Kevin BethelAmid record-low violence, Mayor Parker’s policing budget invests in more technology, funds sexual assault centerThe Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center could receive city funding for the first time, as reported rapes are on the rise. Ellie Rushing, Jillian Kramer, and Anna Orso Five Philly police officers sue over DEI, backed by a Trump-aligned legal teamAbraham Gutman This beloved Kensington middle school just celebrated its 100th year. It may not be open much longer.Kristen A. Graham DA Larry Krasner forms coalition of progressive prosecutors committed to charging federal agents who commit crimesEllie Rushing and Anna Orso OpinionTackling gun violence as our shared purposeDavid W. Brown, For The Inquirer AdvertisementOpinionAmericans take their heroes where they can get them, but they should look past Philly’s sheriff | ShackamaxonThis week, Rochelle Bilal gets the national spotlight over her comments about ICE. Plus, SEPTA's many woes, and a lackluster Semiquincentennial so far.Daniel Pearson | Columnist More Philadelphia police live outside the city than ever beforeAbout a third of the Philly police department’s 6,363 full-time staffers live elsewhere, roughly double the number back in 2017. The most popular destination: Lower Bucks County.Ryan W. Briggs and Anna Orso Philadelphia records the fewest homicides in nearly 60 years, plus other insights to 2025’s crimeThe drop in homicides to 222 mirrors a national reduction in violence and follows years of sustained declines after Philadelphia’s homicides peaked during the pandemic.Ellie Rushing and Jillian Kramer Philly’s new U.S. attorney has largely avoided the chaos swirling around other parts of Trump’s Justice DepartmentDavid Metcalf, a career prosecutor, has brought a serious temperament to the role, and generally avoided the type of drama that has enveloped other parts of Trump's DOJ.Chris Palmer Temple pledges to boost police patrol officers by 58% over five years following staffing study A study on police staffing levels suggested Temple is understaffed. President John Fry has pledged to add officers over the next five years and make hiring a priority.Susan Snyder A Philadelphia police officer critically injured in a motorcycle crash six years ago has diedAndy Chan, a Philadelphia Highway Patrol officer, was riding his motorcycle to work in January 2019 when a car struck him. He suffered a devastating brain injury.Ellie Rushing Philly police threatened to shut down a longtime Kensington soup kitchen. Now, they say it was ‘a misstep.’A Philly police captain sent a letter to St. Francis Inn, saying that nuisance behavior had occurred outside and similar behavior could result in its closure.Ellie Rushing and Anna Orso Philly police have a new public safety plan in the works — this time with community inputCommissioner Kevin Bethel said that, for the first time, the police department's public safety plans will be crafted with specific input from community members. Ellie Rushing Philly’s school safety officers have a tentative contractThe School Police Association of Philadelphia's 350 officers had asked for better pay, more training and bulletproof vests for all officers. Starting school safety officers now make $34,526.Kristen A. Graham Philadelphia denied overtime pay to 230 ranking police officers, lawsuit saysThe two chief inspectors say they represent about 230 of their current and former peers who were similarly denied overtime pay when responding to emergencies. Abraham Gutman Camden men ran a car theft ring linked to the killing of a Philadelphia police officer, N.J. officials sayOfficials charged 13 men with racketeering for running a Camden-based car theft ring that they say is connected to the killing of Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez. Ellie Rushing Philly school police officers say they need better pay and training — and new uniforms — to keep kids safe“We are nowhere close to an agreement,” said Bernadette Ambrose-Smith, president of the School Police Association of Philadelphia. The union's contract expires Aug. 31.Kristen A. Graham Halfway through 2025, Philly has the fewest homicides in recent memoryThe decrease comes despite several high-profile shootings this summer that left children and teens maimed by bullets. Still, it's progress.Ellie Rushing and Dylan Purcell Three dead, nine injured in Grays Ferry shooting, police sayThree young men were killed and nine people were injured in an early morning shooting in Grays Ferry, police said. Ellie Rushing and Rodrigo Torrejón The Philly school safety officer shot was hit by stray bulletsThe veteran school safety officer, who's also a retired Philadelphia Police officer, remains in critical but stable condition on a ventilator.Kristen A. Graham and Ellie Rushing See more storiesAdvertisement
Amid record-low violence, Mayor Parker’s policing budget invests in more technology, funds sexual assault centerThe Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center could receive city funding for the first time, as reported rapes are on the rise. Ellie Rushing, Jillian Kramer, and Anna Orso
Amid record-low violence, Mayor Parker’s policing budget invests in more technology, funds sexual assault centerThe Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center could receive city funding for the first time, as reported rapes are on the rise. Ellie Rushing, Jillian Kramer, and Anna Orso
This beloved Kensington middle school just celebrated its 100th year. It may not be open much longer.Kristen A. Graham
This beloved Kensington middle school just celebrated its 100th year. It may not be open much longer.Kristen A. Graham
DA Larry Krasner forms coalition of progressive prosecutors committed to charging federal agents who commit crimesEllie Rushing and Anna Orso
DA Larry Krasner forms coalition of progressive prosecutors committed to charging federal agents who commit crimesEllie Rushing and Anna Orso
OpinionAmericans take their heroes where they can get them, but they should look past Philly’s sheriff | ShackamaxonThis week, Rochelle Bilal gets the national spotlight over her comments about ICE. Plus, SEPTA's many woes, and a lackluster Semiquincentennial so far.Daniel Pearson | Columnist
OpinionAmericans take their heroes where they can get them, but they should look past Philly’s sheriff | ShackamaxonThis week, Rochelle Bilal gets the national spotlight over her comments about ICE. Plus, SEPTA's many woes, and a lackluster Semiquincentennial so far.Daniel Pearson | Columnist
More Philadelphia police live outside the city than ever beforeAbout a third of the Philly police department’s 6,363 full-time staffers live elsewhere, roughly double the number back in 2017. The most popular destination: Lower Bucks County.Ryan W. Briggs and Anna Orso
More Philadelphia police live outside the city than ever beforeAbout a third of the Philly police department’s 6,363 full-time staffers live elsewhere, roughly double the number back in 2017. The most popular destination: Lower Bucks County.Ryan W. Briggs and Anna Orso
Philadelphia records the fewest homicides in nearly 60 years, plus other insights to 2025’s crimeThe drop in homicides to 222 mirrors a national reduction in violence and follows years of sustained declines after Philadelphia’s homicides peaked during the pandemic.Ellie Rushing and Jillian Kramer
Philadelphia records the fewest homicides in nearly 60 years, plus other insights to 2025’s crimeThe drop in homicides to 222 mirrors a national reduction in violence and follows years of sustained declines after Philadelphia’s homicides peaked during the pandemic.Ellie Rushing and Jillian Kramer
Philly’s new U.S. attorney has largely avoided the chaos swirling around other parts of Trump’s Justice DepartmentDavid Metcalf, a career prosecutor, has brought a serious temperament to the role, and generally avoided the type of drama that has enveloped other parts of Trump's DOJ.Chris Palmer
Philly’s new U.S. attorney has largely avoided the chaos swirling around other parts of Trump’s Justice DepartmentDavid Metcalf, a career prosecutor, has brought a serious temperament to the role, and generally avoided the type of drama that has enveloped other parts of Trump's DOJ.Chris Palmer
Temple pledges to boost police patrol officers by 58% over five years following staffing study A study on police staffing levels suggested Temple is understaffed. President John Fry has pledged to add officers over the next five years and make hiring a priority.Susan Snyder
Temple pledges to boost police patrol officers by 58% over five years following staffing study A study on police staffing levels suggested Temple is understaffed. President John Fry has pledged to add officers over the next five years and make hiring a priority.Susan Snyder
A Philadelphia police officer critically injured in a motorcycle crash six years ago has diedAndy Chan, a Philadelphia Highway Patrol officer, was riding his motorcycle to work in January 2019 when a car struck him. He suffered a devastating brain injury.Ellie Rushing
A Philadelphia police officer critically injured in a motorcycle crash six years ago has diedAndy Chan, a Philadelphia Highway Patrol officer, was riding his motorcycle to work in January 2019 when a car struck him. He suffered a devastating brain injury.Ellie Rushing
Philly police threatened to shut down a longtime Kensington soup kitchen. Now, they say it was ‘a misstep.’A Philly police captain sent a letter to St. Francis Inn, saying that nuisance behavior had occurred outside and similar behavior could result in its closure.Ellie Rushing and Anna Orso
Philly police threatened to shut down a longtime Kensington soup kitchen. Now, they say it was ‘a misstep.’A Philly police captain sent a letter to St. Francis Inn, saying that nuisance behavior had occurred outside and similar behavior could result in its closure.Ellie Rushing and Anna Orso
Philly police have a new public safety plan in the works — this time with community inputCommissioner Kevin Bethel said that, for the first time, the police department's public safety plans will be crafted with specific input from community members. Ellie Rushing
Philly police have a new public safety plan in the works — this time with community inputCommissioner Kevin Bethel said that, for the first time, the police department's public safety plans will be crafted with specific input from community members. Ellie Rushing
Philly’s school safety officers have a tentative contractThe School Police Association of Philadelphia's 350 officers had asked for better pay, more training and bulletproof vests for all officers. Starting school safety officers now make $34,526.Kristen A. Graham
Philly’s school safety officers have a tentative contractThe School Police Association of Philadelphia's 350 officers had asked for better pay, more training and bulletproof vests for all officers. Starting school safety officers now make $34,526.Kristen A. Graham
Philadelphia denied overtime pay to 230 ranking police officers, lawsuit saysThe two chief inspectors say they represent about 230 of their current and former peers who were similarly denied overtime pay when responding to emergencies. Abraham Gutman
Philadelphia denied overtime pay to 230 ranking police officers, lawsuit saysThe two chief inspectors say they represent about 230 of their current and former peers who were similarly denied overtime pay when responding to emergencies. Abraham Gutman
Camden men ran a car theft ring linked to the killing of a Philadelphia police officer, N.J. officials sayOfficials charged 13 men with racketeering for running a Camden-based car theft ring that they say is connected to the killing of Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez. Ellie Rushing
Camden men ran a car theft ring linked to the killing of a Philadelphia police officer, N.J. officials sayOfficials charged 13 men with racketeering for running a Camden-based car theft ring that they say is connected to the killing of Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez. Ellie Rushing
Philly school police officers say they need better pay and training — and new uniforms — to keep kids safe“We are nowhere close to an agreement,” said Bernadette Ambrose-Smith, president of the School Police Association of Philadelphia. The union's contract expires Aug. 31.Kristen A. Graham
Philly school police officers say they need better pay and training — and new uniforms — to keep kids safe“We are nowhere close to an agreement,” said Bernadette Ambrose-Smith, president of the School Police Association of Philadelphia. The union's contract expires Aug. 31.Kristen A. Graham
Halfway through 2025, Philly has the fewest homicides in recent memoryThe decrease comes despite several high-profile shootings this summer that left children and teens maimed by bullets. Still, it's progress.Ellie Rushing and Dylan Purcell
Halfway through 2025, Philly has the fewest homicides in recent memoryThe decrease comes despite several high-profile shootings this summer that left children and teens maimed by bullets. Still, it's progress.Ellie Rushing and Dylan Purcell
Three dead, nine injured in Grays Ferry shooting, police sayThree young men were killed and nine people were injured in an early morning shooting in Grays Ferry, police said. Ellie Rushing and Rodrigo Torrejón
Three dead, nine injured in Grays Ferry shooting, police sayThree young men were killed and nine people were injured in an early morning shooting in Grays Ferry, police said. Ellie Rushing and Rodrigo Torrejón
The Philly school safety officer shot was hit by stray bulletsThe veteran school safety officer, who's also a retired Philadelphia Police officer, remains in critical but stable condition on a ventilator.Kristen A. Graham and Ellie Rushing
The Philly school safety officer shot was hit by stray bulletsThe veteran school safety officer, who's also a retired Philadelphia Police officer, remains in critical but stable condition on a ventilator.Kristen A. Graham and Ellie Rushing
