Kevin BethelPhilly City Council grilled Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel over officers’ Pride response as LGBTQ+ advocates demanded accountabilityBethel acknowledged that June 7 was “not a perfect day” and vowed that the police department would implement more robust planning procedures ahead of next year’s festivities.Anna Orso DA Larry Krasner to appeal overturned murder conviction in 2012 killing of Philly cop Moses Walker Jr. Jesse Bunch Inside the Philly Police Department’s plan to act like a ‘modern business’: Quality-of-life officers, AI, and video callsEllie Rushing House Judiciary Committee issues subpoena to Philly DA Larry Krasner, demands immigration recordsJeff Gammage The first week of July is typically Philly’s most violent. This year, the holiday weekend was markedly calmer.Ellie Rushing, Jillian Kramer, and John Duchneskie AdvertisementPhilly’s queen of Gay Bingo hangs up her heels after 30 years and $5 million raised for AIDS researchThe man behind the makeup, Michael Byrne, bid adieu to Carlota Ttendant and his longtime gig hosting Gay Bingo: “Drag is a young girl’s game.” Maggie Prosser Officer wounded in fatal West Philly shooting released from hospital, as questions about the incident remainPolice did not release the names of the three officers injured or identify those who fired their weapons in the Saturday night shooting that left Eric Franks dead. Jillian Kramer, Jesse Bunch, and Ellie Rushing Three Philadelphia police officers were wounded in a shooting late Saturday. The gunman was a retired firefighter.Law enforcement sources identified the gunman as Eric Franks, 57, a retired firefighter, who was killed by officers in response.Ellie Rushing, Brett Sholtis, Maggie Prosser, and Barbara Laker ‘This is not about Pride’: Police Commissioner Bethel addresses criticism of police response to Gayborhood Bethel said he welcomes responding to questions during planned City Council hearings on the June 6 incident. Jesse Bunch Two Philadelphia police officers stopped hundreds of Black men on the street. Lawyers say the stops were illegal and racially biased.A review by lawyers with the Defender Association of Philadelphia has led prosecutors to drop cases against 24 men the two officers arrested.Jillian Kramer Mayor Parker responds to the police use of force during Philly's Pride celebrationAfter 15 people were arrested Sunday during Pride celebrations, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said she is investigating and meeting with community leaders.Henry Savage and Jesse Bunch DA Larry Krasner blasts House committee over Philly immigration inquiriesThe Republican-led House Judiciary committee set a Monday deadline for reply to letters that criticized Philadelphia law-enforcement’s operations on immigration issues.Jeff Gammage The plan to keep Philly’s World Cup matches safe has been years in the making, officials sayPhilly will host six matches in 18 days, and law enforcement officials said they have been preparing a security plan since 2022.Chris Palmer House Judiciary committee criticizes Philly law enforcement over sanctuary policies, demands immigration records and correspondenceThe committee sent letters to District Attorney Larry Krasner, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and Sheriff Rochelle Bilal.Jeff Gammage and Sam Janesch A man was arrested after a Philadelphia police officer was shot during a routine traffic stop, police sayThe officer, who was struck in the leg, is expected to make a full recovery, said Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel.Jillian Kramer Philadelphia police expand drone use, but with little oversight from aboveThe Philadelphia Police Department has been operating a drone program for two years without the kind of transparency and oversight common in other major cities.David Gambacorta, Dylan Purcell, and Ellie Rushing 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 Five Philly police officers sue over DEI, backed by a Trump-aligned legal teamThe police officers say they were passed over for promotions in favor of candidates with lower civil service exam scores because of a 2021 policy change to promote diversity. Abraham Gutman This beloved Kensington middle school just celebrated its 100th year. It may not be open much longer.Russell H. Conwell Middle School is one of 20 schools that the Philadelphia School District has proposed closing. Its students, staff, and alumni are fighting to save it.Kristen A. Graham DA Larry Krasner forms coalition of progressive prosecutors committed to charging federal agents who commit crimesKrasner was joined by eight other prosecutors from U.S. cities — including Minneapolis DA Mary Moriarty — to announce the initiative.Ellie Rushing and Anna Orso See more storiesAdvertisement
Philly City Council grilled Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel over officers’ Pride response as LGBTQ+ advocates demanded accountabilityBethel acknowledged that June 7 was “not a perfect day” and vowed that the police department would implement more robust planning procedures ahead of next year’s festivities.Anna Orso
Philly City Council grilled Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel over officers’ Pride response as LGBTQ+ advocates demanded accountabilityBethel acknowledged that June 7 was “not a perfect day” and vowed that the police department would implement more robust planning procedures ahead of next year’s festivities.Anna Orso
DA Larry Krasner to appeal overturned murder conviction in 2012 killing of Philly cop Moses Walker Jr. Jesse Bunch
DA Larry Krasner to appeal overturned murder conviction in 2012 killing of Philly cop Moses Walker Jr. Jesse Bunch
Inside the Philly Police Department’s plan to act like a ‘modern business’: Quality-of-life officers, AI, and video callsEllie Rushing
Inside the Philly Police Department’s plan to act like a ‘modern business’: Quality-of-life officers, AI, and video callsEllie Rushing
House Judiciary Committee issues subpoena to Philly DA Larry Krasner, demands immigration recordsJeff Gammage
House Judiciary Committee issues subpoena to Philly DA Larry Krasner, demands immigration recordsJeff Gammage
The first week of July is typically Philly’s most violent. This year, the holiday weekend was markedly calmer.Ellie Rushing, Jillian Kramer, and John Duchneskie
The first week of July is typically Philly’s most violent. This year, the holiday weekend was markedly calmer.Ellie Rushing, Jillian Kramer, and John Duchneskie
Philly’s queen of Gay Bingo hangs up her heels after 30 years and $5 million raised for AIDS researchThe man behind the makeup, Michael Byrne, bid adieu to Carlota Ttendant and his longtime gig hosting Gay Bingo: “Drag is a young girl’s game.” Maggie Prosser
Philly’s queen of Gay Bingo hangs up her heels after 30 years and $5 million raised for AIDS researchThe man behind the makeup, Michael Byrne, bid adieu to Carlota Ttendant and his longtime gig hosting Gay Bingo: “Drag is a young girl’s game.” Maggie Prosser
Officer wounded in fatal West Philly shooting released from hospital, as questions about the incident remainPolice did not release the names of the three officers injured or identify those who fired their weapons in the Saturday night shooting that left Eric Franks dead. Jillian Kramer, Jesse Bunch, and Ellie Rushing
Officer wounded in fatal West Philly shooting released from hospital, as questions about the incident remainPolice did not release the names of the three officers injured or identify those who fired their weapons in the Saturday night shooting that left Eric Franks dead. Jillian Kramer, Jesse Bunch, and Ellie Rushing
Three Philadelphia police officers were wounded in a shooting late Saturday. The gunman was a retired firefighter.Law enforcement sources identified the gunman as Eric Franks, 57, a retired firefighter, who was killed by officers in response.Ellie Rushing, Brett Sholtis, Maggie Prosser, and Barbara Laker
Three Philadelphia police officers were wounded in a shooting late Saturday. The gunman was a retired firefighter.Law enforcement sources identified the gunman as Eric Franks, 57, a retired firefighter, who was killed by officers in response.Ellie Rushing, Brett Sholtis, Maggie Prosser, and Barbara Laker
‘This is not about Pride’: Police Commissioner Bethel addresses criticism of police response to Gayborhood Bethel said he welcomes responding to questions during planned City Council hearings on the June 6 incident. Jesse Bunch
‘This is not about Pride’: Police Commissioner Bethel addresses criticism of police response to Gayborhood Bethel said he welcomes responding to questions during planned City Council hearings on the June 6 incident. Jesse Bunch
Two Philadelphia police officers stopped hundreds of Black men on the street. Lawyers say the stops were illegal and racially biased.A review by lawyers with the Defender Association of Philadelphia has led prosecutors to drop cases against 24 men the two officers arrested.Jillian Kramer
Two Philadelphia police officers stopped hundreds of Black men on the street. Lawyers say the stops were illegal and racially biased.A review by lawyers with the Defender Association of Philadelphia has led prosecutors to drop cases against 24 men the two officers arrested.Jillian Kramer
Mayor Parker responds to the police use of force during Philly's Pride celebrationAfter 15 people were arrested Sunday during Pride celebrations, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said she is investigating and meeting with community leaders.Henry Savage and Jesse Bunch
Mayor Parker responds to the police use of force during Philly's Pride celebrationAfter 15 people were arrested Sunday during Pride celebrations, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said she is investigating and meeting with community leaders.Henry Savage and Jesse Bunch
DA Larry Krasner blasts House committee over Philly immigration inquiriesThe Republican-led House Judiciary committee set a Monday deadline for reply to letters that criticized Philadelphia law-enforcement’s operations on immigration issues.Jeff Gammage
DA Larry Krasner blasts House committee over Philly immigration inquiriesThe Republican-led House Judiciary committee set a Monday deadline for reply to letters that criticized Philadelphia law-enforcement’s operations on immigration issues.Jeff Gammage
The plan to keep Philly’s World Cup matches safe has been years in the making, officials sayPhilly will host six matches in 18 days, and law enforcement officials said they have been preparing a security plan since 2022.Chris Palmer
The plan to keep Philly’s World Cup matches safe has been years in the making, officials sayPhilly will host six matches in 18 days, and law enforcement officials said they have been preparing a security plan since 2022.Chris Palmer
House Judiciary committee criticizes Philly law enforcement over sanctuary policies, demands immigration records and correspondenceThe committee sent letters to District Attorney Larry Krasner, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and Sheriff Rochelle Bilal.Jeff Gammage and Sam Janesch
House Judiciary committee criticizes Philly law enforcement over sanctuary policies, demands immigration records and correspondenceThe committee sent letters to District Attorney Larry Krasner, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and Sheriff Rochelle Bilal.Jeff Gammage and Sam Janesch
A man was arrested after a Philadelphia police officer was shot during a routine traffic stop, police sayThe officer, who was struck in the leg, is expected to make a full recovery, said Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel.Jillian Kramer
A man was arrested after a Philadelphia police officer was shot during a routine traffic stop, police sayThe officer, who was struck in the leg, is expected to make a full recovery, said Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel.Jillian Kramer
Philadelphia police expand drone use, but with little oversight from aboveThe Philadelphia Police Department has been operating a drone program for two years without the kind of transparency and oversight common in other major cities.David Gambacorta, Dylan Purcell, and Ellie Rushing
Philadelphia police expand drone use, but with little oversight from aboveThe Philadelphia Police Department has been operating a drone program for two years without the kind of transparency and oversight common in other major cities.David Gambacorta, Dylan Purcell, and Ellie Rushing
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
Five Philly police officers sue over DEI, backed by a Trump-aligned legal teamThe police officers say they were passed over for promotions in favor of candidates with lower civil service exam scores because of a 2021 policy change to promote diversity. Abraham Gutman
Five Philly police officers sue over DEI, backed by a Trump-aligned legal teamThe police officers say they were passed over for promotions in favor of candidates with lower civil service exam scores because of a 2021 policy change to promote diversity. Abraham Gutman
This beloved Kensington middle school just celebrated its 100th year. It may not be open much longer.Russell H. Conwell Middle School is one of 20 schools that the Philadelphia School District has proposed closing. Its students, staff, and alumni are fighting to save it.Kristen A. Graham
This beloved Kensington middle school just celebrated its 100th year. It may not be open much longer.Russell H. Conwell Middle School is one of 20 schools that the Philadelphia School District has proposed closing. Its students, staff, and alumni are fighting to save it.Kristen A. Graham
DA Larry Krasner forms coalition of progressive prosecutors committed to charging federal agents who commit crimesKrasner was joined by eight other prosecutors from U.S. cities — including Minneapolis DA Mary Moriarty — to announce the initiative.Ellie Rushing and Anna Orso
DA Larry Krasner forms coalition of progressive prosecutors committed to charging federal agents who commit crimesKrasner was joined by eight other prosecutors from U.S. cities — including Minneapolis DA Mary Moriarty — to announce the initiative.Ellie Rushing and Anna Orso
