Accurately tracking Philly’s gun violence epidemic depends on one guy named Gary
The city’s crime data recording system is “a rustic operation,” per the PPD.
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Philly police punished for offensive Facebook posts are trying to get their jobs back — and so are those who voluntarily resigned
The civilian Police Advisory Commission says it’s been stonewalled trying to investigate.
Mask vending machines launch in Suburban Station, with more PPE dispensers coming soon
You can get hand sanitizer and wipes too, and all cost $3 apiece.
Teens skew Philly’s coronavirus count upwards as city reconsiders going to ‘green’
There's now a citywide mandate to wear a mask.
Safehouse drops South Philly plans, looks to Kensington after judge suspends launch
Judge McHugh hasn't changed his opinion on the injection site's public health benefits.
Kenney, Outlaw admit they were wrong about 676 protest tear-gassing, officers involved to be fired
The deputy in charge that day took a voluntary demotion, and there’s now a moratorium on tear gas use by Philly police.
Everything we know about the feds’ case against the Philly protester charged with torching police cars
Lore-Elizabeth Blumenthal is currently being held without bail.
Activists arrested after ‘defund the police’ rally inside Municipal Services Building, reporter also detained
About two dozen people were arrested as peaceful protests converged on the area.