Philly police get raises in new city contract — with a few disciplinary reforms
The FOP Lodge 5 and Kenney administration touted the agreement as a fair deal for both sides.
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Slow drip of voters on primary morning in Philly, as poll workers ‘hope and pray’ for more turnout
“As far as the judges are concerned,” said one election worker, “I don't think people give that the weight that it really does carry.”
Guns, bail, and public safety: Philly DA Larry Krasner is fighting for his political life
The reformist prosecutor seeks re-election as shootings surge — with no easy answers in sight.
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Trump slams Philly DA Krasner as ‘worst district attorney’
It's not the first time the feds have come out against the city prosecutor.
Philadelphia will fire some Facebook cops. Here’s why they’ll get their jobs back.
Mayors and police commissioners have been trying to reform the arbitration process for more than half a century.
Why Ryan Pownall’s murder trial will be Philly’s most-watched in decades
The case is a test of DA Larry Krasner's vow to hold police accountable.
May 2018 Philadelphia ballot questions: What they are and who will care
What you'll be faced with at the polls and who stands to benefit.
Why the Black Lives Matter protest outside a Philly police officer’s home was not ‘illegal occupation’
Pa. Rep. Martina White’s claim differs from the city’s permit requirements.