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Tag: Public Safety

Posted inElection 2023

A trauma surgeon, community leader, and gun violence prevention reporter ask Philly mayoral candidates tough questions

Avatar photo by Danya Henninger February 28, 2023March 2, 2023

As Philadelphians prepare to elect their first new mayor in eight years, public safety and gun violence are at the top of voters’ minds.  Nearly three-quarters of residents say it’s […]

Posted inElection 2023

What should Philly mayoral candidates answer about public safety? Voters in Chinatown weigh in

Avatar photo by Jordan Levy February 17, 2023February 17, 2023
Posted inNews

Will the city’s new curfew reduce violence? Philly teens think it’s unlikely

Avatar photo by Jordan Levy November 30, 2022January 17, 2023
Posted inKrasner's DAO, Power

‘Political brinkmanship’ or ‘misbehavior in office’? House committee votes to impeach Krasner, sending articles to the floor

Avatar photo by Jordan Levy November 15, 2022January 17, 2023
Posted inKrasner's DAO, Power

The Krasner impeachment process has officially begun

Avatar photo by Jordan Levy October 26, 2022January 17, 2023
Posted inRed October 2022, Sports Culture

It’s official ‘protocol’: Philadelphia greases the poles as Phillies look to advance past NLCS

Avatar photo by Danya Henninger October 23, 2022January 17, 2023
Posted inGun Violence Prevention, Neighborhoods

How Roxborough parents are processing the high school scrimmage shooting

Avatar photo by Lizzy McLellan Ravitch October 2, 2022January 17, 2023
Posted inGun Violence Prevention, News

Mentorship, entrepreneurship, better enforcement: Community leaders highlight urgency to ‘reimagine Philadelphia’ in the face of gun violence

Avatar photo by Lizzy McLellan Ravitch September 29, 2022January 17, 2023
Posted inNews

How Philly handles emergencies at major events, and how attendees can get live updates

Avatar photo by Jordan Levy August 31, 2022January 17, 2023
Posted inNeighborhoods

Safety remains an issue on South Street, but some community members are wary of asking police for help

Avatar photo by Beatrice Forman August 24, 2022January 17, 2023

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