‘I lost everything’: Well-known community activist asks for help after North Philly house fire
Recognized for decades of anti-violence and criminal justice work, Wayne Jacobs is now scrambling for a home.
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Mumia Abu-Jamal 101: How he ended up in prison, and why MOVE wants him freed
The former journalist was convicted of killing a police officer in 1981, in a trial many say was suffused with racial bias.
Opinion: The MOVE bombing was deliberate, not an act of last resort
An activist makes the case for continued vigilance in speaking the truths of that fateful day.
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The unorthodox campaign website of Philly’s Republican DA candidate
Chuck Peruto made the national news for a section of his bio titled “the girl in my bathtub.”
Huge success for Mother’s Day bailout, as annual Philly effort blows past fundraising goal
The Community Bail Fund is freeing more moms this year than ever before.
Philly launches a real-time tracker for crimes against LGBTQ people
The system isn’t perfect, but it’s more than most cities have.
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.
Eastern State Penitentiary is opening a ‘fair chance’ beer garden with Triple Bottom Brewing
The former prison is partnering with the social justice-focused brewery on a new amenity for its spring edition night tours.
Eastern State’s night tours are so popular, the museum might replace Terror Behind the Walls for good
It’s more about mission than money for the former Philadelphia prison.
Remembering Sarah Pitts, the late Philly activist who helped veterans, voters and people in recovery
The 35-year-old lawyer was killed biking home on Labor Day.
Philly jails face new federal lawsuit: Fix dangerous coronavirus conditions or release at-risk people
Ten plaintiffs are seeking a class-action case on behalf of roughly 4,000 incarcerated at county facilities
‘Scared for their lives’: Inside the coronavirus outbreak in Philadelphia’s jails
9 out of 10 people being held have not yet been convicted of a crime.
‘This is nothing’ vs ‘hardest hit’: Formerly incarcerated people face new lockdown under coronavirus
Quarantine is nothing like prison, but finding help and work is tougher than ever.
PPD Commissioner Outlaw joins an unusual situation: Philly’s criminal justice arena is full of Black women leaders
The women say their common identity is helping cut through red tape and make way for real change.
Meet 6 Black women leaders in Philly’s criminal justice system
From sheriff to public defender to prison commissioner, these women are in charge.
The unusual redemption story of the man who gives voice to Philly’s waterfront
How a formerly incarcerated tough guy used writing to find his way.
An ex-Philly cop is suing Meek Mill, Jay-Z and Amazon for a few seconds on screen
Former Officer Saqueta Williams appeared in “Free Meek” because she’s on the DA’s “Do Not Call” list.
A Philly group posted bail for 130 people. Here’s what happened next.
The Philadelphia Bail Fund found 90% of folks they helped still showed up for court.
While NYC cracks down on fare evasion, Philly’s decrim is working well
Since SEPTA implemented its new system, just 13 people got the harshest penalty — and still avoided jail.
You can now track the Philly criminal justice system in real time
DA Krasner’s new online dashboard updates daily, from arrests to sentences.