Police reported no overnight shootings or murders — a rarity — on the heels of two Eagles wins this season. Researchers say there’s a link between sports and public safety on gamedays.
Two recent entrants into the mayor’s race — former City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and the entrepreneur Jeff Brown — describe how they would work to stem violence in the city.
State Rep. Amen Brown, retired Judge James M. DeLeon and former City Councilmember Helen Gym describe how they would address violence in the city if elected.
Every single one of the 76ers’ fellow NBA Eastern Conference teams has their own arena downtown. The proposal can absolutely work in Philadelphia — if we let it.
The project doesn’t necessarily mean the end of one of the city’s most distinctive neighborhoods. The Sixers are particularly well-positioned to help Chinatown ease public safety and housing concerns.
Violence and hints of violence over parking spots are far from unprecedented in South Philly. A dispute between Sarcone’s Bakery and a neighbor is the latest example.
Plus, Donald Trump's growing detachment from reality is evident in his rallies, which are filled with incoherent ramblings laced with insults and threats.
Amid death threats and intimidation, I helped count votes at the Convention Center in 2020. Because of Trump and his enablers, the city's election workers will likely once again face very real danger.