Topic: Crime

The PA Plan to Curb Porch Pirates
A new bill in the state legislature proposes tougher penalties for package theft — something any Philly resident with a stoop knows about all too well
By Paul Davis
Listen: Ali Velshi on Erasing the Tulsa Race Massacre
MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member says more than a century later, our country is still suppressing the truth about the White riot that destroyed the thriving Black community of Greenwood
By Ali Velshi
A New Way To Police Philly?
Like cities around the world, Philly’s Police Assisted Diversion pilot has referred thousands of low-level offenders to social services instead of jail. The program is spreading to every district in the city this summer
By Christina Griffith
Guest Commentary: Cleaner Streets are Key to Philly’s Success
Local business leaders on what the City must do to bring more visitors — and their economic impact — to Philadelphia
By Zach Wilcha and Greg DeShields
Is Social Media Behind Philly’s Rise in Violent Crime?
Instagram feuds, Twitter taunts and online videos are taking the blame for several shootings over the last couple of years. The answer is old-fashioned communication
By Will Marani
Guest Commentary: The Next Mayor’s Crime Prevention Plan
Cities around the country are using cameras and data analysis to solve and prevent crimes. Is there a candidate, a local resident wonders, who will do the same in Philly?
By Daniel Chertok
Guest Commentary: How To End Our Culture of Gun Violence
A North Philly native who was shot, spent time in prison and worked in schools has seen a lot of violence. Here, he lays out his prescription for stopping it
By LuQman Abdullah
Citizens of the Week: Mazzie Casher and Steven Pickens
The former high school friends launched Philly Truce, an app, event series and neighborhood watch to interrupt gun violence — because everyone has to work for peace in the city
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy