Does Anyone Care that the Cops Lied?

Police killed a young man in his car within five seconds of a traffic stop — and then tried to cover it up

K & A Makes a Presidential Race Appearance

This week, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy penned a New York Post op-ed on the dystopia in Kensington. It was full of laughable political pablum. But he was also kinda right

By Larry Platt

Seriously? Now Drag Racing is a … Hobby?

Hey, Inquirer: Philly’s latest tragic example of antisocial disorder ought to be called out for what it is

By Larry Platt

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

The Primary Election Outcome No One Paid Attention To

Lost in the hubbub over candidates, a single, confusing ballot question may have led voters to vote against their own beliefs and interests

By Jemille Q. Duncan

Does It Matter That Cherelle Parker Once Went To Jail?

You decide. After a DUI conviction over a decade ago, the mayoral candidate spent three days behind bars. Here, testimony excerpts

By Larry Platt

“Our Children’s Killers Are Still Out There”

The police, DA and Sheriff’s Office have kicked off a new partnership to track down known homicide suspects. Will it help assuage the frustration of victims’ families?

By Mensah M. Dean

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