Larry KrasnerThree years after a 16-year-old was gunned down waiting for a trolley, police said they’ve identified his killersJaseem Thomas, 16, was shot and killed in Southwest Philadelphia in April 2023. Investigators now say Ibyn Freeman and Atum El were responsible.Ellie Rushing A former Philadelphia correctional officer has been charged with assaulting an incarcerated man, DA saysJillian Kramer They served nearly three decades in prison for murder. Today, a Philadelphia judge overturned their convictions.Jillian Kramer A longtime Philly judge dying of cancer reflects on her career, the courts under DA Larry Krasner’s tenureEllie Rushing Philly DA Larry Krasner calls on city committee chair Bob Brady to resign: ‘There needs to be some new leadership’Anna Orso AdvertisementChris Rabb’s path to victory in the U.S. House race ran through Northwest Philly and the progressive leftRabb's geographic strengths, coupled with an internet-savvy campaign and a strong field operation, meant he surged at the end of the race.Anna Orso and Sam Janesch Chris Rabb’s election marked a big night for Philly progressives — and a rebuke of the Democratic establishmentRabb's win comes amid a national wave of momentum among left-wing candidates who lean into economic populism. The Working Families Party declared: "The machine is dead."Anna Orso and Sam Janesch What Philly politicos had to say about Mayor Parker, the race for Congress, and who should run for presidentWho will win a seat in Congress? Who will run against Mayor Parker next year? And who should Democrats nominate for president? Anna Orso and Sam Janesch Philly DA Larry Krasner got kicked out of election day lunch after clashing with union leader Ryan BoyerThe argument stemmed from last year’s DA’s race, when Boyer, a political centrist who leads the powerful Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, endorsed Krasner’s challenger. Anna Orso Philly man whose murder conviction was overturned faces new murder charge: ‘We’ll fight this at trial,’ attorney saysA judge said Tuesday that there was enough evidence against Arkel Garcia — whose 2015 murder conviction was overturned five years ago — for the new murder case to proceed. Jillian Kramer DA Larry Krasner blasts House committee over Philly immigration inquiriesThe Republican-led House Judiciary committee set a Monday deadline for reply to letters that criticized Philadelphia law-enforcement’s operations on immigration issues.Jeff Gammage Krasner rips Trump and House Judiciary Committee over ‘war against immigrants,’ welcomes GOP leaders to ‘Pull up!’Krasner offered sharp rebukes to committee Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio and Tom McClintock, chair of the subcommittee on immigration.Jeff Gammage A man who went viral for walking around Kensington with an assault rifle-style weapon was arrested on illegal gun chargesKobe Artis, 24, is known on social media for brandishing his unique AR-style pistol around Kensington. He was arrested this week on illegal gun charges.Henry Savage and Jesse Bunch Peter Berson, retired assistant district attorney and political podcaster, has died at 69He handled hundreds of fraud and economic crime cases, and directed more than a dozen election year task forces that monitored voter fraud and intimidation complaints.Gary Miles House Judiciary committee criticizes Philly law enforcement over sanctuary policies, demands immigration records and correspondenceThe committee sent letters to District Attorney Larry Krasner, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and Sheriff Rochelle Bilal.Jeff Gammage and Sam Janesch DA’s office warns its gang violence investigation unit could shutter if City Council doesn’t provide recurring fundsWith additional city funds, law enforcement is at risk of losing essential digital investigative tools as soon as this year, the district attorney's office says.Ellie Rushing A judge intervened in a personnel dispute in the DA’s office, raising ethical concernsThe episode has left one of the most important units in the office without stable leadership and contributed to what sources described as a workplace marked by distrust and fading morale.Ellie Rushing and Jillian Kramer Teen mother charged with manslaughter in baby’s slaying in Northern LibertiesDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner said additional information is being sought in an ongoing investigation into the crime. Jesse Bunch and Jillian Kramer DA Larry Krasner calls lawmakers ‘lawbreakers’ for delaying vote on felony murder billsThe bills would give incarcerated people the chance at release after 25 years. Jillian Kramer ‘He didn’t deserve this,’ says mother of man killed in Cobbs Creek quintuple shootingA masked gunman in a white vehicle opened fire into a crowd gathered on the 300 block of South 60th Street near Delancey Street around 8:40 p.m., police said. Jesse Bunch, Jillian Kramer, and Ellie Rushing See more storiesAdvertisement
Three years after a 16-year-old was gunned down waiting for a trolley, police said they’ve identified his killersJaseem Thomas, 16, was shot and killed in Southwest Philadelphia in April 2023. Investigators now say Ibyn Freeman and Atum El were responsible.Ellie Rushing
Three years after a 16-year-old was gunned down waiting for a trolley, police said they’ve identified his killersJaseem Thomas, 16, was shot and killed in Southwest Philadelphia in April 2023. Investigators now say Ibyn Freeman and Atum El were responsible.Ellie Rushing
A former Philadelphia correctional officer has been charged with assaulting an incarcerated man, DA saysJillian Kramer
A former Philadelphia correctional officer has been charged with assaulting an incarcerated man, DA saysJillian Kramer
They served nearly three decades in prison for murder. Today, a Philadelphia judge overturned their convictions.Jillian Kramer
They served nearly three decades in prison for murder. Today, a Philadelphia judge overturned their convictions.Jillian Kramer
A longtime Philly judge dying of cancer reflects on her career, the courts under DA Larry Krasner’s tenureEllie Rushing
A longtime Philly judge dying of cancer reflects on her career, the courts under DA Larry Krasner’s tenureEllie Rushing
Philly DA Larry Krasner calls on city committee chair Bob Brady to resign: ‘There needs to be some new leadership’Anna Orso
Philly DA Larry Krasner calls on city committee chair Bob Brady to resign: ‘There needs to be some new leadership’Anna Orso
Chris Rabb’s path to victory in the U.S. House race ran through Northwest Philly and the progressive leftRabb's geographic strengths, coupled with an internet-savvy campaign and a strong field operation, meant he surged at the end of the race.Anna Orso and Sam Janesch
Chris Rabb’s path to victory in the U.S. House race ran through Northwest Philly and the progressive leftRabb's geographic strengths, coupled with an internet-savvy campaign and a strong field operation, meant he surged at the end of the race.Anna Orso and Sam Janesch
Chris Rabb’s election marked a big night for Philly progressives — and a rebuke of the Democratic establishmentRabb's win comes amid a national wave of momentum among left-wing candidates who lean into economic populism. The Working Families Party declared: "The machine is dead."Anna Orso and Sam Janesch
Chris Rabb’s election marked a big night for Philly progressives — and a rebuke of the Democratic establishmentRabb's win comes amid a national wave of momentum among left-wing candidates who lean into economic populism. The Working Families Party declared: "The machine is dead."Anna Orso and Sam Janesch
What Philly politicos had to say about Mayor Parker, the race for Congress, and who should run for presidentWho will win a seat in Congress? Who will run against Mayor Parker next year? And who should Democrats nominate for president? Anna Orso and Sam Janesch
What Philly politicos had to say about Mayor Parker, the race for Congress, and who should run for presidentWho will win a seat in Congress? Who will run against Mayor Parker next year? And who should Democrats nominate for president? Anna Orso and Sam Janesch
Philly DA Larry Krasner got kicked out of election day lunch after clashing with union leader Ryan BoyerThe argument stemmed from last year’s DA’s race, when Boyer, a political centrist who leads the powerful Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, endorsed Krasner’s challenger. Anna Orso
Philly DA Larry Krasner got kicked out of election day lunch after clashing with union leader Ryan BoyerThe argument stemmed from last year’s DA’s race, when Boyer, a political centrist who leads the powerful Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, endorsed Krasner’s challenger. Anna Orso
Philly man whose murder conviction was overturned faces new murder charge: ‘We’ll fight this at trial,’ attorney saysA judge said Tuesday that there was enough evidence against Arkel Garcia — whose 2015 murder conviction was overturned five years ago — for the new murder case to proceed. Jillian Kramer
Philly man whose murder conviction was overturned faces new murder charge: ‘We’ll fight this at trial,’ attorney saysA judge said Tuesday that there was enough evidence against Arkel Garcia — whose 2015 murder conviction was overturned five years ago — for the new murder case to proceed. Jillian Kramer
DA Larry Krasner blasts House committee over Philly immigration inquiriesThe Republican-led House Judiciary committee set a Monday deadline for reply to letters that criticized Philadelphia law-enforcement’s operations on immigration issues.Jeff Gammage
DA Larry Krasner blasts House committee over Philly immigration inquiriesThe Republican-led House Judiciary committee set a Monday deadline for reply to letters that criticized Philadelphia law-enforcement’s operations on immigration issues.Jeff Gammage
Krasner rips Trump and House Judiciary Committee over ‘war against immigrants,’ welcomes GOP leaders to ‘Pull up!’Krasner offered sharp rebukes to committee Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio and Tom McClintock, chair of the subcommittee on immigration.Jeff Gammage
Krasner rips Trump and House Judiciary Committee over ‘war against immigrants,’ welcomes GOP leaders to ‘Pull up!’Krasner offered sharp rebukes to committee Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio and Tom McClintock, chair of the subcommittee on immigration.Jeff Gammage
A man who went viral for walking around Kensington with an assault rifle-style weapon was arrested on illegal gun chargesKobe Artis, 24, is known on social media for brandishing his unique AR-style pistol around Kensington. He was arrested this week on illegal gun charges.Henry Savage and Jesse Bunch
A man who went viral for walking around Kensington with an assault rifle-style weapon was arrested on illegal gun chargesKobe Artis, 24, is known on social media for brandishing his unique AR-style pistol around Kensington. He was arrested this week on illegal gun charges.Henry Savage and Jesse Bunch
Peter Berson, retired assistant district attorney and political podcaster, has died at 69He handled hundreds of fraud and economic crime cases, and directed more than a dozen election year task forces that monitored voter fraud and intimidation complaints.Gary Miles
Peter Berson, retired assistant district attorney and political podcaster, has died at 69He handled hundreds of fraud and economic crime cases, and directed more than a dozen election year task forces that monitored voter fraud and intimidation complaints.Gary Miles
House Judiciary committee criticizes Philly law enforcement over sanctuary policies, demands immigration records and correspondenceThe committee sent letters to District Attorney Larry Krasner, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and Sheriff Rochelle Bilal.Jeff Gammage and Sam Janesch
House Judiciary committee criticizes Philly law enforcement over sanctuary policies, demands immigration records and correspondenceThe committee sent letters to District Attorney Larry Krasner, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and Sheriff Rochelle Bilal.Jeff Gammage and Sam Janesch
DA’s office warns its gang violence investigation unit could shutter if City Council doesn’t provide recurring fundsWith additional city funds, law enforcement is at risk of losing essential digital investigative tools as soon as this year, the district attorney's office says.Ellie Rushing
DA’s office warns its gang violence investigation unit could shutter if City Council doesn’t provide recurring fundsWith additional city funds, law enforcement is at risk of losing essential digital investigative tools as soon as this year, the district attorney's office says.Ellie Rushing
A judge intervened in a personnel dispute in the DA’s office, raising ethical concernsThe episode has left one of the most important units in the office without stable leadership and contributed to what sources described as a workplace marked by distrust and fading morale.Ellie Rushing and Jillian Kramer
A judge intervened in a personnel dispute in the DA’s office, raising ethical concernsThe episode has left one of the most important units in the office without stable leadership and contributed to what sources described as a workplace marked by distrust and fading morale.Ellie Rushing and Jillian Kramer
Teen mother charged with manslaughter in baby’s slaying in Northern LibertiesDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner said additional information is being sought in an ongoing investigation into the crime. Jesse Bunch and Jillian Kramer
Teen mother charged with manslaughter in baby’s slaying in Northern LibertiesDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner said additional information is being sought in an ongoing investigation into the crime. Jesse Bunch and Jillian Kramer
DA Larry Krasner calls lawmakers ‘lawbreakers’ for delaying vote on felony murder billsThe bills would give incarcerated people the chance at release after 25 years. Jillian Kramer
DA Larry Krasner calls lawmakers ‘lawbreakers’ for delaying vote on felony murder billsThe bills would give incarcerated people the chance at release after 25 years. Jillian Kramer
‘He didn’t deserve this,’ says mother of man killed in Cobbs Creek quintuple shootingA masked gunman in a white vehicle opened fire into a crowd gathered on the 300 block of South 60th Street near Delancey Street around 8:40 p.m., police said. Jesse Bunch, Jillian Kramer, and Ellie Rushing
‘He didn’t deserve this,’ says mother of man killed in Cobbs Creek quintuple shootingA masked gunman in a white vehicle opened fire into a crowd gathered on the 300 block of South 60th Street near Delancey Street around 8:40 p.m., police said. Jesse Bunch, Jillian Kramer, and Ellie Rushing
