As city officials look for new ways to curb violence, Penn’s Crime and Justice Policy lab has studied how block beautification can play a role.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- At least three dozen people have been shot in another violent weekend in the city of Philadelphia. Since Friday evening, at least three people have died and 33 others were ...

For the first time in more than half a century, Philadelphia has recorded fewer than 225 homicides in a single year. In 2025, 222 people were killed — the fewest since 1966, when there were a fraction ...

We're going to focus in on one city now where crime is falling. The police commissioner of Philadelphia, Kevin Bethel joins us now. Good morning, Commissioner. Thank you for being on the program.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) George Anastasia, Rowan University (THE CONVERSATION) The bloody mob war that is the ...

Last month, the remains of 23-year-old Kada Scott were discovered in a shallow grave behind an abandoned Philadelphia school. It was the latest example of the failures of District Attorney Larry ...