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.

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SEPTA saw its lowest rate of serious crime in 2025 in a decade, as increased enforcement and police presence seem to be making an impact.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said community leaders like coaches and clergy are part of the reason violent crime ...

(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 ...