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.

Calls mount for criminal investigation into Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner after he allegedly threatened to "hunt down" ICE ...

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 ...

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 ...