Philadelphia Police Department
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Manor College Student Leads Efforts to Build Autism Kits for Abington Police Department
During a class on Policing last Fall, Abington Township Police Officer Michael Jones spoke about the different aspects of being a Law Enforcement Officer. Within…
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This Labrador Retriever is Helping the Philadelphia Police Department’s SVU Team Solve Crimes
The Philadelphia Police Department recently added a new four-legged worker to its SVU special investigations unit, writes Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. Cache is…
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Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel Talks Upbringing, Role, Homicide Reductions, and More
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel is nearing two years on the job and has been hard at work leading the department in its efforts to…
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Philadelphia’s 2025 Homicide Rate Continues Decline from Past Years
Philadelphia is continuing to see a steep decline in homicides with more than half of 2025 now behind us, writes Isaac Aviluces for AXIOS Philadelphia.…
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West Chester Law Firm Advocates for Truth for Parents of Beloved Teacher Who Died in Stabbing
Josh and Sandee Greenberg, parents of beloved teacher Ellen Greenberg who died after being stabbed 20 times, are still seeking the truth with help from…
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Former Aramark CEO Gifts $2.55M to University of Pennsylvania
Former Aramark CEO Joseph Neubauer and his foundation recently presented a $2.55 million gift to the University of Pennsylvania through his foundation, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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Philadelphia Historical Commission Decides Against Preserving The Roundhouse
The Philadelphia Historical Commission recently voted against preserving The Roundhouse as part of the city’s register of historic places, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The…
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Philadelphia Native Hosts New Crime Show, Reflects on Decades-Long Law Enforcement Career
Chris McMullin is the host of Philly Homicide, a new Oxygen True Crime show about murder cases in his native Philadelphia, writes Stephanie Gomulka for…
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Philadelphia’s 2024 Homicide Rate On Pace for Among Lowest in City History
Philadelphia’s homicide rate is on pace for a historic low this year, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. This is based on the latest data…
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The Beatles Played Their First Show in Philadelphia in Front of Ecstatic Crowd 60 Years Ago
September 2 marked 60 years since the Beatles played their first show in Philadelphia in front of 12,000 ecstatic fans, and the whole concert was…
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Former City Councilman, Former Police Commissioner Talk Why Crime in Philadelphia Continues to Decrease
Many people who live in the suburbs have a level of nervousness coming into Philadelphia because of the stories they have seen, read, or heard…
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Harcum College’s Social Justice Program and Faculty Empower Students for Community Impact
In today’s society, the launch of Harcum College’s Social Justice Program is both timely and essential, offering students crucial insights into the social equality needed…
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Philadelphia Clears Encampment in Kensington As Part of Efforts To Improve the Neighborhood
Mayor Cherelle Parker has spoken extensively about plans to improve Kensington, and the latest effort is now underway. The Philadelphia Police Department has cleared an…
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New Initiative Aims To Crack Down On North Broad Street Traffic Violations
The Philadelphia Police Department has launched a new 30-day traffic enforcement initiative along North Broad Street, reports Jeff Keeley for FOX 29. The initiative was…
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Dr. Jacqueline Bailey-Davis Shares Her Journey to Becoming Norristown’s First Female Police Chief
Dr. Jacqueline Bailey-Davis made history when she was appointed Norristown’s Police Chief in January. She is the first woman to lead the police department there,…
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Proposed 22nd District Police Station in North Philadelphia Clears Key Hurdle, Gets Zoning Approval
The Zoning Board of Adjustment has unanimously approved the city’s proposal to construct a new station for the 22nd Police District in North Philadelphia, writes…
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In Concerted Effort to Address Challenges Facing Kensington, Pedro Rosario is Introduced As New Deputy Police Commissioner
Pedro Rosario has been named the Philadelphia Police Department’s new Deputy Police Commissioner in a history-making move, writes Hayden Mitman and David Chang for NBC…
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Wall Street Journal: Philadelphia Saw Sharp Decline in Homicides in 2023, Following Other Major U.S. Cities
Philadelphia and various other big U.S. cities saw their homicide rate drop in 2023 after skyrocketing during the first two years of the pandemic, writes…
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