Day: May 23, 2025
District Attorney Larry Krasner touts Philadelphia as “safer and freer” as he campaigns for a third term. Voters now face a critical choice on his progressive policies amid ongoing debates about crime and justice reform.
King of Prussia Mall is close to finalizing a deal to transform the former JCPenney space, bringing new retail and entertainment options to the premier shopping destination, according to The Business Journals.
SEPTA reports a notable drop in shootings and aggravated assaults across Metro Philadelphia. The transit agency highlights improved safety measures contributing to the decline, aiming to enhance rider security.
Pennsylvania commits $30 million to redevelop the Navy Yard, aiming to boost economic growth and create new jobs. The investment targets infrastructure upgrades and attracting new businesses to the historic site.
A woman whose body was found floating in the Schuylkill River is believed to have shot her husband, authorities say. The case remains under investigation, with the DA providing new details. CBS News reports.
A woman was fatally shot and a man stabbed in separate violent incidents in Philadelphia, authorities report. Both cases remain under investigation as police seek information from the public.
WATCH: Vice President Kamala Harris held a spirited rally in Philadelphia alongside Oprah Winfrey and Lady Gaga on the final day of the campaign, energizing supporters ahead of the pivotal election.
Philadelphia’s newest team-building hotspot, Beat the Bomb, offers an electrifying mix of laser tag, escape rooms, and surprise slime moments, challenging teams to collaborate under pressure and have a blast.
Philadelphia and Wilmington rank among the least safe cities in the U.S., according to a new WHYY report. Rising crime rates and public safety concerns highlight urgent challenges facing both cities.
Philadelphia developers warn that Trump-era tariffs are stalling real estate projects, citing increased material costs and delays. They say these “death by a thousand cuts” policies threaten the local market’s growth.