The LGBTQ+ community in Pennsylvania is urging lawmakers to strengthen hate crime laws after a surge in incidents. Advocates call for enhanced protections to ensure safety and justice statewide. (nbcphiladelphia.com)
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Philadelphia police under-reported 2021 crime data to the FBI, Axios reports. The discrepancy raises concerns about the accuracy of crime statistics and efforts to address public safety in the city.
Philadelphia has seen the largest drop in gun violence among major U.S. cities, according to a recent report. The decline marks a significant improvement in public safety, highlighting effective community and law enforcement efforts.
SEPTA’s serious crime rate hit its lowest point in a decade in 2025, according to CBS News. Enhanced security measures and community policing efforts contributed to the significant decline in incidents.
The owner of Santucci’s Pizza was sentenced to one day in prison for tax-related offenses, according to Patch. The brief sentence highlights legal repercussions for financial misconduct in local businesses.
Philadelphia is on pace for its lowest annual homicide total in 50 years, city officials announced. The significant decline highlights progress in public safety efforts amid ongoing crime challenges.
After 65 years, police have identified the “Boy in the Box,” a mysterious 1957 cold case victim. Advances in DNA technology and genealogical research finally revealed his identity, offering long-awaited answers to a decades-old tragedy.
A man was fatally shot in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood during Pride celebrations, authorities confirmed. The incident has raised concerns over safety as the community mourns. Police continue to investigate the circumstances.
Philadelphia police have found a body believed to be that of missing woman Kada Scott. Authorities confirm the discovery, while family and community express sorrow. “No one is happy this is the ending,” says Inquirer.com.
Philadelphia locals steer clear of a northern neighborhood due to unsettling events and a rising crime rate, sparking concerns over safety and community well-being, according to a report by islands.com.
Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with five sexual assaults near Center City, Philadelphia. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward to aid the ongoing investigation.
Over 100 sets of human remains were discovered at a man’s home in a chilling investigation described as a “horror movie” scene. Authorities are probing the grisly find as they work to identify the victims.
Philly businesses have endured a seven-month crime spree marked by ransacking and burglaries. Authorities continue to search for suspects responsible for the string of thefts and property damage across the city.
A recent analysis by shababeek.org highlights shifts in Philadelphia’s crime map from 2017 to 2022. Key hotspots reveal areas to avoid as certain neighborhoods saw rising crime rates, while others improved.
A family in Southwest Philadelphia is searching for answers after a deadly shooting left a loved one dead. Authorities continue to investigate the incident as the community demands justice. Updates to follow.
A 17-year-old fugitive wanted in the fatal shooting of a teenager on a Philadelphia bus has been arrested, authorities confirmed. The task force acted swiftly to apprehend the suspect. Investigation continues.
Keon King has been charged with murder in connection to the death of Philadelphia woman Kada Scott, authorities announced. The case remains under investigation as the community seeks justice.
Philadelphia has reported its lowest number of homicides in decades, marking a significant drop in violent crime, according to NBC10 Philadelphia. Police credit community efforts and targeted strategies for the decline.
Two teenage boys were injured in a shooting on Girard Avenue in North Philadelphia, police reported. Authorities are investigating the incident. No arrests have been made as of now, according to CBS News.
Crime on SEPTA has dropped in the first half of 2025, according to a new report. The transit authority cites enhanced security measures and community partnerships as key factors behind the decline.