Crime
The Zimmerman Verdict and the Gun Control Debate
We’re fairly clear on the outrage that’s flowing from Twitter feed to city squares in the post-Zimmerman trial landscape. Fortunately, at least in the short […]
Temple Grad Behind Viral “Dear George Zimmerman” Post on Facebook
You may have seen this posted on Facebook the last couple of days: Turns out the author, Alex Fraser, is one of Philly’s own. He’s […]
Philly Mobster Gets 11 Years in Prison
AP reports: Reputed mob soldier Damion Canalichio (ka-nuh-LEEK’-ee-oh) has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for racketeering, a break from the 20 years sought […]
Is Michael Vick the Voice of Reason in the Zimmerman Verdict?
In the wake of the George Zimmerman not-guilty verdict, was one of your first thoughts about Eagles quarterback Michael Vick? Me neither. But perhaps we […]
Fake Philly Cops Attempt to Steal Real Jewels
6ABC reports on an attempted robbery on Monday at Platinum Jewelers, 12th and Market, by two thugs dressed up as cops—each wore a bulletproof vest […]
PHOTOS: The LOVE Park Trayvon Martin Rally
On Sunday, Philadelphians gathered throughout the course of the day at LOVE Park to voice their anger about the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial. […]
Feds Searching Water Near Falls Bridge for Evidence of “White Collar Crime”
We don’t know much about why the feds are snooping around the Schuylkill below Falls Bridge, but 6 ABC reports it has something to do […]
We Are All Trayvon Martin
“What do you mean that you feel threatened by me, ma’am?” That’s what I heard my boyfriend say to our neighbor when she came to […]
Is Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown Under Federal Investigation?
Remember the stink surrounding Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown? Earlier this year, we learned that Brown admitted using campaign money to pay off a personal loan […]
College Students Can’t Stop Making a Federal Case About Sex
Sex on local college campuses sure is getting complicated. First a bunch of women at Swarthmore College decided administrators there weren’t taking sexual assaults on […]
George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin and the National Marijuana Debate
Back in October 1933, Victor Licata, 21, killed his entire family — dog included — with an ax in Ybor City, Fla. Tampa police later […]
Women Held Captive in Cleveland Release Video Thanking Supporters
The three women held captive in a Cleveland home for 10 years have released a video statement thanking the public for the support since their […]
Switchblade Enthusiast and Giants Linebacker Dan Connor Arrested at PHL
Leave it to a New York Giant to bring a knife to a city of gun fights. Giants linebacker Dan Connor, a Penn State grad […]
The “Articulate” Testimony of Jahvaris Fulton
“Articulate” is a word that is so loaded, it’s only used when the speaker intends to say something beyond its actual meaning. When used to […]
Did My Jury Help Set a Gun Thug Free?
Last week, I may have helped put a gun thug back on the streets of Philadelphia. We’ll skip his name for now and simply call […]