Crime
The Untold Tale of Cosmo DiNardo’s Descent Into Murder and Madness
In the middle of a murder rampage, Cosmo DiNardo had an appointment to see his psychiatrist. So on the afternoon of July 6, 2017, the […]
If You’re a Good Citizen, Delete the Citizen Policing App
Almost every story about the crime-reporting app Citizen starts the same way. The writer tells, in great detail, about a series of crimes that were […]
By Defending Bloomberg on Stop-and-Frisk, Nutter Tarnishes His Legacy and Betrays Philly
There’s an oft-quoted line from the Batman film The Dark Knight that goes: “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see […]
Philly Needs More Surveillance Cameras. Now.
Of all the life-changing revelations I’ve experienced since becoming a parent (translation: someone whose date nights routinely revolve around streaming television), one of the greatest […]
Facing Charges, State Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell Says She Will Resign
This story has been updated. After making history earlier this year as the first Muslim woman elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Movita Johnson-Harrell […]
Feds Say CEO of Heaven Sent Courier Used Company Money on Alimony, Casinos, and Netflix
Heaven Sent Courier CEO Steve Rosner has been charged by the Department of Justice with filing false tax returns and obstruction, according to documents filed […]
Philly Launches “Unsolved Murders” Website to Help Police Solve Thousands of Open Homicides
Barely a day goes by in Philadelphia without a deadly shooting. The circumstances, victim names, and grainy surveillance videos are regularly splashed on the 11 […]
Catholic Priest Accused of Spending Church Money on a Beach House and Boyfriends
This post has been updated with a statement from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Chester County District Attorney’s office has announced the arrest of Monsignor […]
Gov. Wolf Orders Flags at Half-Staff for El Paso and Dayton Mass Shooting Victims
Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all Pennsylvania state flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the mass shootings in El Paso, […]
Consultant Accuses Controversial Real Estate Developer Shawn Bullard of Rape
[Update, April 27th, 2023] On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, a Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas jury ruled in favor of Bullard after a seven-day trial […]
Want Philly to Stop Being Written Off as “Killadelphia”? Get Serious About Poverty.
From Friday through Sunday this Father’s Day weekend, there were 22 shootings, 32 victims, and six homicides in Philadelphia. Amid these multiple tragedies, more Philadelphians […]
Breakfast Egg Rolls, Champagne Popsicles, and Other Things to Eat in Philly Right Now
1. Soft beer at Fermentery Form One server recently described this as “sunshine in a bottle,” which isn’t an oversell. Infused with Valencia orange juice […]
Former Villanova University Campus Minister Tim O’Connell Pleads Guilty in Child Porn Case
On Tuesday, former Villanova University campus minister Tim O’Connell pleaded guilty to one count of receipt of child pornography on the day that a trial […]
Coroner Reveals New Details About Death of Philly Battle Rapper Tech 9
Earlier this week, the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office issued a final determination in the death of Philly battle rapper Tech 9, ruling that the manner […]
Notorious Philly Restaurateur Matt Swartz Arrested in West Virginia, Awaits Extradition to Pa.
When we learned a few months ago that colorful former Philadelphia restaurateur Matt Swartz had turned up in West Virginia with a new restaurant, we […]