Criminal Justice Reform

NJ priorities

What are N.J.'s most urgent policy priorities? Advocates outline 7 in new roadmap for state

Life after prison proves to be frustrating, even for those only pretending they're trying to get back on their feet

Eastern State reentry simulation

Meek Mill pardoned by Gov. Wolf for charges tied to his overturned 2008 conviction

Meek Mill's REFORM Alliance receives six-figure donation from Sixers owner Josh Harris

Pa. state senator calls for impeachment proceedings against Philly D.A. Larry Krasner

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'Dateline NBC' spotlights wrongful conviction of Northeast Philly man in 1988 murder of Barbara Jean Horn

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Man wrongfully convicted of Barbara Jean Horn's 1988 murder in Northeast Philly does 'Dateline NBC' interview

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Philadelphia District Attorney primary between Larry Krasner and Carlos Vega puts reform and results on trial

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Philly awards $200K in grants, creates network for community organizations fighting for criminal justice reform

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Criminal Justice

New $2.2 million grant will help Philly continue criminal justice reforms

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Philadelphia accelerates plan to get Tasers for police; Kenney to make proposal next week

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FOP's McNesby dismisses City Council's police reform bills as 'meaningless'

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New law allows Pennsylvania residents with criminal records to obtain professional licenses

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Commissioner Outlaw: Saturday's violence, looting were disrespectful to criminal justice reform movement

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs bill allowing people on probation, parole to vote

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Philadelphia Police

Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins hosts forum to talk about next Philly police commissioner; Meek Mill among panelists

Law Enforcement

Number of children charged as adults in Philly has dropped substantially under DA Larry Krasner

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Meek Mill talks probation, 'Free Meek' Amazon doc, Roc Nation label on 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

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Two dozen Philly academics: Inky coverage undermines criminal justice reform

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New law gives Pa. attorney general power to prosecute gun cases dropped by Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner

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Amazon releases official trailer for Meek Mill docuseries, 'Free Meek'

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Meek Mill granted new hearing in appeals case

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SCI Chester Prison to test Swedish-style inmate units

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Larry Krasner: Philly is ‘very close’ to ending criminalization of all drug possession

Krasner drug possession arrests

Another marijuana legalization bill to be introduced in Pennsylvania Senate

N.J. Senator, presidential hopeful Cory Booker takes U.S. justice system to task on Colbert

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Activist Asa Khalif plans run for Philadelphia City Council

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Philadelphia awarded $1 million toward juvenile justice center

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Criminal Justice

City Council asks Pa. to eliminate cash bail in Philly

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Shining a light on Pennsylvania's shocking parole-to-prison trap

Mural Arts Philadelphia receives $200,000 grant for Restorative Justice program

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Eagles players push Pa. lawmakers for criminal justice reform

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Remains of 10-year-old girl from West Philly found in South Jersey

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Fixed rate energy plans available

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A Pa. woman died of a rare condition during the New York City Marathon. Here's what causes rhabdomyolysis

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Eight Philly restaurants named to OpenTable's top 100 in America

OpenTable Top 100 2026

Holiday events in Philly, the suburbs and South Jersey: Lights, markets, shows and more

Things to do for holiday collage

Eventually, the Flyers have to start helping themselves

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