Over a dozen charges expected in connection with gang shootings in Philadelphia, sources say
Over a dozen people, including some in the Young Bag Chasers, or YBC, street gang, are expected to…
Pennsylvania Gov Josh Shapiro condemns inflammatory ICE rhetoric from DA Larry Krasner as ‘abhorrent’
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro condemned Philadelphia’s District Attorney Larry Krasner’s remarks comparing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) officers…
Philadelphia lawmakers to introduce legislation to limit how ICE operates in city
Two Philadelphia City Council members are planning to introduce legislation this week aimed at limiting how U.S. Immigration…
Parker deserves credit for decline in crime
This past year, 2025, saw unprecedented drops in the murder rates of cities around the country, with Philadelphia…
Philly DA, sheriff say ICE agents could be criminally charged
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to…
Philadelphia sheriff rips ICE as ‘fake, wannabe law enforcement,’ threatening arrests: ‘Don’t want this smoke’
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal slammed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as “madeup, fake, wannabe law enforcement,” asserting that…
Philadelphia immigration advocates call for action after ICE‑related shootings
Immigration advocates in Philadelphia are urging city leaders to take stronger action following a series of violent encounters…
Krasner, councilmembers, slam ICE and Trump over Minneapolis shooting
District Attorney Larry Krasner mourned a woman killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis…
Philadelphia DA, controller and judges sworn into office
Krasner also offered a warning to federal officials to stay out of the city’s legal system, making a…
Philadelphia homicides, violent crime drop to historic lows
Philadelphia is on track to record its lowest number of annual homicides in six decades, as well as…
Watch Live: Philadelphia DA Krasner, police to discuss lower homicide totals, safe New Year celebrations
Philadelphia’s law enforcement leaders will wrap up 2025 with tips on celebrating New Year’s Eve safely, and review…
Year in Review: Philadelphia’s top news stories of 2025
By Jack Tomczuk As 2025 comes to a close, Metro is revisiting the top local news stories of…