Casey Harper – After a major spike in violent crime in recent years and a wave of retail theft, Americans are growing more concerned about crime.
Newly released Gallup polling found that 53% of surveyed Americans worry a “great deal” about crime, the highest level since 2016. The poll found an additional 27% of Americans are worried a “fair amount” about crime, with women, Republicans and city residents among the most concerned. Continue reading
Douglas Andrews – First things first: We’re relieved that Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon wasn’t physically harmed during her ordeal yesterday. And it was an ordeal. Being carjacked at gunpoint in South Philly is a deadly serious experience — much more so than, say, having a bunch of angry old white dudes with Trump flags and MAGA hats milling around in your office building.
“Wednesday afternoon, at around 2:45 p.m.,” according to a statement from her office, “Congresswoman Scanlon was carjacked at gunpoint in FDR Park following a meeting at that location. The Congresswoman was physically unharmed. She thanks the Philadelphia Police Department for their swift response, and appreciates the efforts of both the Sergeant at Arms in D.C. and her local police department for coordinating with Philly PD to ensure her continued safety.” Continue reading