Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Justice Lab February 14

When it comes to setting the record straight, court reporting technology is still not up to speed.

Looking Back May 28, 2018

Defending Al Capone

How the most notorious gangster of all got railroaded in Philadelphia.

By Marc Bookman

News March 3, 2017

The announcement comes just hours after we highlighted the practice.

By Eli Hager

Q&A January 6, 2016

“There are two things cops don’t like – the way things are, and change.”

By David Gambacorta

News December 9, 2015

Researchers think turning more vacant lots green might work.

By Simone Weichselbaum

Feature September 21, 2015

You are about to enter Philadelphia’s largest jail. Here is what you should know.

By Maurice Chammah

Commentary March 13, 2015

The incoming head of the Death Penalty Information Center on the time he was a potential juror in a capital case.

By Robert Dunham

Commentary February 18, 2015

A social worker’s take on the misery of probation.

By Jeff Deeney

News November 24, 2014

In the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, Pennsylvania says no.

By Beth Schwartzapfel