As city officials look for new ways to curb violence, Penn’s Crime and Justice Policy lab has studied how block beautification can play a role.

SEPTA recorded its lowest rate of serious crime on its system in a decade last year. Leadership attributes the downward trend ...

We're going to focus in on one city now where crime is falling. The police commissioner of Philadelphia, Kevin Bethel joins us now. Good morning, Commissioner. Thank you for being on the program.

SEPTA saw its lowest rate of serious crime in 2025 in a decade, as increased enforcement and police presence seem to be making an impact.

SEPTA may have struggled throughout the past year, considering mandatory inspections of its Silverliner IV trains — which led ...