Floridian turned Philadelphian. Courts, cops, gun violence for @Phillyinquirer. DM or email erushing@inquirer.com. She/her.
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Before the Young Bag Chasers were a violent gang, they were friends from West Philly chasing music and money. A string of shootings, and the rise of drill music and social media, scrambled their intentions and altered the trajectory of their young lives. inquirer.com/crime/a/young-b…
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Very good reporting on the political incentives that prevent Philly City Council from abolishing an office that so many outside observers have advocated eliminating
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We obtained the trial transcript and judge’s letter to Internal Affairs detailing his concerns about a police investigation into Eric Lewis years ago. It sheds new light on how the prior murder case against Ofc. Shane Seiber’s accused killer fell apart. inquirer.com/crime/eric-lewi…
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The man accused of killing Police Officer Shane Seiber was acquitted of murder three years ago. ‘They had him in 2023.′ ebx.sh/zeUGjF
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This is what Union power looks like. So proud of our members.
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This will be a long thread. Please stick with it.
The Miami Herald, one of the premier legacy newspapers in America, laid off or wrote off more than 30 positions today – well over one-third of its editorial staff. The cuts include crucial accountability beats. (1)
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A criminal artist with a troubled son lived a stranger-than-fiction life — creating aliases, fake cash, a chemical company in New Zealand, an oeuvre of violent porn, and novels about serial killers who prayed on the addicted.
Then two women went missing.
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Last year, The Philadelphia Inquirer saw its first revenue increase in decades. We're thrilled about the turnaround. But our members are now fighting for a fair 3-year contract — and it's time to invest in the workers.
Sign our petition!
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In a forceful and scolding opinion, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court said Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office misled the courts, “violated its duty of candor,” and submitted false statements when asking a judge to vacate a 2004 murder conviction. inquirer.com/crime/supreme-c…
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The opinion said prosecutors’ pattern of misleading judges in seeking to overturn murder convictions is so troubling and recurrent that, going forward, before Krasner’s office seeks such relief, judges must notify the PA attorney general’s office and allow it to review the case.
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Krasner, in a video statement, said the high court’s ruling “undermines the value of a vote in Philadelphia as compared to every other county.” He compared the pushback to his criminal justice reform efforts to those of other social justice movements. youtube.com/watch?v=wHTMKpYl…
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Gov. Josh Shapiro has asked the head of Pennsylvania’s civil rights enforcement agency to resign amid an investigation into how it has been spending tax dollars, The Inquirer has learned.
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Come see Philly PD Commissioner Kevin Bethel in person and *off the record* at the P&P next Wednesday at 7pm!
Inquirer crime reporter @EllieRushing will host a Q&A with the commish about the city's historic drop in crime, the Kensington Initiative and more!
RSVP in the replies:
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🚨The P&P is hiring!🚨
We’re looking for GM to help shape an exciting new chapter for the club, while respecting what makes us special as one of Philly’s most storied institutions
See link in replies or email your cover letter/resume to board@penandpencil.org
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Personal news~ Today I'm starting as the @PhillyInquirer's national political reporter. To say I'm thrilled to be joining my hometown paper in this role is a major understatement.
I'm still based in DC, but I'll be in Philly and PA frequently. Get in touch: sjanesch@inquirer.com
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Philadelphia family court judge charged with assaulting his wife and daughter inquirer.com/news/philadelph…
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Two men expected to be charged with killing American Airlines flight attendant outside his South Philadelphia home ebx.sh/VoiHWA
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