The story behind declining homicides & violent crimes in Philadelphia - Inside Story 102625

Friday, October 24, 2025 5:58PM

6abc Studios (WPVI) — This Sunday, Host Tamala Edwards interviews David Brown – Executive Director of the Civic Coalition to Save Lives and Adam Geer – the City of Philadelphia’s Chief Public Safety Director on the recent good news of a steep decline in homicides and violent crime in the city in 2024 and 2025. Listen to how intentional partnerships and resources poured into community-based programs and organizations have made the difference on curbing crime here and is quickly becoming a national model.

For more info visit: SavePhillyLives.org

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Other topics included the Kada Scott Tragedy; an update on the races for Philadelphia District Attorney and New Jersey Governor; how SNAP benefits expiring by November 1st will affect our region; and Brandon Graham returning to the Eagles. Get the Inside Story with George Burrell, Donna Gentile O’Donnell, Ajay Raju and Alison Young.

The story behind declining homicides & violent crimes in Philadelphia – Inside Story 102625

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