Governor Shapiro reacts to recent violence in Philadelphia

Governor Shapiro expresses his concerns after 11 juveniles were shot and injured during a recent series of separate SEPTA bus-related incidents. Despite his concern on the recent violence, Shapiro has no plan to activate the Pa. National Guard on subways and buses.

DA Krasner sues to stop law designed to limit authority on SEPTA crime

Philadelphia’s two-term elected district attorney said Thursday he wants a court to stop plans to appoint a special prosecutor who would handle crimes on the city’s trains under a new law designed to dilute his authority that he argues is unconstitutional.