• Philly’s Murder Rate Dropped 35%. Are We Safer?

  • Jan 7 2025
  • Length: 27 mins
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Philly’s Murder Rate Dropped 35%. Are We Safer?

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  • The city’s homicide rate dropped 35% in 2024 compared to the previous year. And shootings have dropped by almost half in the last two years. But are Philadelphians safer? Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Ellie Rushing, law enforcement reporter at The Inquirer, and Mensah Dean, Philadelphia staff writer at The Trace, about the stories behind these numbers and what their work means to them. Thoughts on the murder rate and the stories behind these deaths? Leave us a voicemail or text us: 215-259-8170. For more Philly news, you gotta sign up for our morning newsletter: Hey Philly. We’re also on Instagram @citycastphilly. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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