Why I no longer feel safe walking around Philadelphia

Published August 24, 2023 9:11pm ET




Former President Donald Trump famously said a few years ago, “Bad things happen in Philadelphia.” He was heavily criticized, with many on the Left demonizing him and labeling the comment racist and untrue. And then, almost as if on cue, the city endured a violent crime wave of historical proportions. No one wanted to admit it, especially the Democrats that control the City of Brotherly Love, but bad things happen in Philadelphia – many bad things.

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