
Incarceration
Eastern State Penitentiary sets death row to music
Inside ESP’s Cell Block 15, artist Mark Menjivar installed a composition written by Texas death row inmate David Lee Powell, who was executed in 2010.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:48Bucks County, prison guards sued for pepper spraying, restraining woman with mental illness
A Yardley couple is suing Bucks County and 10 county jail employees over what they allege were civil rights violations against their daughter, 29-year-old Kim Stringer.
3 weeks ago
Biden says he will grant millions to jobs, housing for formerly incarcerated people
Reentry plans should begin as soon as a person is incarcerated and no later than 18 months before a person's sentence is complete, Biden's office said.
3 weeks ago
Two Philly men among 75 to have sentences commuted by Biden
The president commuted sentences for 75 people for nonviolent, drug-related convictions, including two Philadelphia men: David Lee and Gregory Jones.
3 weeks ago
Delayed hearing will keep man acquitted of murder in jail until at least mid-May
Sentencing for misdemeanor convictions against Tyquan Atkinson has been delayed, keeping the 22-year-old behind bars.
3 weeks ago
The deprivatization of the George W. Hill Correctional Facility from GEO Group’s hands is complete — but the work addressing “chronic over-incarceration” is far from over.
1 month ago
Pennsylvania’s broken ‘compassionate release’ law, by the numbers
Pennsylvania’s narrow criteria for “compassionate release” has resulted in only 31 people successfully making use of the program in 13 years.
1 month ago
Pennsylvania aims to reduce wait for clemency by years
The process for inmates and ex-convicts in Pennsylvania to apply for clemency should go fully online by year's end in an effort to improve access.
1 month ago
North Philly program employs returning citizens for an environmental purpose
Formerly incarcerated employees at PAR-Recycle Works collect electronic waste for recycling while learning important life skills to help reduce recidivism.
2 months ago
Just weeks away: Hiring staff remains a critical need as Delco prepares to take over county prison
With Delco just weeks away from taking back control of the George W. Hill Correctional Facility, hiring staff remains the most critical task for the county.
2 months ago
Was it just a ‘pipe dream?’ Hyped Wilmington hydroponic farm that hired ex-prisoners is closing
The concept drew rave reviews from politicians, and a visit by then-Attorney General William Barr. But the founder says the pandemic proved to be crushing.
2 months ago
Listen 2:23Court orders Jussie Smollett release from jail during appeal
The ruling Wednesday comes after a Cook County judge sentenced Smollett last week to immediately begin serving 150 days in jail for his conviction.
2 months ago
N.J. adopts sweeping new policies on special education in state prisons, following settlement
Students who were deprived of special education services while incarcerated are eligible to receive up to $8,000 per year in “compensatory education” benefits.
2 months ago
Justice Department ends limiting compassionate release in plea deals after NPR story
The department is directing prosecutors to stop limiting peoples' rights to seek compassionate release from prison in plea deals, a practice that advocates called cruel.
2 months ago
‘Hit the road, Jack’: Protesters call for accountability from Delco DA Stollsteimer
The Delaware County Coalition to Abolish Death by Incarceration rallied to demand that the district attorney address his failures, or step down.
3 months ago