Prisons | Audacy

Prisons commissioner speaks at City Council budget hearing as protesters decry conditions 'The rats and the roaches and the mice ...'

May 11, 2022
Corrections officer to be fired following investigation into just-released man killed on prison grounds Sources say the guard left his post and left the exit gate open

May 11, 2022
Eastern State returns to full operation with new exhibit 'DLP Mirror' art installation opens former prison's death row cellblock to visitors for first time

May 8, 2022
How ‘Little Scandinavia’ unit in Chester could reform Pa. prisons As one prison resident said, the reimagined unit “makes you feel human”

May 6, 2022
Philly advocates demand parole reform, 2nd chances for formerly incarcerated A woman who served 37 years hopes to create a home for those leaving prison

April 20, 2022
Saving shelter dogs' lives while giving formerly incarcerated a jump on the job hunt

April 13, 2022
Delco takes control of last privately-run county jail in Pennsylvania Taking over the jail is meant to help increase the goal of reducing recidivism, leaders say

April 7, 2022
North Philly rowhome giving formerly incarcerated women a second chance Ardella’s House provides stability, resources for women to find success in their community

March 22, 2022
Former Philadelphia prisons guard charged with gun trafficking via social media Amanda Barr allegedly bought guns connected to illegal firearms arrests

March 12, 2022
Pa. pilot program provides doulas for incarcerated pregnant women Doulas help establish better health outcomes for mother and baby, advocates say

February 21, 2022