Thomas Scantling, who attacked a subway rider with a hammer, would not have been on the streets if the healthcare system had paid closer attention to his case.

In this city, all forms of transportation are not made equal. Our writers discuss the ups and downs of three popular forms of transit.

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It took three attacks and a funeral to increase security on Philadelphia’s sole public transportation system.
The subway attacks of March 26, April 2 and April 4 occurred within blocks of each other – some in broad daylight – and have highlighted the need for increased security on SEPTA’s tracks.
“We’re taking special note of what’s going [...]

Riders are on edge due to the recent string of random subway concourse attacks, but many Temple students who rely on SEPTA for transportation remain unfazed.
“I’m not any more nervous than I was before,” said Eric Weis, 36, a junior history major. “Philadelphia is a dangerous city sometimes, so you just have to be careful.”
Weis [...]

It seems that everyone in New York City knows exactly where they are headed - except you.
Marching out of Penn Station, there is a sense of being thrust into this large city. Billboards plaster the skyline, buildings have extravagant window displays and suits stomp by sipping Starbucks while chatting away on their cell phones.
Don’t panic [...]

I grew up in Philadelphia - home of the Liberty Bell, Elfreth’s Alley, and most importantly, soft pretzels and cheesesteaks.
Philadelphia is one of America’s most historical cities. However, the residents are not exactly standing in lines to see those historical sights. Sure, the Betsy Ross house is interesting, the Christmas tree in City Hall is [...]