How Philly is solving a lot more homicides

By Ailsa Chang,

Connor Donevan, Patrick Jarenwattananon

Published October 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM PDT

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Ellie Rushing, crime reporter from the Philadelphia Inquirer, on how a drop in violent crime and new technology is leading to a high homicide clearance rate.

Ailsa Chang

Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

Connor Donevan

Patrick Jarenwattananon

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