Judge Pat Dugan has entered the race as a candidate in a bid to replace Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.

The former president judge of Philadelphia Municipal Court on Tuesday announced he’s running for district attorney against incumbent Larry Krasner.

Former Philadelphia Judge Patrick Dugan announced Tuesday that he will run for district attorney, setting up a likely Democratic primary between him and incumbent Larry Krasner.

Let the 2025 election begin. Philadelphia’s marquee election this year got underway Tuesday in a chilly Northeast Philadelphia parking lot, with longtime Judge Patrick Dugan formally announcing he’s running for district attorney,

Former Philadelphia Judge Patrick Dugan will announce he’s running for district attorney with the backing of the politically influential building trades unions, becoming the first candidate to formally announce a bid to be the city’s top prosecutor and setting up a likely contest with progressive incumbent Larry Krasner.

Campus protests. Homeless encampment clearings. Significant decreases in shootings, homicides and overdose deaths. Protests to “Save Chinatown.” A mass shooting at a SEPTA bus stop. Illegal car meetups.

DA Larry Krasner is reviewing the murder conviction of Michael Gaynor, who witnesses said wasn’t in the tiny Philly corner store when the 5-year-old boy was gunned down in crossfire between two men.

The goal is to prevent young people from getting a criminal record and time in jail, giving them a better shot at reducing recidivism.

But preliminary data shared by District Attorney Larry Krasner on Tuesday showed an increase in gun-involved incidents.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia District Attorney announced a new initiative to crack down on crime across the city. That plan will focus on targeting juveniles as part of the enforcement and prevention efforts. D.A. Larry Krasner made the announcement at a press conference on Tuesday morning.

One morning last May, 16-year-old Abdul Anderson stood slouched against a wall at Cove Secure, a juvenile institution on the grounds of central Pennsylvania’s Torrance State Hospital. He was scheduled to be in class,

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