By Bishop Ernest McNear and Reverend Lin Crowe Photo by MemoryCatcher / pixabay.com Editor’s Note: We are reprinting this essay, originally published in 2018, because we feel it is helpful in the current cultural conversation. The statistics hang over the cities of America like a thick grey cloud, almost blotting out the light of hope and...

As I mentioned in Part I, my wife, Janet, and I are convinced that only a long-term ministry strategy of partnership and collaboration in Philadelphia can bear fruit that remains within the communities and among the faith leaders of the city. Here’s Part II of our efforts to see this happen with Dr. Ernest McNear, an...

Nathaniel Lee Tribune CorrespondentDec 1, 2018 Bishop Ernest McNear, is senior pastor of True Gospel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ International. — TRIBUNE PHOTOS BY RONALD GRAY Bishop Ernest McNear, senior pastor of True Gospel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ International, and first lady Evangelist Barbara A. McNear. — TRIBUNE PHOTOS BY RONALD...

Robert Amico had a warrant in his name. In 2000, he was arrested for possession. He pled guilty and was sentenced to four years and four days probation. However, he violated the terms of his release and a warrant was issued in ’02. Thanks to Philadelphia Peaceful Surrender, which allows those with an arrest warrant...

The Philadelphia Research Initiative hosted a panel discussion on the findings of its report, “Philadelphia’s Crowded, Costly Jails: The Search for Safe Solutions.” Because of the strong audience participation during the Q&A period, time did not permit our panelists and other leaders in the criminal justice community to discuss all of the audience questions that...