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Mannes: Krasner’s election-eve grant blitz raises new questions of oversight A. Benjamin Mannes November 3, 2025 November 3, 2025

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As Philadelphia voters head to the polls, District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office has again rolled out a highly publicized round of taxpayer-funded “violence prevention” grants to dozens of nonprofit organizations. The timing—a familiar feature of Krasner’s election-year playbook—raises deeper questions about political motivations, oversight, and the blurred line between public good and electoral self-interest.

On Thursday, October 30, the District Attorney’s Office and its External Engagement and Government Affairs Division announced $500,000 in new micro-grants t

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