March 16, 2026
In the News
Philadelphia prisons report a boost in staffing as Council considers new oversight board
Philadelphia’s prison system has made progress on hiring after years of staffing shortages, a shift officials say is helping improve conditions for people in custody as City Council considers establishing a Prison Community Oversight Board. The board would include four mayoral appointees, four City Council appointees and one appointee from the City Controller. Also, the board would be tasked with taking a deeper look at incarceration in the city.
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