
Gun Violence Prevention
Gun owners rarely use firearms for self-defense, Rutgers report shows
A Rutgers Health report finds that under 1% of gun owners use their weapon defensively each year.
6 days ago
Listen 1:11Survivor Connection: A new tool linking journalists to Philly gun violence survivors
The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting launches Survivor Connection, a resource for journalists to connect with gun violence survivors.
1 week ago
Listen 1:53If the ordinance passes, Delaware County would join a growing number of communities in Pennsylvania who have made ghost guns illegal.
1 week ago
Listen 1:09Mayor Cherelle Parker introduced her proposed budget to city council Thursday, with a commitment to keep city residents safe.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:56Philly group uses drumming to fight gun violence
Positive Movement Drumline spreads a message of peace through its drill team in its mission to stop gun violence.
3 weeks ago
Listen 2:11Philly anti-violence group says a national gun violence ad campaign missed the mark
Mothers In Charge expressed concern over the Ad Council’s gun violence campaign not reflecting the entire teen population.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Raising Kings: Wilmington honors local Black history makers
Local Black history event honored 600 Black boys and men during its 14th annual Raising Kings conference.
4 weeks ago
Listen 2:11Project Unloaded's report, Triggering, outlines strategies to improve mental health, prevent suicides, and enhance community safety concerning gun issues.
1 month ago
Listen 1:02Philadelphia launches first office for crime victims
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel revealed the Office of Victim Advocacy and Engagement, marking a first for the police department.
1 month ago
Listen 3:13Musicopia gets transformative gift to keep music education alive in Philly schools
Musicopia has received a transformative private gift, in addition to a $500,000 grant from the city for gun violence prevention through the arts.
2 months ago
Listen 1:15Pennsylvania responds as Trump shutters White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
The office was disbanded by President Donald Trump on Jan. 21. Pennsylvania officials and advocacy groups say their work to fight violent crime will continue.
2 months ago
Listen 1:03Where you shop counts: How 4 Pa. companies stack up on gun violence prevention
Guns Down America released the “Business Must Act” campaign, grading 38 corporations’ in-store policies, corporate actions and political and lobbying contributions.
2 months ago
Listen 0:59Lt. Gov. Austin Davis announced a total of 46 state grants to enhance Pennsylvania's after-school programs and reduce gun violence in communities.
2 months ago
Listen 1:07Medicaid funding for gun violence programs faces scrutiny
Republican Congressman Andrew Clyde, of Georgia, unveiled the Medicaid Funds Integrity Act to restrict Medicaid funds for gun violence prevention programs.
2 months ago
Listen 1:17To fight blight and crime, Philly is addressing its glut of abandoned vehicles
The DOJ is offering assistance to remove the abandoned cars across the city.
3 months ago