
Community
Central to the question of solving Philly's gun violence crisis is the role law enforcement should play in the most affected neighborhoods.
Air Date: November 29, 2022
Listen 30:36Can journalism that centers community help stop shootings? PGCVR is betting on it
Inside the two-year effort to turn gun violence reporting on its head.
3 years ago
‘Who am I in this situation?’: ‘Stop the Bleed’ trauma first aid class targets gunshot injuries
“Stop The Bleed” teaches emergency responsiveness, and many Philadelphians are training to combat gunshot wounds.
3 years ago
Listen 1:10‘A kept gem’: Small Business Saturday lifts up Germantown culture, despite looming economic downturn
Germantown shop owners are encouraging people to buy local on Small Business Saturday — and throughout the holiday season — despite the strain of inflation costs.
3 years ago
Listen 1:51It’s not a glitch, but it’s been causing confusion among Philadelphia fans.
3 years ago
Center City business district promotes unique and boutique holiday shopping experience
Philly businesses in Center City encourage holiday shoppers to visit shops downtown — the majority of which are locally-owned — this season.
3 years ago
Southwest Philly will soon be home to ‘Africatown,’ powered by a grant-winning nonprofit
The African Cultural Alliance of North America, a nonprofit supporting African immigrants, got a $9 million state grant towards developing Africatown.
3 years ago
U.S. frustrates England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw
The United States frustrated England in a 0-0 draw on Friday for its second consecutive tie in the World Cup.
3 years ago
This North Philly 8th grader’s dream is to own a ranch and train horses
Along with emotional support classes at school, Aazim Ferrell credits the riding club in Strawberry Mansion with helping heal his trauma.
3 years ago
Virginia Walmart gunman left a ‘death note’ saying he felt harassed by coworkers
Police also confirmed on Friday that Bing used a 9mm handgun, which was legally purchased the morning of the shooting.
3 years ago
Pa. strengthens air pollution standards for incinerators. How will this impact suburban air quality?
The new rules will cut pollution coming from the state’s six trash incinerators — including the ones in Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties.
3 years ago
A new Philly coalition has joined the fight against gun violence
The newly formed Civic Coalition to Save Lives says it will build a violence intervention strategy based on what’s worked in other cities.
3 years ago
Two additional buses of asylum-seekers from Texas arrive at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia
It was not immediately clear how many people were on the buses, but it appeared to be about five dozen.
3 years ago
Where to buy local for all your gifts this year.
3 years ago
PAR-Recycle Works in North Philly employs formerly incarcerated people and supports them on their reentry journey. “We want to see each other flourish,” said the founder.
3 years ago
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