Gun Violence Prevention
WHYY is telling stories about solutions to gun violence – with a focus on ideas from people living the crisis every day.
By lifting up the work that’s happening in hard-hit neighborhoods and holding government agencies accountable for their promises, we aim to build bridges between people in need of help and people providing it. We are aware of the way trauma from violence ripples through the lives of Philadelphians, and approach this coverage with a commitment to care, nuance, and accuracy often missing from news coverage of this issue.
The 17-year-old suspect turned himself in last Friday and is expected to be tried as an adult.
57 mins ago
Michael Hilton also works with the Trenton Restorative Street Team as a high-risk interventionist, helping to settle disputes.
6 days ago
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Kensington’s Peace Park opens with new Mural Arts sculpture made from disassembled firearms
The park’s centerpiece is its Gun Violence Memorial Sculpture featuring disassembled weapons collected during gun buyback events in 2024.
2 weeks ago
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Billy Penn
‘Toll the Bell’ event in Philadelphia calls for action, awareness of gun violence
The two-day event features performances, speeches and community resources to call for the end of gun violence in Philly.
2 months ago
‘Our babies are dying’: Wilmington City Council member urges creation of violence prevention office
Community members say the situation is urgent, but city officials say shootings are actually down compared with last year.
2 months ago
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Mayor Cherelle Parker urged parents to be the eyes and ears of city officials to prevent mass shootings like the one that occurred on Memorial Day.
2 months ago
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Federal dollars the state is losing come from bipartisan legislation passed after a Texas school shooting that left 19 children dead.
3 months ago
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Billy Penn
Free basketball league in Kensington offers alternative to violence
A successful first season provided exercise and a social outlet for adult men under 40. A summer session is planned.
3 months ago
East Germantown residents demand action after series of shootings
State Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Philadelphia, joined other state, city and community leaders to discuss solutions to keep communities safe.
4 months ago
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‘We’re scrambling.’ Delaware gun violence prevention group losing federal funding
Coalition for a Safer Delaware will feel the pinch of federal funding cuts for gun violence intervention and community programs.
4 months ago
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2 Philadelphia researchers concerned with losing federal dollars for gun violence prevention
President Donald Trump proposed cuts to gun violence research that some experts say could cost lives.
4 months ago
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Philly City Council president wields toy gun during budget hearing to highlight danger to kids
Council President Kenyatta Johnson said the realistic-looking plastic gun could lead to deadly consequences for city kids.
4 months ago
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Philly to honor families and survivors during National Crime Victims Rights Week
Philly DA Larry Krasner activates multiple teams to make sure victims and their families know about all of the resources available to them.
4 months ago
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Delaware County Council bans ‘ghost guns.’ A gun rights organization threatens legal action
Pennsylvania Gun Rights sent a letter to Delco officials in March calling the ordinance a violation of the Constitution and threatening legal action if adopted.
4 months ago
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Councilmember Anthony Phillips and city leaders are looking for solutions after a triple shooting at the Charles M. Finley Recreation Center.
4 months ago
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