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A Philly church now devotes its Saturday prayer sessions to chats with mayoral candidates
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Mt. Airy and Germantown is inviting mayoral candidates to their Saturday virtual prayer sessions to discuss gun violence and other issues.
3 months ago
The first-of-its-kind report, which interviewed gun violence victims, suggests instead thematic reporting that identifies broken policies and institutions.
3 months ago
Trial ordered for 4 in ambush shooting outside Roxborough High School
At Tuesday’s preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented evidence they said tied the adult and juvenile suspects to the Sept. 27 shooting outside of Roxborough High School.
3 months ago
Philly’s MLK Day of Service will focus on gun violence prevention
Thousands of people will devote themselves to helping others on the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King.
3 months ago
The 24/7 service connects people with resources and prevention tools.
3 months ago
57 blocks in Philly are prone to shootings. Community groups are mobilizing to curb the gun violence
The “57 Blocks Project” wants to create positive change in neighborhoods most impacted by violence. There are already dozens of nonprofits working in these areas.
3 months ago
Philly police work to staff up despite distrust, ongoing gun violence crisis
The PPD is low on officers, and recruitment heads say they are trying new tactics like offering physical fitness classes and lowering the sign-up age to 20 years old.
4 months ago
Homicides are down 8% in Philly from last year, but shootings remain steady
Year-to-date homicides in Philadelphia were down 8%. Some community leaders and activists say it’s too soon to call the reduction an accomplishment.
4 months ago
5 solutions to Philly’s gun violence crisis
Guest hosts Sam Searles and Kole Long asked two community leaders, a clinician, a high school student, and a city public safety staffer for their solutions to gun violence.
4 months ago
Moms Bonded by Grief host holiday party for those who lost loved ones to gun violence
A holiday party in South Philadelphia Sunday sought to empower and unite mothers and young kids who’ve lost loved ones to gun violence.
4 months ago
Gun violence and public health: Governor-elect Shapiro speaks at American Health Summit
Governor-elect Josh Shapiro highlighted gun violence and its effect on young people during the 5th annual Bloomberg American Health Summit in Philadelphia Tuesday.
4 months ago
Stop and frisk is a divisive topic in Philly, with political implications. Gun violence and public safety are bound to be central campaign topics in the 2023 mayoral race.
Air Date: December 6, 2022
Listen 30:54Will the city’s new curfew reduce violence? Philly teens think it’s unlikely
“Kids could be out before 10 p.m. and also do violence,” one high schooler observed.
4 months 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.
4 months ago
Listen 1:10A 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.
4 months ago
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