Gun Violence Prevention

Ghost gun parts are untraceable and can be purchased without background checks. Experts say slowing the supply is key to violence prevention.

The lawsuit says Polymer80, Inc. and JSD Supply “intentionally undermine” federal and state law by selling firearm kits without background checks.

The report identified challenges that made it hard for some groups to complete their work — but city leaders promise to fix those problems before the next round of grants.

Most Americans, regardless of political party, support stronger gun laws according to a new survey. Pa. still lacks many of those policies.

Philadelphia City Council members want to ban ski masks in public places following a new SEPTA policy. Experts say it could have harmful consequences for Black youth.

This Thursday, City Council will approve a fiscal year 2024 budget. The current proposal includes public safety items such as policing and neighborhood cleanup.

Allegrini’s family is currently piecing the story together from snippets of video posted to social media by people who were on the interstate that night.

Allegrini died Sunday morning after a Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot him while responding to an illegal street race on I-95.

New York Police Department officers are not complying with federal legal standards for stop and frisk, according to a new report from a public oversight agency.

An illegal street race preceded the shooting, and Philadelphia police say they’re cracking down ahead of summertime.

Activists say the energy and purpose of the George Floyd protests continue to fuel social justice fights three years later.

The Black Clergy of Philadelphia believes its summit can result in a workable plan to help fight continued violence in the city.

Cherelle Parker has been more supportive of law enforcement than other Democratic candidates, including considering controversial practices such as stop and frisk.

Sunday’s Gun Violence Awareness Day event led attendees through song and prayer before encouraging them to sign letters to lawmakers in support of “common sense” gun laws.

Some Philly police officers stationed at schools during the school year will move to community centers as part of the city’s efforts to curb a spike in violence this summer.