Gun Violence Prevention

Councilmember Isaiah Thomas releases a list of recommendations for alleviating gun violence in Philadelphia.

According to Philadelphia police, at least two shooters ambushed a group of teenagers following football scrimmages.

The executive order is similar to a measure passed by Philadelphia City Council in 2019.

One section of a grade at a time, the entire student body gave presentations.

This summer, Black fathers had an opportunity to learn parenting skills, connect to jobs and therapy, and meet other dads through a parenting workshop.

Those looking to replace Mayor Jim Kenney have all highlighted gun violence as a top issue.

The proposal comes after a recreation department worker was killed when caught in the crossfire of a shooting.

As of Sept. 11, the year-to-date statistics from "Operation Pinpoint," Philadelphia’s group violence intervention program, show only slight decreases.

Top city officials say people know who the suspects are in a rash of recent killings, and they need to come forward to help.

They say Tiffany Fletcher, who was killed by a stray bullet while at work, was a pillar of her neighborhood.

The Rebuild initiative aims to make up for years of disinvestment. Amid the gun violence crisis, some residents say upgrades are not happening fast enough.

Community members who attended the first round of listening tours in the spring say it’s not clear how their input will be used in the fight against gun violence.

Even though research says curfews don't do much, “an announcement will be made soon” as to when more teen curfew centers are opening in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia’s 211 system is now fully staffed. Plans are underway to ensure security is a top priority at the Made in America Event over Labor Day weekend.

Kathryn Ott Lovell spoke with WHYY about park safety concerns at this month’s ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly remodeled 33rd and Wallace Playground.