Sammy Caiola
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Everyone’s trying to solve Philly’s gun violence crisis. Is more collaboration the answer?
Four Philly nonprofits originally planned gun violence prevention events on the Saturday before Mother’s Day.
2 years ago
Listen 2:08As Mother’s Day approaches, grieving moms plead for gun violence solutions
Mothers in Charge, a nonprofit led by moms who’ve lost children to gun violence, gathered at City Hall to push for more action on Phily’s gun violence crisis.
2 years ago
Some City Council members and community advocates say the money should be used to expand community policing efforts.
2 years ago
Listen 1:52Many Philadelphia residents are pitching in to reduce blight this spring, some with the goal of making neighborhoods safer.
2 years ago
Listen 5:43Philadelphia officials are rolling out summer activities for kids, in anticipation of a surge in gun violence this summer. What will it take to make them safe?
2 years ago
Gun violence prevention hotline aims to connect Philadelphians to resources
The City of Philadelphia has added a gun violence prevention hotline to its 2-1-1 services, to link callers with jobs, counseling, and other help.
2 years ago
False promises? Recipients of Philly’s gun violence grants are still spending their own money
Philadelphia has set aside funding for community groups combating gun violence. But nonprofit leaders say actually getting the money has been a challenge.
2 years ago
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