Sammy Caiola

A federal ban on assault weapons could keep children safer from gun violence at school this year, lawmakers and advocates say.

The peaceful march ended in front of the Philadelphia 24th Police District station.

The city of Philadelphia says there will be more police officers around school campuses this fall in an effort to prevent gun violence.

In Philadelphia, where relationships between police officers and residents are already strained, the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry Jr. could have larger consequences.

City of Philadelphia public safety leaders have made a resource guide to help point residents affected by gun violence to services.

An increase in concealed carry permits is leading to an increase in total homicides, according to a new study from Rutgers University Camden.

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says the department is suspending Officer Mark Dial with intent to dismiss due to an administrative violation.

“I don’t care how you unpack this, a death sentence is not called for for erratic driving,” said attorney Shaka Johnson.

A panel of experts led by Pa. House Majority Leader Matthew Bradford discussed gun policies at Villanova University Monday.

For the first time on record, the firearm suicide rate for Black teens is higher than for white teens, according to preliminary data from the CDC.

Law enforcement officials still haven’t released findings about the Pa. state trooper killing of 18-year-old Anthony Allegrini Jr. on June 4.

Philadelphia is the latest city to crack down on straw purchases in an effort to curb gun violence.