Sammy Caiola

Across Philadelphia, teachers are grappling with how to discuss Tuesday’s shooting at Roxborough High with frustrated and fearful students.

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

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 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.

An analysis finds that most of the money will be spent on long-term strategies to address root causes rather than solutions that could slow shootings in 1-3 years.

Anti-violence activists say stronger parenting can help prevent gun violence.

Philadelphia is bringing back “listening sessions” to gain community feedback on the gun violence crisis, extending a series held in the spring.

Officials say the 2021-22 school year saw nearly 700 incidents of gun violence, 304 of which involved active students.

The House of Umoja has been credited with helping to quell Philly’s gang violence crisis in the 1970s. Now it wants to train a new generation of peacemakers.

Mayor Jim Kenney and District Attorney Larry Krasner joined forces Wednesday to address a mass shooting that occurred at Shepard Recreation Center Tuesday night.