Sammy Caiola
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Teachers and students use class time to discuss gun violence after Roxborough shooting
Across Philadelphia, teachers are grappling with how to discuss Tuesday’s shooting at Roxborough High with frustrated and fearful students.
2 years ago
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas releases a list of recommendations for alleviating gun violence in Philadelphia.
2 years ago
North Philly parenting workshop aims to prevent gun violence, one father at a time
This summer, Black fathers had an opportunity to learn parenting skills, connect to jobs and therapy, and meet other dads through a parenting workshop.
2 years ago
Where do Philly’s mayoral candidates stand on gun violence prevention?
Those looking to replace Mayor Jim Kenney have all highlighted gun violence as a top issue.
2 years ago
Listen 2:34‘It’s long overdue’: Gun violence around Philly rec centers makes updates more urgent, residents say
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.
2 years ago
Listen 5:37Philly resumes gun violence listening tours. But what impact have they had?
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.
2 years ago
Most of Philly’s gun violence funding doesn’t immediately address the crisis, analysis shows
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.
2 years ago
On first day of school, Philly violence prevention activists call on dads to step up
Anti-violence activists say stronger parenting can help prevent gun violence.
2 years ago
Listen 5:41Philly officials want your ideas on gun violence solutions. Sessions begin this week
Philadelphia is bringing back “listening sessions” to gain community feedback on the gun violence crisis, extending a series held in the spring.
2 years ago
Safe zones and security cameras: Philly officials address safety concerns ahead of school year
Officials say the 2021-22 school year saw nearly 700 incidents of gun violence, 304 of which involved active students.
2 years ago
Violence-free zone? House of Umoja looks to 70s-era peacemaking practices to keep teens safe
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.
2 years ago
Listen 5:41Mayor Jim Kenney and District Attorney Larry Krasner joined forces Wednesday to address a mass shooting that occurred at Shepard Recreation Center Tuesday night.
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