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To stop shootings, young people say Philly must confront the ‘status and money’ guns can bring
‘Speaking about consequences being a motivator for them to stop gun violence isn’t enough,’ said one participant in a town hall on Philly’s gun violence epidemic.
4 years ago
What is up with young adults in Philly not taking coronavirus seriously? Here’s what they said
Some teens and young adults admit they’re being cavalier, while others are attempting to find a balance between isolation and safety.
4 years ago
Listen 4:32Philly teens to reach out to shooters as violence increasingly targets their peers
Between Saturday night and Sunday morning, at least five teens were shot in Philadelphia, one fatally, in less than 12 hours, according to police.
4 years ago
News of Obama DNC speech draws 200 outside Philly’s American Revolution Museum
Last-minute news Obama would give his DNC speech from one of the galleries drew a crowd outside the museum to get a glimpse of the former president.
4 years ago
Developer who wants to turn Sigma Studios into condos wins delay at Historical Commission
In addition to hosting Stevie Wonder and David Bowie, Sigma Studios is where Philadelphia International Records – the Gamble, Huff, and Bell label – got its start.
4 years ago
Less traffic, less risk: Zamar Jones’ neighbors pitch speed bumps as a violence deterrent
Following the fatal shooting of 7-year-old Zamar Jones, a West Philly block’s request for speed bumps is getting another look by the city.
4 years ago
Listen 2:26Educator who survived gun violence opens West Philly community center
A historic spike in shootings has residents urgently calling for more community support and resources. The new ECO Center in West Philly hopes to provide that.
4 years ago
‘Where’s the outrage?’ Philly leaders rally after another weekend of shootings
After at least two dozen people were shot in Philly over the weekend, including two young boys, about 150 people rallied at City Hall calling for action.
4 years ago
Marchers push Drexel, Penn to dissolve private police forces by 2025
Residents near Philly’s colleges and universities have long complained of racial profiling by campus police, who are less accountable to the public.
4 years ago
West Philly neighbors gather for emergency meeting after 7-year-old’s fatal shooting
"Stop putting Band-Aids on something that needs surgery,” cried longtime anti-violence activist Colwin Williams.
4 years ago
‘They’re cutting 30% of the time that we have left’: Census outreach goes into overdrive
The U.S. Census Bureau says all people need to be counted by Sept. 30. Now, leaders and community organizers find themselves adjusting their plans, again.
4 years ago
Philly DA files charges against man in fatal shooting of 7-year-old
Zamar Jones, who was playing on his porch, was struck in the head as adults exchanged gunfire. He died Monday, the District Attorney’s Office said.
4 years ago