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Gun Violence

A closeup of a protester's open carry gun
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania can’t stop young adults from openly carrying guns during emergencies, U.S. court rules

The 3rd U.S. Circuit judges, in a 2-1 decision found that 18- to 20-year-olds enjoy the same Second Amendment rights as other citizens, just as they do the right to vote.

2 years ago

A man kneels in front of a memorial surrounding the sign that reads,
NPR
Community

Justice Department report finds ‘critical failures’ in response to Uvalde attack

The Justice Department's critical incident review comes more than a year and a half after the gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.

2 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol
Politics & Policy

Gun control measures advance out of Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House committee

Even if the measures clear the House floor, however, they will likely face a cold reception in the state Senate, as did other gun control measures passed last year.

2 years ago

An aerial view of police presence at the site of a shooting
Courts & Law

2 arrested in 2022 mass shooting in Kensington

The incident outside Jacks Bar just off the intersection of Kensington and Allegheny sent nine people to the hospital.

2 years ago

An aerial view of police presence at the site of a shooting
Courts & Law
6abc

Suspect arrested in 2022 mass shooting that injured 9 people in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is holding a news conference Friday morning to provide more on the case.

2 years ago

Movita Johnson-Harrell
Community

Filmmaker Marco Williams discusses Philly-based ‘Murders That Matter’ documentary on Instagram Live

The cinematic journey documents one woman’s personal crusade to turn tragedy into positive action.

2 years ago

An up-close photo. of DA Larry Krasner.
Courts & Law

Philly homicides down 20% in 2023, DA Larry Krasner says end of COVID restrictions helped

Murders peaked at 562 in 2021 before falling to 514 in 2022. In 2023, the number dropped again, as 410 people were killed on city streets.

2 years ago

File photo: Gov. Phil Murphy speaks about commonsense gun safety. (@GovMurphy/Twitter)
Politics & Policy

The number of shooting victims hit 15-year low in New Jersey

State officials report a 13% dive in shooting victims in 2023 compared to a year ago.

2 years ago

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Policing the Police
Community

Imam killed in shooting outside Newark mosque, shooter at large, authorities say

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said that the imam’s loss will be felt across the state and city.

2 years ago

The image shows the covers of the two books American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15 by Cameron McWhirter and Zusha Elinson, plus Differ We Must by Steve Inskeep
Studio 2

The True Story of the AR-15 Rifle, NPR’s Steve Inskeep on Abraham Lincoln

The 20 million AR-15s in the U.S. today are a symbol of constitutional freedom, evil and terror. A new book, 'American Gun', traces the weapon's history and transformation.

Air Date: December 27, 2023 12:00 pm

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Philadelphia City Councilmember Curtis Jones gestures as he speaks.
Community

New blueprint offers 140 ways to stop violent crime in Philly

The blueprint plan comes from suggestions offered at a daylong event earlier this year.

2 years ago

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A group of people pose for a photo in an open clearing with trees.
Community

Philly’s gun violence rates are dropping but more work is needed to strengthen youth empowerment, leaders say

Organizations led by millennials and Gen-Z Philadelphians are now turning their attention toward Philly’s next mayor for more support.

2 years ago

Listen 1:19
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin points to a photo he says shows guns stored near a ground-floor window at a gun shop, contrary to state law, on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Trenton, N.J. The shop was one of three gun dealers Platkin sued on Tuesday. The suits were the first brought by his office under a 2022 law aimed at holding gun dealers accountable by allowing the attorney general to sue under New Jersey's public nuisance laws. (AP Photo/Mike Catalini)
Courts & Law

3 gun dealers sued by New Jersey attorney general, who says they violated state law

Two of the suits involve Pennsylvania-based companies and one involves a New Jersey firm.

2 years ago

The scene of a shooting that left two Philadelphia police officers wounded on Dec. 10, 2023. (6abc)
Community
6abc

2 Philadelphia police officers shot in Holmesburg; suspect also shot

For one of the officers, this is his second time being shot in the line of duty.

2 years ago

outside Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Cente
Courts & Law

Philly youth are rallying against the court system. Could repairing it turn the tide on gun violence?

A group of Philly teens is fighting for juvenile justice reform. Their demands reveal cracks in a system they say is allowing gun violence to thrive.

2 years ago

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