Gun Violence
Philly group violence intervention initiative expands to include youth
Philly’s Office of Public Safety expands the Group Violence Intervention Initiative. The program focuses on youth most at risk.
2 months ago
Listen 0:54Temple deploys AI gun detection system
Temple becomes the first university to deploy ZeroEyes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware.
2 months ago
Listen 1:14Delco man sentenced in gun battle outside football game that led to girl’s shooting death by police
Prosecutors said the man, who was 15 in 2021, fired at another person, and Sharon Hill officers shot at a car they thought was the gunfire source, killing an 8-year-old.
2 months ago
Violence interrupters move to break the cycle of gun violence in Philly
Pushing Progress Philly expands its program to help young men build bright futures and keep them off the streets.
2 months ago
Listen 1:00Teen arrested for a series of deadly summer shootings, Philly city leaders announce
U.S. Marshals arrested a 17-year-old Wednesday linked to two deadly shootings in Philadelphia over the summer.
2 months ago
Local groups honor gun violence victims in Philly and its suburbs
Local groups remembered the hundreds of people killed as a result of gun violence in Philadelphia and in its surrounding counties.
2 months ago
Listen 1:00Philly organization gets financial boost for victims of violence
Uplift Center for Grieving Children will be awarded $50,000 by District Attorney Larry Krasner and the Philadelphia Foundation as part of its violence prevention microgrants.
2 months ago
Listen 0:59Philly City council member calls on Pa. lawmakers to restrict sale of large-capacity magazines
Councilmember at-large Dr. Nina Ahmad introduced a resolution calling on state lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 200, which restricts the sale of large-capacity magazines.
2 months ago
Listen 1:227 shot in North Philadelphia early Saturday morning, police say
Two victims are in critical condition, including a 17-year-old girl.
3 months ago
Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’
The panel said that “another Butler can and will happen again” without major changes in how candidates are protected.
3 months ago
Young filmmakers document gun violence in Philly’s Kensington neighborhood
Student filmmakers from North Philadelphia document gun violence in a new PBS documentary airing tonight on WHYY-TV 12.
3 months ago
Listen 2:19Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner defends his record
DA Krasner won two elections running as a progressive criminal justice reformer. His critics say he's been too soft on crime.
Air Date: October 15, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 44:24Police ID man wanted in connection with triple shooting on SEPTA bus in Philadelphia
Authorities say they are searching for 18-year-old Raphael Ezeamaka from Darby, Pennsylvania.
3 months ago
3 nurses injured in hit-and-run outside of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia police say the driver of a silver Jeep Cherokee struck three nurses around 4:22 a.m. Saturday morning while fleeing the hospital.
3 months ago
While Wilmington ranks as one of the least safe cities, it has some of the largest number of law enforcement employees per capita.
3 months ago
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