Gun Violence
Prosecutor: Gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre harbored ‘malice and hate’ for Jews
The federal trial of Robert Bowers comes four and a half years after the shooting deaths of 11 worshipers from three congregations meeting at the Tree of Life synagogue.
3 years ago
Cherelle Parker has been more supportive of law enforcement than other Democratic candidates, including considering controversial practices such as stop and frisk.
3 years ago
Shooting erupts outside Subaru Park in Chester hours after Union II game; 9 injured
Investigators focused on the area around parking lot A near Delaware Avenue and Norris Street.
3 years ago
Delaware gun owners can get certificate proving their assault weapons are legal under state’s ban
The law says the voluntary document constitutes "conclusive proof" the weapon is legal. Owners must show police the unloaded weapon.
3 years ago
Listen 1:27Democrats advance gun-control bills in Pennsylvania House
The party describes the proposals as relatively moderate measures to cut down on gun trafficking, suicide deaths, accidental shootings and day-to-day violence
3 years ago
Sunday’s Gun Violence Awareness Day event led attendees through song and prayer before encouraging them to sign letters to lawmakers in support of “common sense” gun laws.
3 years ago
Listen 1:20Gun owners’ PAC threatens Lower Merion with criminal action and lawsuit for restricting gun sales
The PAC says the township’s ordinance is unlawful, and that it will file private criminal complaints against each official involved if it’s not repealed.
3 years ago
Cannabis and Teens, Grassroots Violence Prevention, Studio 2 Trivia
THC levels in cannabis on today's market are more potent than decades ago, leaving many parents worried about their teen's developing brains. Rutgers' Danielle Dick joins us.
Air Date: May 18, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Philly police plan to fan out to pools, recreation centers in high-violence areas this summer
Some Philly police officers stationed at schools during the school year will move to community centers as part of the city’s efforts to curb a spike in violence this summer.
3 years ago
The city allocated $13.5 million to gun violence prevention nonprofits in 2022, and now they’re evaluating its impact. The second round of the program is already underway.
3 years ago
Listen 4:51Moment of silence, bell tolling for Buffalo supermarket mass shooting victims 1 year after massacre
Mayor Byron Brown led a moment of silence outside of the Tops Friendly Market on the city's east side Sunday.
3 years ago
How Philly’s gun violence crisis fluctuated across 30 years of police commissioners
A look at how the city has fared under its most recent top cops.
3 years ago
Listen 5:28Portrait exhibit honors victims of Philadelphia gun violence ahead of Mother’s Day
The art exhibit at City Hall featured the portraits of 55 homicide victims as a way to help grieving mothers who’ve lost children to gun violence.
3 years ago
Philly’s first female top cop wants to change public opinion about law enforcement, and herself
A new mayor will need to partner with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw — or replace her — to tackle the city’s gun violence crisis.
3 years ago
Three years, no arrests: Ahmad Morales and Philadelphia’s homicide clearance rate
The national homicide clearance rate is at an all-time low. Philadelphia’s numbers are lower.
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