Gun Violence

When Jamal Johnson arrives in the nation’s capital, he’ll meet with the Congressional Black Caucus to discuss gun violence in Philly and beyond.

Temple says the money will be used for tech upgrades, including gunshot detection devices, license plate readers, and CCTV cameras.

Philadelphia police are investigating after a person was shot outside of a school building on Wednesday afternoon.

A gun violence prevention nonprofit is teaming up with an existing juvenile justice program to provide mental health help and other services.

A Philadelphia law intended to reduce the number of traffic stops for minor vehicle violations appears to be working, according to a new analysis of Philadelphia Police Dept.

The legislation seeks to repeal rules prohibiting federal agencies from releasing firearm tracing data to anyone, including the general public.

Prosecutors had sought sentences of at least three years. Defense attorneys argued the men made no attempt to interfere with the counting of votes.

Two teenagers, including a 14-year-old, were among four people killed in separate shootings on Saturday night in Philadelphia.

The forum focused on Philadelphia’s rising gun violence crisis, and asked candidates how they plan to tackle the issue, if elected.

WHYY and the CeasefirePA Education Fund are teaming up to host a mayoral candidate forum on public safety. Here are five policy issues likely to come up.

Gun violence activists gather in North Philly to call for investment in the neighborhood after a mass shooting and the killing of a Temple University police officer.

Reversing the shooting epidemic is a foremost task facing anyone who wants to lead the city.

Residents of Strawberry Mansion, where seven people were shot last Thursday, say more school safety support and resources for families are needed to stop the violence.

The city hopes the film will open doors to mental health help for Philadelphians affected by gun violence.

To ease the burden on the family, Temple University said it will pay for Ofc. Fitzgerald's funeral.