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Gun Violence

Governor Josh Shapiro speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro, House Democrats pressure Senate Republicans to greenlight gun reform bills

Gov. Josh Shapiro visited East Lansdowne to rally support for what he called “common sense” gun reform which faces an uphill battle in the Senate.

3 years ago

Rev. Robert Collier addresses the media at a press conference
Community

Black Clergy of Philadelphia hosting summit on violence

The Black Clergy of Philadelphia believes its summit can result in a workable plan to help fight continued violence in the city.

3 years ago

Montgomery County courthouse on a sunny day.
Courts & Law

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will start inspecting gun stores; business owners react

The county sheriff said the routine inspections are not meant to be punitive, but to ensure businesses comply with state law.

3 years ago

This undated photo provided by the Sayreville, N.J., Borough Council shows Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour. New Jersey prosecutors said Tuesday, May 30, 2023, that they arrested a Virginia man on murder and gun charges in the February death of the local councilwoman who was found fatally shot in her SUV outside her home
Courts & Law

N.J. prosecutors announce murder charge against Virginia man in fatal shooting of councilwoman

Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said 28-year-old Rashid Ali Bynum, of Portsmouth, Va., was arrested on first-degree murder and two second-degree handgun charges.

3 years ago

Aderrien Murry, 11, called the police as his mother asked — but when officers arrived, one of them shot him in the chest. A new lawsuit says officials failed to train and supervise its officers.
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Courts & Law

Family of Aderrien Murry, 11-year-old shot by police, files federal lawsuit

The family of Aderrien Murry is seeking at least $5 million in damages.

3 years ago

Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Video, tips sought in probe of shooting outside Subaru Park that wounded 8

Authorities say one of the teens remains hospitalized in critical condition.

3 years ago

File photo: The Tree of Life Synagogue, lower left, stands in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 19, 2023. The federal jury trial of the suspect in the nation's deadliest antisemitic attack is scheduled to get underway Tuesday morning, four and a half years after the shooting deaths of 11 worshipers at a Pittsburgh synagogue.
Courts & Law

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

Mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker participates in the Restoring Safety Forum at WHYY.
Politics & Policy

Democratic mayoral nominee Cherelle Parker wants to strengthen police, lean on stops and searches to tackle gun violence

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

A stadium with
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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

An assault rifle is shown along with paperwork
Courts & Law

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 1:27
Pennsylvania state Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Democrats 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

t shirt memorial on a lawn showing names of people killed
Community

Interfaith gun violence rally uses lawmaker letter campaign to demand more than just thoughts and prayers

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 1:20
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Courts & Law

Gun 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

A cannibis plant that is close to harvest grows June 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Studio 2

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 50:01
Deputy Commissioner James Kelly, Mayor Jim Kenney, Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and Sgt Eric Gripp give an update on Philadelphia Police Department strategy ahead of summer
Community

Philly 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

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