Gun Violence
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
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 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.
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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.
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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
Video, tips sought in probe of shooting outside Subaru Park that wounded 8
Authorities say one of the teens remains hospitalized in critical condition.
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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.
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Cherelle Parker has been more supportive of law enforcement than other Democratic candidates, including considering controversial practices such as stop and frisk.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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