Gun Violence
Six people killed in shooting at a Walmart in Virginia
The incident is the second high-profile mass killing in only a handful of days.
1 year ago
Changing the beat: Philly rappers take the violence out of drill music
Drill music, a subgenre of hip hop, has come under fire for graphic depictions of violence and criminal activity. Some Philadelphia artists are working to change the genre its
1 year ago
N.J. Assembly passes concealed carry restrictions following 2-hour debate
The bill seeks to establish various handgun-free zones, including government-owned properties, schools, bars, some restaurants, and entertainment venues.
1 year ago
Philly DA Krasner continues to rally public to fight impeachment
With an impeachment trial hanging over him, Larry Krasner continues to say it’s nothing more than partisan politics.
1 year ago
The Colorado shooting comes in a year rife with anti-LGBTQ sentiment, advocates say
The shooting, which occurred on the eve of Transgender Remembrance Day, is the latest tragedy in a year that's felt particularly bleak, according to LGBTQ advocates.
1 year ago
5 people were killed and 25 wounded in a shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado
Two patrons confronted and fought the suspect, the police chief said. The motive behind the attack is unknown.
1 year ago
Tree of Life shooting survivors’ stories told in documentary
Filmmaker Trish Adlesic cultivated relationships with the survivors and families of the victims to make a film, “A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting.”
1 year ago
SEPTA turns to artificial intelligence to scan passengers for potential shooters
The new software is designed to quickly identify when someone draws a weapon gun on the transit system and notify police immediately.
1 year ago
Philadelphia sanitation worker dead after shooting in Mayfair
A Philadelphia sanitation worker is dead after a shooting on Friday morning in the Mayfair neighborhood.
1 year ago
Gun rights advocates target Delaware’s high-capacity magazine buyback in latest court filing
After suing the state over gun laws, the Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association’s latest challenge targets a high-capacity magazine buyback program.
1 year ago
Former Philadelphia police officer sentenced for killing unarmed man
A jury convicted Eric Ruch of voluntary manslaughter in September.
1 year ago
What’s working? Tyrique Glasgow’s Young Chances Foundation presses on with violence prevention plan
At the Young Chances Foundation in South Philly's Grays Ferry area, gun violence prevention involves feeding kids, mentoring them, and building their trust in law enforcement.
1 year ago
Listen 2:22Pa. House impeaches Philly DA Krasner over policies
The vote sets the stage for what would be the first Pennsylvania Senate impeachment trial in nearly three decades.
1 year ago
Understanding the stop and frisk debate in Philadelphia, in 5 charts
In the midst of Philadelphia’s ongoing gun violence crisis, some people are asking whether the controversial policing practice stop and frisk is part of the answer.
1 year ago
Episode 1: How did we get here?
WHYY and Temple University collaborated on a podcast looking at the controversial policing practice stop and frisk. Episode 1 is “How Did We Get Here?”
Air Date: November 15, 2022
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