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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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Gun Violence

Police officers walk from Roxborough High School
Courts & Law

Trial ordered for 4 in ambush shooting outside Roxborough High School

At Tuesday’s preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented evidence they said tied the adult and juvenile suspects to the Sept. 27 shooting outside of Roxborough High School.

3 years ago

A group of people are gathered on a street lined with rowhomes.
Community

‘Guns Down’ rally shines spotlight on dearth of support for Wilmington families reeling from violence

Shootings and homicides fell dramatically in Wilmington in 2022, but church, community, and political leaders say there’s still far too much carnage.

3 years ago

Governor Murphy hold up signed gun safety legislation
Courts & Law

Judge temporarily blocks parts of N.J.’s controversial new concealed carry law

The injunction follows a lawsuit from gun rights groups challenging the constitutionality of a rule that makes it illegal to carry a handgun in several “sensitive places.”

3 years ago

A view of the State Capitol and
Politics & Policy

Homicide rate drops 43% in New Jersey’s capital city during 2022

Twenty-three homicides were reported in Trenton during 2022, a significant drop following two straight record years. The mayor says more needs to be done to reduce violence.

3 years ago

An evidence marker is seen beside a knife outside Philadelphia City Hall
Community

Gunfire outside Philadelphia City Hall under investigation

The scene was littered with shell casings and a knife was dropped on the ground.

3 years ago

An abandoned house and lot on the 2900 block of Westmont Avenue
Community

Fighting blight by fixing up homes could bring down Philly gun violence, new study shows

Abandoned homes that were repaired as part of a University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University study saw a drop in shootings compared to homes that didn’t.

3 years ago

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Students unveil the mural of Dr. Martin Luther King. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

Philly’s MLK Day of Service will focus on gun violence prevention

Thousands of people will devote themselves to helping others on the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King.

3 years ago

A photo of a man in front of a series of other portraits in the background.
Community
Billy Penn

Jonny Castro’s 1,200 portraits memorialize people lost to gun violence and fallen first responders

As a PPD forensic artist, drawing crime victims is his job — but this side project keeps him going.

3 years ago

The exterior of Richard Wright School in Strawberry Mansion
Community
Billy Penn

Hundreds used Philly’s new 211 violence prevention hotline, many from the city’s most impacted neighborhoods

The 24/7 service connects people with resources and prevention tools.

3 years ago

A group of people speak into microphones at a roundtable discussion.
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Community

Editor’s note: WHYY News is committed to telling stories about Philly’s fight to curb gun violence, and the reporting can be traumatic

WHYY News is committed to reporting on solutions to Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis, and we recognize the reporting may be traumatic for some.

3 years ago

A row of people sit at a table with microphones in front of them.
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Community

Gun violence in 2022: 500+ homicides, prevention efforts, and public safety

2022 was another challenging year for the communities most affected by Philadelphia gun violence.

3 years ago

DA Larry Krasner stands a podium.
Politics & Policy

‘I’m not going to celebrate’: New carjacking unit, no homicide record for DA’s Office in 2022 wrap-up

In his end-of-the-year meeting with the media, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke about hope for a better 2023.

3 years ago

A police officer drives in Philadelphia
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Community

Navigating ‘Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist’ content

Here's a look at the episodes and ancillary content behind the WHYY News and Temple Logan Center podcast.

3 years ago

Women gather together and look towards the camera.
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Community

‘Considered last if considered at all’: Stop and frisk’s impact on Black women and co-victims of violence

The conversation about stop and frisk centers on Black and brown men. What about Black women and co-victims of violence?

3 years ago

New Jersey Democratic Senate President Nicholas Scutari opens debate on legislation
Politics & Policy

New Jersey lawmakers pass concealed carry gun legislation after ruling

The Democrat-led Senate passed the measure in what is scheduled to be the last voting session of the year, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.

3 years ago

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