
Gun Violence
Philadelphia judge blocks mayor’s ban on guns at Parks and Rec facilities
Philadelphia Judge issues “permanent injunction” blocking recent executive action banning guns at City Parks and Rec facilities and grounds.
3 years ago
Philly carjackings way up, homicides slightly down
For the first time ever, carjackings in Philly have topped 1,000 this year, but the city’s DA says homicides are down slightly from this time last year.
3 years ago
Area moms say they love the neighborhood and don’t blame RHS kids — but worry that nowhere is safe
Area moms say they love the neighborhood and don’t blame RHS kids — but worry that nowhere is safe.
3 years ago
Three people arrested after they took a toy gun to Ridley High School
The incident happened the day after the shooting at Roxborough High School.
3 years ago
Hundreds gather in Roxborough for vigil following deadly shooting
During the vigil, donations were made to the family of 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde, who was killed outside of Roxborough High School.
3 years ago
Listen 1:09New Jersey Senate President signals concealed carry reform is on the way
Thursday, Senate President Nick Scutari said his caucus is considering changes to concealed carry in the wake of a recent Supreme Court decision.
3 years ago
“People are tired. People are scared. People are moving out of the city,” said a longtime Philly teacher at a roundtable convened by Allan Domb.
3 years ago
Critics say local TV news graphic frames Roxborough shooting like a ‘video game’
An exec at CBS Philadelphia said the image is no longer in use.
3 years ago
Teachers and students use class time to discuss gun violence after Roxborough shooting
Across Philadelphia, teachers are grappling with how to discuss Tuesday’s shooting at Roxborough High with frustrated and fearful students.
3 years ago
Five shooters launched targeted attack at Roxborough High, police say
A day after the shooting following a football scrimmage at Roxborough High, some students say they don’t want to go to class as police search for shooters.
3 years ago
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas releases a list of recommendations for alleviating gun violence in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
14-year-old killed, four students injured in shooting near Roxborough High School
According to Philadelphia police, at least two shooters ambushed a group of teenagers following football scrimmages.
3 years ago
Listen 1:18Philly mayor bans guns at city recreation facilities
The executive order is similar to a measure passed by Philadelphia City Council in 2019.
3 years ago
13 people killed, 21 wounded in school shooting in Russia
Russia's Investigative Committee said in a statement that seven children were among those killed in the shooting in the school in Izhevsk.
3 years ago
Peace Day at Parkway Northwest: Students assemble to send a message on Gun Violence
One section of a grade at a time, the entire student body gave presentations.
3 years ago