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Gun Violence
Why Gun Owners of America keeps winning in Philadelphia, blocking local firearms regulation
“We stopped Mayor Kenney in less than a week, and we will do the same to you,” the group’s Pa. director said after knocking down the rec center ban.
2 years ago
37 killed, mostly preschoolers, in Thai day care attack
It was the deadliest mass shooting in the country's history. The assailant, identified as a former police officer, killed his wife and child before taking his own life.
2 years ago
Halyna Hutchins’ family settles with Alec Baldwin over cinematographer’s death
Under the settlement, which is subject to court approval, the filming of Rust will continue with the "original principal players on board."
2 years ago
How local news can help heal Philly’s gun violence crisis, instead of make it worse
A workshop brought together journalists, researchers and advocates to seek a better way. “I was mad at the world because of the media,” one survivor said.
2 years ago
Police search for people of interest in deadly shooting near Roxborough HS
Prosecutors charged a 16-year-old suspect with murder, attempted murder. Investigators also revealed they have identified seven other people in connection to the shooting.
2 years ago
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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 years ago