
Gun Violence
House destroyed in fire after stand-off with suspect who shot at police in New Hanover Township
The suspect fired shots at the responding officers and a barricade was declared.
3 years ago
Can the National Guard really solve gun violence?
WHYY student interns team up with P.O.C., a partner in the News and Information Community Exchange, to survey residents about their feelings on the National Guard.
3 years ago
House passes semi-automatic gun ban after 18-year lapse
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pushed the bill forward Friday, but the legislation is likely to go nowhere in the Senate.
3 years ago
Sharon Hill Borough has released its independent report into last year’s police shooting — and many of the most important details are being withheld.
3 years ago
Pastors and police walk for peace: East Germantown hosts monthly prayer walk
The monthly prayer walk organized by the 14th District police took on extra meaning this week after a 7-year-old was caught in the crossfire of a shooting.
3 years ago
‘Children still live there’: The fight for safe summer play in Kensington
Due to safety concerns in Kensington, the City of Philadelphia is downsizing a program designed to encourage outdoor play for kids.
3 years ago
Listen 5:23Highland Park Parade attack suspect indicted for murder, attempted murder
A grand jury has indicted the man accused of opening fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, on 117 felony counts.
3 years ago
The defense is challenging whether the Delaware District Attorney’s Office produced enough evidence at the preliminary hearing to allow the case to go forward.
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Woman bought handguns and sold them to minors, Philadelphia DA says
The D.A.'s office said one of the guns was used in a shooting.
3 years ago
A curfew isn’t the way to protect Philly teens
A Philly teen suggests taking away her freedom under the new curfew law is not going to be the path to a safer city.
3 years ago
30 mothers, 30 photos: Gun violence photography project opens at Saunders Park
Across from Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, mothers of those lost to gun violence surround Saunders Park in a photo essay by photographer Kathy Shorr for Mural Arts.
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Gun rights advocates challenge Delaware’s new ban on assault-style weapons in federal court
The lawsuit argues that AR-15 rifles and similar weapons have long been in “common use” and that gives them protection under the U.S. and Delaware constitutions.
3 years ago
American gun violence has immense costs beyond the death toll, new studies find
Two new studies outline the massive financial, social and healthcare costs of America's gun violence epidemic on victims and the large pool of often forgotten survivors.
3 years ago
Mayor Kenney said he hasn’t visited gun violence victims — his office says otherwise
Mayor Kenney, police, and city officials say they’re committed to addressing issues in grant money and curfews.
3 years ago
Philly hits 300 homicides, just shy of last year’s record-setting rate
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner said more will have to be done to stem the rising tide of violence in the city.
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