Gun Violence

Some schools are now limiting who can attend games, or starting them before nightfall. “No school wants that negative stigma’’ of a violent episode.

The legislation includes more comprehensive background checks and a ban on carrying handguns in government buildings, sporting arenas, and bars.

On Wednesday, authorities announced Yaaseen Bivins, 21, was charged with murder and four counts of aggravated assault for the gunfire late last month.

Yaseen Bivens is charged with murder in the death of 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde after police found he purchased ammunition while a convicted felon.

The verdict is the second big judgment against the Infowars host for claiming the massacre was staged. It came in a lawsuit filed by the relatives of eight victims.

A suspect has been arrested in the deadly shooting near Roxborough High School, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said.

Three Philadelphia police officers were shot and wounded at a home and a suspect was killed early Wednesday when a SWAT team tried to arrest a man wanted on a homicide charge.

The “Community Bereavement Fund”, launched by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men, went live today to offer assistance to families who’ve lost a child to gun violence.

The curfew would remain at 9:30 p.m. for those 13 and under and 10 p.m. for those 14 and up if the full council approves the regulation.

Just under two weeks after a targeted shooting at Roxborough High School’s football scrimmage, lawmakers present a $500,000 grant to update the school’s security.

Sales of books for young people on violence, grief, and emotions have increased for nine straight years, with nearly six million copies sold in 2021.

The City of Philadelphia says it’s simplifying its grant payment process for gun violence prevention nonprofits. Payments for the last round were several months delayed.

Rapper ARSIN explains the start of the #PrayForPhillyChallenge, and how he’s hoping to connect Philly teens to resources.

The city's ban on gun at rec centers and playgrounds is blocked by a judge. Also, the apology for the Holmesburg Prison experiments. And, time management guru Laura Vanderkam.

Police said there were threats of violence at Coatesville High School on Friday, and there are ongoing safety concerns at Roxborough High School following a deadly shooting.