Gun Violence

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.

The Texas school district said it's suspending its police department, citing "recent developments." An investigation is looking into the police response to the Robb Elementary

“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.

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.

Under the settlement, which is subject to court approval, the filming of Rust will continue with the "original principal players on board."

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.

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.

Philadelphia Judge issues “permanent injunction” blocking recent executive action banning guns at City Parks and Rec facilities and grounds.

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.

Area moms say they love the neighborhood and don’t blame RHS kids — but worry that nowhere is safe.