
Gun Violence
Most of Philly’s gun violence funding doesn’t immediately address the crisis, analysis shows
An analysis finds that most of the money will be spent on long-term strategies to address root causes rather than solutions that could slow shootings in 1-3 years.
3 years ago
Philly artists and advocates weigh the impact of drill music — minus the violence
Drill music, a subgenre of hip hop, has come under fire for graphic depictions of violence and criminal activity. Some Philadelphia rappers want to make a difference.
3 years ago
Listen 5:02On first day of school, Philly violence prevention activists call on dads to step up
Anti-violence activists say stronger parenting can help prevent gun violence.
3 years ago
Listen 5:41Man dead, 2 injured in Toms River shopping center shooting
Police found three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds near Anchorage Square Plaza.
3 years ago
Woman pulls gun during argument in King of Prussia Mall food court: Police
Officials said the woman pulled the gun after an argument near the Five Guys. The gun never went off.
3 years ago
Community members gather in South Philly for discussion on policing, stop and frisk debate
Some community members say they understand why City leaders are calling for the return of stop-and-frisk measures, but worry policy could backfire.
3 years ago
Uvalde school police chief fired 3 months after botched response to school shooting
Families of the 21 victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary had been demanding Arredondo be fired since details became clear of the law enforcement failures that day.
3 years ago
Residents and business owners both say they wish officers were more engaged. They disagree on how.
3 years ago
Philly officials want your ideas on gun violence solutions. Sessions begin this week
Philadelphia is bringing back “listening sessions” to gain community feedback on the gun violence crisis, extending a series held in the spring.
3 years ago
Philly DA Krasner applauds high bail after family feud ends in gunfire
Larry Krasner doesn’t like cash bail for non-violent offenses, but for gun crimes he believes the sky should be the limit.
3 years ago
Violence-free zone? House of Umoja looks to 70s-era peacemaking practices to keep teens safe
The House of Umoja has been credited with helping to quell Philly’s gang violence crisis in the 1970s. Now it wants to train a new generation of peacemakers.
3 years ago
Listen 5:41The Great American Gunshow investigates the allure of guns
Team Sunshine Performance Corporation has begun a long-term theatrical investigation of America’s conflicted relationship with firearms.
3 years ago
Activists demand full report on Fanta Bility shooting
After a grand jury investigation, three Sharon Hill police officers were arrested in January and charged with manslaughter and reckless endangerment.
3 years ago
Ending the ‘silos’: Northwest Philly anti-violence groups seek to collaborate with lawmakers
Northwest Philly advocates say red tape and poor communication remain the biggest impediments to making a dent in the city’s gun violence crisis.
3 years ago
Mayor Jim Kenney and District Attorney Larry Krasner joined forces Wednesday to address a mass shooting that occurred at Shepard Recreation Center Tuesday night.
3 years ago