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Gun Violence

Tony Royster and two others drumming
Community

Philly group uses drumming to fight gun violence

Positive Movement Drumline spreads a message of peace through its drill team in its mission to stop gun violence.

7 months ago

Listen 2:11
A group of children stand on a stage addressing adults in the audience
Health

Philly anti-violence group says a national gun violence ad campaign missed the mark

Mothers In Charge expressed concern over the Ad Council’s gun violence campaign not reflecting the entire teen population.

8 months ago

Listen 1:14
A man shooting a gun at a piece of bulletproof glass as a test
Community

SEPTA tests bullet-resistant glass enclosures aimed at protecting Philly bus drivers

SEPTA said it initially will run eight buses with the compartments to see what, if any, adjustments are needed and to get driver feedback.

8 months ago

People on the streets after being moved
Community

9 months after Kensington cleanup, Philly officials offer progress report

Since last May, there’s been a 57% reduction in shootings in Kensington, and police have seized 24,000 grams of fentanyl, according to city officials.

8 months ago

Investigators walking through the scene
Courts & Law

5 more arrested in connection with 2024 Eid al-Fitr shooting in West Philadelphia

An additional five suspects have been charged with procuring the guns used in the shooting near the Philadelphia Masjid last April.

8 months ago

Listen 0:56
Josh Shapiro speaking
Courts & Law

Officer killed after a gunman took hostages at a Pennsylvania hospital

Officials say three staffers at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York and two other officers were shot and wounded in Saturday morning’s attack.

8 months ago

Ihsan Hines at the Discovery Center in Strawberry Mansion
Community

Many Gen Zers deal with higher rates of mental health challenges and firearm suicides, according to a new report

Project Unloaded's report, Triggering, outlines strategies to improve mental health, prevent suicides, and enhance community safety concerning gun issues.

8 months ago

Listen 1:02
Ayanna Greene-Davis sitting at her desk
Courts & Law

Philadelphia launches first office for crime victims

Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel revealed the Office of Victim Advocacy and Engagement, marking a first for the police department.

8 months ago

Listen 3:13
Pennsylvania State Rep. Jennifer O'Mara. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Pa. legislators push for Extreme Risk Protection Orders to prevent firearm suicides

Extreme Risk Protection Order laws, active in 21 states and Washington D.C., show promise in mitigating suicide and mass violence risks.

9 months ago

Listen 1:18
Austin Davis looks on
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania responds as Trump shutters White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

The office was disbanded by President Donald Trump on Jan. 21. Pennsylvania officials and advocacy groups say their work to fight violent crime will continue.

9 months ago

Listen 1:03
A closeup of the lights of a police vehicle
Courts & Law
6abc

Man shot, killed during confrontation with police near entrance ramp to Philadelphia International Airport

Police say they responded to a man who was stabbed and walking in the roadway early Monday morning. A physical altercation ensued, then an officer discharged his weapon.

9 months ago

Joe Brake shooting a gun in a range
Community

Where you shop counts: How 4 Pa. companies stack up on gun violence prevention

Guns Down America released the “Business Must Act” campaign, grading 38 corporations’ in-store policies, corporate actions and political and lobbying contributions.

9 months ago

Listen 0:59
Austin Davis speaks behind a podium
Education

Lt. Gov. Davis announces $56M in state grants to fund after-school programs and gun violence prevention

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis announced a total of 46 state grants to enhance Pennsylvania's after-school programs and reduce gun violence in communities.

9 months ago

Listen 1:07
Matt Platkin speaking at a podium.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey attorney general among those who say they’ll defend gun regulations in Trump’s 2nd term

New Jersey Democratic Attorney General Matt Platkin said his state and others with Democratic attorneys general, plan to intervene in cases already in the court system.

9 months ago

Police officers wearing a protective face masks as a precaution
Courts & Law

2 Philadelphia men plead guilty to killing SWAT officer in 2020 as police served murder warrant

Authorities say Elliott fired a dozen shots through a bedroom wall, striking O'Connor as he climbed an interior staircase.

9 months ago

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