
Gun Violence
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
Philadelphia City Council recently passed a stricter version of an existing juvenile curfew that requires older teens to be inside by 10 p.m. this summer.
3 years ago
Task force tracks man accused of building ghost guns in Philly
The untraceable weapons are becoming more popular for use in crime in Philly. The effort is part of a crackdown on gun show sales.
3 years ago
Philly police search for suspect in sexual assault at SEPTA Broad Street station
The incident occurred at the Snyder station before the first train came through early Monday. Video and DNA evidence could help police make a quick arrest.
3 years ago
4 key takeaways from the Uvalde shooting investigation report
The investigative committee found law enforcement's response to the massacre involved little coordination and no leadership.
3 years ago
Are gun buyback programs worth it? The answer is complicated
Gun buyback programs don’t do much for city violence but can be helpful in other ways. Is there a way to change them to be more effective?
3 years ago
‘Systemic failures’ in Uvalde school massacre, report finds
A report says nearly 400 law enforcement officials rushed to mass shooting that left 21 people dead at a Uvalde elementary school.
3 years ago
Gun violence activist and survivor Oronde McClain was paired with WHYY host Cherri Gregg to produce a video and written work to show the true impact of gun violence.
3 years ago
Listen 6:00Will ongoing gun violence bring a stop-and-frisk resurgence to Philly? It wouldn’t be the first time
The much-criticized, historically racist policing tactic never actually went away, but in recent years officials had decried it and the city had moved away from its broad use.
3 years ago
Suspect in the Buffalo mass shooting has been indicted on federal hate crime charges
The white gunman has been held without bail since his arrest after the May 14 shooting that killed 10 Black people and injured three others.
3 years ago
Two Philadelphia summer events canceled as gun violence escalates
The city’s Summer Event Series and the West Fest Block Party have been canceled because of rising incidents of gun violence.
3 years ago