
Gun Violence
Philadelphia’s cycle of gun violence: trauma, healing and possible solutions
After Saturday's mass shooting in Philadelphia, Police Commissioner Outlaw and three anti-gun violence advocates talk about how to make Philly streets safe.
Air Date: June 8, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:45McConaughey calls for gun legislation in White House speech
The Uvalde, Texas, native, offered a full-throated exhortation for a gridlocked Congress to pass gun reforms that can save lives while not infringing on Second Amendment right
3 years ago
The city is working on ways to make the city safer in the wake of a deadly mass shooting that left three people dead and 11 others wounded.
3 years ago
State Capitol rally urges action to fight crime, aid victims
A group of crime victims and their allies rallied on the state Capitol steps Tuesday to call for changes, three days after a shooting in Philly killed three and wounded 11.
3 years ago
After anti-violence protest, Philadelphia students get meeting with Sen. Casey
Senator Casey met with students from the group “Enough is Enough,” who say they want to see the change start in Washington on the gun violence issue.
3 years ago
Second suspect in custody after South Street mass shooting
Authorities have said the gunfire started with an altercation between Quran Garner and an unnamed suspect, both of whom then began firing a total of 17 shots at each other.
3 years ago
At least three people were killed Saturday night and 12 others injured when multiple shooters fired at one another amid a crowd on busy South Street.
3 years ago
Students of color push back on calls for police in schools
Especially for students of color, their personal experiences with policing can leave them feeling unsafe and alienated from school when they see officers at school.
3 years ago
What we know about the deadly mass shooting on South Street
At least 14 people were reported injured, and three killed.
3 years ago
3 dead, 11 injured after shooting on South Street in Philadelphia
Multiple shooters were seen firing into a crowd, Philadelphia police say.
3 years ago
CHOP Gun Violence Memorial opens during ‘Wear Orange’ Weekend
CHOP officials say the garden, where benches and a colorful, stained glass sculpture were installed in 2021, is now a space where survivors can visit and reflect.
3 years ago
Turn in a gun, get $100 at Eagles’ gun buyback
The Eagles are teaming up with Philadelphia police for a no-questions-asked gun buyback in an effort to reduce gun violence.
3 years ago
Families of Uvalde, Buffalo victims to testify in Congress
Parents of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde will appear before a House committee next week as Congress debates gun measures.
3 years ago
Philly’s anti-gun violence leaders honored by City Council
The honorees were nominated by Philadelphia residents and have all lost a loved one to gun violence.
3 years ago
Listen 1:37Library workers call for longer hours, more staff to prevent summer gun violence surge
Philadelphia libraries aren’t open on the weekends or evenings, and many have trouble staying open during the week.
3 years ago