Gun Violence

The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting launches Survivor Connection, a resource for journalists to connect with gun violence survivors.

If the ordinance passes, Delaware County would join a growing number of communities in Pennsylvania who have made ghost guns illegal.

Mayor Cherelle Parker introduced her proposed budget to city council Thursday, with a commitment to keep city residents safe.

Three more BNG members entered guilty pleas for murders and related offenses, and could be spending much or all of their remaining lives in prison.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.