Gun Violence

Opening statements are set to begin Tuesday morning.

Starting Monday, the Philadelphia Police Department is boosting its presence outside 25 school zones in response to growing incidents of gun violence.

Mental health and post-traumatic stress bear a hidden cost in the aftermath of gun violence.

Connecting victims of gun violence to resources that may help them achieve a sense of well-being means navigating a complex system with ambiguous rules.

Some victims of gun violence are blamed for their own death. Families often challenge ambiguous policies to get financial help in the aftermath.

The City of Philadelphia takes a big financial hit every time someone is injured or killed due to gun violence. Much of the costs are borne by the city itself.

Lawyers announced Thursday afternoon that a settlement was reached, but kept the amount private.

The Justice Department will pay $88 million, which includes $63 million for the families of the slain and $25 million for survivors of the shooting, it was announced Thursday.

The lawsuit accuses the three officers of excessive force and negligence, and blames the Sharon Hill Borough Council and police chief for failing to properly train officers.

DA Larry Krasner and challenger criminal defense attorney Charles Peruto join us to discuss the Philadelphia DA race, criminal justice, and the city's soaring homicide rates.

As the city's homicide rate continues to climb, the District Attorney's office has a new effort to bring resources to people affected by the gun violence epidemic.

The tragic mistake came hours after some workers walked off the job to protest conditions and production issues.

Court records show that an assistant director unwittingly handed Alec Baldwin a loaded weapon and told him it was safe to use.

A landmark synagogue building in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood remains dormant three years after it was the scene of a rampage that left 11 people dead.

Educators, politicians, racial justice organizers, and clergy gathered Wednesday evening to call for a coordinated, citywide strategy to stop the violence.