Gun Violence Prevention

Musicopia has received a transformative private gift, in addition to a $500,000 grant from the city for gun violence prevention through the arts.

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.

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

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

Republican Congressman Andrew Clyde, of Georgia, unveiled the Medicaid Funds Integrity Act to restrict Medicaid funds for gun violence prevention programs.

The DOJ is offering assistance to remove the abandoned cars across the city.

New Jersey and Delaware joined a 16-state alliance aimed at going after gun makers to reduce violence.

Pastor Aaron Campbell opens a new state-of-the-art STEM lab for young people to stay on the cutting edge of technology.

A recent study found young Black men in Wilmington feel they need protection to stay alive. Work is being done to provide hope.

A study by a North Carolina–based firm revealed Pennsylvania paid out more than $54 million in settlements over five years.

Philadelphia police said they plan to increase law enforcement’s presence outside City Hall in the wake of a triple shooting in Dilworth Park.

The survey found that only 48 percent of city residents believe Philly police are doing a good job.

Experts at Penn Medicine say firearm injuries and deaths occur due to improper gun storage in homes with children.

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court upheld state laws that prevent municipalities from enacting their own firearm regulations.

Philly’s Office of Public Safety expands the Group Violence Intervention Initiative. The program focuses on youth most at risk.