Gun violence Prevention

A trauma surgeon, community leader, and gun violence prevention reporter ask Philly mayoral candidates tough questions

A trauma surgeon, community leader, and gun violence prevention reporter ask Philly mayoral candidates tough questions

Reversing the shooting epidemic is a foremost task facing anyone who wants to lead the city.

Latest news

Fundraiser for family of slain Temple police officer surges past $225k in less than a day

What we know about the Temple police officer fatally shot in North Philadelphia

Learning about the House of Umoja’s anti-violence work inspires Philly teens: ‘We need to breathe together’

Coming in March: A mayoral forum on gun violence, with community-sourced questions and a focus on solutions

Community solutions

This West Philly barbershop offers cuts, credentials, and comfort to the community

This West Philly barbershop offers cuts, credentials, and comfort to the community

Homicides dropped after Philly gangs signed a 1974 peace pact. What can we learn from the org that brokered the truce?

Homicides dropped after Philly gangs signed a 1974 peace pact. What can we learn from the org that brokered the truce?

Philly vs. Harrisburg

Why Philly can’t make stronger gun laws, and the legal battle to get that changed

Why Philly can’t make stronger gun laws, and the legal battle to get that changed

Weekly Gun Violence statistics, with PCGVR

Policing

Jonny Castro’s 1,200 portraits memorialize people lost to gun violence and fallen first responders

Jonny Castro’s 1,200 portraits memorialize people lost to gun violence and fallen first responders

Details on the AI gun detection tech SEPTA is installing in 300 surveillance cameras

Details on the AI gun detection tech SEPTA is installing in 300 surveillance cameras

Citing ‘criminal activity,’ police are nixing more block parties in West and North Philly

Citing ‘criminal activity,’ police are nixing more block parties in West and North Philly

Violent crime is exceedingly rare on South Street, despite longstanding misconceptions fueled by the recent shooting

Violent crime is exceedingly rare on South Street, despite longstanding misconceptions fueled by the recent shooting

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District Attorney’s Office

Pa. House impeaches Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner in 107-85 vote: Here’s how everyone voted

Pa. House impeaches Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner in 107-85 vote: Here’s how everyone voted

‘Political brinkmanship’ or ‘misbehavior in office’? House committee votes to impeach Krasner, sending articles to the floor

‘Political brinkmanship’ or ‘misbehavior in office’? House committee votes to impeach Krasner, sending articles to the floor

How Philadelphians working to end gun violence feel about the Krasner impeachment effort

How Philadelphians working to end gun violence feel about the Krasner impeachment effort

The Krasner impeachment process has officially begun

The Krasner impeachment process has officially begun

Role of the media

Can journalism that centers community help stop shootings? PCGVR is betting on it

Can journalism that centers community help stop shootings? PCGVR is betting on it

How local news can help heal Philly’s gun violence crisis without harming communities

How local news can help heal Philly’s gun violence crisis without harming communities

Critics say local TV news graphic frames Roxborough shooting like a ‘video game’

Critics say local TV news graphic frames Roxborough shooting like a ‘video game’

A year after police shootout, North Philly neighborhood says it’s stronger, more resilient than ever

A year after police shootout, North Philly neighborhood says it’s stronger, more resilient than ever

More Gun Violence Prevention news

‘Like I’m a nobody’: Breaking news coverage of shootings is dehumanizing and delays progress, per new Temple study

‘Like I’m a nobody’: Breaking news coverage of shootings is dehumanizing and delays progress, per new Temple study

Hundreds used Philly’s new 211 violence prevention hotline, many from the city’s most impacted neighborhoods

Hundreds used Philly’s new 211 violence prevention hotline, many from the city’s most impacted neighborhoods

Philly students really want after-school activities to be safe spaces, but aren’t sure it’s true

Philly students really want after-school activities to be safe spaces, but aren’t sure it’s true

Why Gun Owners of America keeps winning in Philadelphia, blocking local firearms regulation

Why Gun Owners of America keeps winning in Philadelphia, blocking local firearms regulation

How Roxborough parents are processing the high school scrimmage shooting

How Roxborough parents are processing the high school scrimmage shooting

Krasner impeachment hearings kick off, with witnesses — many on videotape — also placing blame on mayor and police commissioner

Krasner impeachment hearings kick off, with witnesses — many on videotape — also placing blame on mayor and police commissioner

Mentorship, entrepreneurship, better enforcement: Community leaders highlight urgency to ‘reimagine Philadelphia’ in the face of gun violence

Mentorship, entrepreneurship, better enforcement: Community leaders highlight urgency to ‘reimagine Philadelphia’ in the face of gun violence

Harrisburg holds Krasner in contempt, Philly DA says impeachment would violate constitutional rights

Harrisburg holds Krasner in contempt, Philly DA says impeachment would violate constitutional rights

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