Gun violence Prevention

Amid gun violence crisis, Philadelphia may be safer than people think

Amid gun violence crisis, Philadelphia may be safer than people think

Comparing a recent Gallup poll to crime statistics shows perception is not reality.

Latest news

What we know about the pre-Fourth of July mass shooting in Philadelphia

How Philly’s gun violence crisis fluctuated across 30 years of police commissioners

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

‘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

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