Temple alum’s martial arts program aims to pull kids away from gun violence

“You never see a Black man or Black kids do jiu jitsu,” said Jeff Whittingham, who is trying to change that.

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

Over five decades, the House of Umoja changed the lives of thousands of young men in Philadelphia.

Walter Wallace Jr.

Everything we know about the police killing of West Philly’s Walter Wallace Jr.

The 27-year-old was shot dead in front of his mother and neighbors.

North 11th Street

A peace walk through feuding North Philly communities, because stopping the violence ‘starts with us’

“Listen, young brother, you got to give yourself a chance at life.”

Philly is suing Pennsylvania so the city can enact stronger gun control laws

The legal action comes as local lawmakers struggle to combat rising violence, with homicides hitting a decade-long high.

North 11th Street

In-person classes have stopped. Shootings haven’t. So Philly schools are taking trauma support online

Can virtual counseling be effective? Some parents say it appears to be working.

North 11th Street

Neighbors beg for 24-hour patrols at violent North Philly corner, but police cite lack of resources

Research backs up the plea from leaders at Richard Allen Homes, who desperately want shootings to stop.

Broke in Philly

This map compares poverty rate with shooting rate across Philadelphia

The coronavirus pandemic is not helping.

North Philly police standoff

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

Residents near 15th and Erie hope for more even coverage of their community.

Made by students, ‘Our Philadelphia’ offers a look at how boys talk about gun violence

A group of West Philly teens who lost friends to shootings created a must-watch documentary.

Weekend of violence claims one of Philly’s hottest rising rappers at age 18

Aamir Johnson Daye, aka D4M Skiano, was loved by fans, friends, teachers and family.

Accurately tracking Philly’s gun violence epidemic depends on one guy named Gary

The city’s crime data recording system is “a rustic operation,” per the PPD.

George Floyd protests

Kenney’s curfew echoes Rizzo-led protest shutdown in 1964

Back then, mayors had to invoke state law to keep residents inside.

Philly schools implement new rules for lockdowns to reduce trauma

Also planned is the district's first-ever staff training dedicated to the procedure.

‘It was inundated’: Fatal police standoff in Frankford triggers memories of North Philly shootout

The hourlong gun battle shook up the Lower Northeast neighborhood.

Surrender a gun, no questions asked? Not an option in everyday Philadelphia

If it's not a scheduled buyback event, Philly Police require ID.

Students face off with police — at a basketball game to combat gun violence

Three Philadelphia high school juniors raised more than $1,800 thanks to "surreal" community support.

Across the Philly School District, lockdowns happen as frequently as every other day

An analysis of records from the past 10 years shows there's no real standard for how to report these incidents, which can leave students with nightmares.

Broke in Philly

Here’s a list of resources to include when reporting on gun violence in Philly

Have one to add? Let us know.

This new tool can help you understand Philly’s gun violence crisis

Plus: How about a resource list at the end of every article or broadcast about a shooting?