
Posts tagged with 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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

This map compares poverty rate with shooting rate across Philadelphia
The coronavirus pandemic is not helping.

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.

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.

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?