Why a former Philly police star is back to lead state anti-violence efforts
Charles Ramsey was known for for his tough-on-crime mantra.
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Google flubs on SOS alert for North Philly shooting
Experts say the search giant might be doing more harm than good.
7-hour North Philly police standoff ends without fatalities: Suspect surrenders, hostages free
Six officers were injured during the gun battle, and more than 50 children were trapped in a nearby daycare for hours.
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The NRA hates Pat Toomey, but he still can’t get background checks passed
The senator broke with fellow Republicans to defy the gun lobby, but in multiple tries over the past decade, he's failed to force action.
‘Do something now’: Philly soccer player uses field mic to send gun violence message to Congress
Ale Bedoya gave voice to the sentiment many are feeling after this weekend's back-to-back mass shootings.
Using fire and force, this Philly author turns guns into garden tools
For those who’ve lost loved ones, Shane Claiborne’s hammer can be cathartic.
Homicide is the leading cause of death for young black men in Philly. What should we do?
We spoke with five community leaders to get their ideas for solutions.
Philly sees the equivalent of a mass shooting every 3 months
Trauma surgeons have a sad name for these instances: "everyday mass shootings."
Philly gives $700k to neighborhoods orgs to help reduce gun violence
The Office of Violence Prevention is giving out grants up to $20,000.
This journalist will spend a year creating guidelines for America’s gun violence reporting
Jim MacMillan scored a prestigious RJI Fellowship to establish best practices for news about shootings.
Instead of airbrushing fancy cars, this t-shirt shop helps Philly remember loved ones
"In Memory" products account for half the sales at Airbrush Allstars in Northern Liberties.
What we know about the West Philly police shooting of an Ethiopian immigrant
The DA's office has launched an investigation into the shooting of 25-year-old Kelab Belay.