Black teens in Philly should be worrying about getting into college. Instead, we worry about getting shot.

Kristian Marche’s death makes me wonder if the violence will ever end.

Longtime City Hall staffer Linda Rios was killed in an apparent murder-suicide at her Holmesburg home

Five-year-old Marcus Yates was lost to gun violence 30 years ago. His family took comfort in the neighborhood mural painted in his memory. Until that mural got taken down.

A 48yo man was shot and killed by police after a big gunfight near 20th & Snyder

3D-printed guns have been temporarily blocked in PA after an emergency hearing Sunday night

712 people have been shot in Philly this year, 12.3 percent more than last year at this date

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Gun violence continues to plague this city

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Universal background checks failed by 1 vote, but gun control supporters could still win

Rep. Perry Warren of Bucks County plans to introduce his own background checks bill.

PPD Commissioner Richard Ross said extra patrol officers will be posted outside Philly newsrooms, watching for anything that seems out of place

Bump stock ban bill moved forward in the Pa. House, universal background check bill did not

One person is dead and at least 20 injured after a shooting at Trenton’s ‘Art All Night’ festival

At 1 p.m., Philly will #FilltheSteps of the Art Museum to stand against gun violence

The event, organized by Daily News columnist Helen Ubiñas, will go on rain or shine.

Krasner’s DAO

Why social justice advocate Movita Johnson-Harrell upended her life to join Krasner’s DAO

She'll bring an activist voice to the DA's Victim Witness Services and Restorative Justice division.

Apartment of Temple student shot dead this weekend showed no signs of forced entry, but lots of evidence of a struggle

Couple fronts $140,000 cash to save North Philly community hub

Greg and Danielle Parker are serious about helping Sharswood.

Another March for Our Lives supporter: Sixers star Ben Simmons

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PHOTOS: Signs at Philly’s March for Our Lives decry gun violence, demand change

The rally brought out elected officials, parents, teachers, activists and survivors.

Speaking at March for Our Lives in Philly: Students, educators, parents, activists, elected officials, survivors

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With #PortraitsofParkland, Mt. Airy woman turns gun violence anger into activism

Laura Silverman's drawings will show up during Saturday’s March for Our Lives.

From Parkland to Philly: Local youths talk gun violence

• In anticipation of the planned March for our Lives on March 24, the Philadelphia Youth Commission and Mayor’s Millennial Advisory Committee are co-hosting a discussion seminar where young people in Philly can talk about the impact of gun violence in their lives, and also connect to solutions and resources in the city.
• The event will start with an educational lecture, then break into smaller workshops to explore solutions. There will also be creative stations set up, so attendees can express themselves in artistic form.
• All Philadelphia youth are invited to attend for free. Also welcome: parents, teachers, school administrators and elected officials at the federal, state and local levels.

Where: South Philadelphia High School at 2101 S. Broad St., 19108

When: March 22, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

How much: Free with registration

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