Crime

Gunfire in Philadelphia has taken grandfathers, brothers, cousins, and children. The losses reflect what’s at the root of America’s shooting epidemic

Homicides are down more than 45 percent this year, while all shootings have dropped more than 35 percent. How did that happen — and who is most affected?

For the first time in a decade, three gun violence prevention bills passed the state house this year. Here’s why they still might not become law

A Harrowgate resident has spent years advocating for the people who actually live in the neighborhood. Here’s what she wants to see from the City

A Conestoga high schooler who lost close family members one year ago desperately wants this uniquely American crisis to stop — and shares ways you can make it happen

Philly’s downtown has 2.5 miles of alleys. Here’s why the President/CEO of Center City District sees the potential for beauty and community instead

Gun violence is significantly down in Philly this year, including among young people. But residents aren’t celebrating just yet

Meet Laura Madeleine, who turned her terror over a school shooting into the Soul Shots Portrait Project

Larry Krasner and other law enforcement officials asked residents for their assistance locating homicide suspects. Now they aren’t sure how many they’ve caught

Police Commissioner Bethel and DA Krasner can't explain the recent drop in gun violence. The head of a community nonprofit on the frontlines says it’s no mystery — but there should be more support