Topic: Gun Violence

Philadelphia’s status as the nation’s poorest big city is a major cause of its gunfire.

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

The leaders of a new tech nonprofit on how Mayor Parker can use data to achieve her safer, cleaner, greener and more equitable Philadelphia

Pennsylvanians are divided on the issue of gun safety regulations — as are young people. A group of Princeton students lays out the major party candidates’ views

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

A Kensington woman who has helped more than 2,400 people survive potential overdoses now has a storefront to provide more services — despite the City’s efforts to shut down harm reduction programs in the neighborhood

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