The Alarming Normalization of Political Violence in America

These events, a former U.S. Congressman from Bucks County and social commentator note, are no longer a bug, but a feature

By Patrick J. Murphy and Peter Fox

The Opposite of the Philly Shrug

Crime and poverty have plagued Philadelphia since William Penn’s day. Philly gun violence interrupter Mazzie Casher has historic yet modern solutions

By Malcolm Burnley

Is the Memorial Day Mass Shooting a Sign of Philly’s Summer to Come?

Warm weather often brings a spike in shootings. Officials are hoping to mitigate it through teen programming and increased patrols

By Mensah M. Dean
The Citizen Recommends

Author Event about The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence

In his new book, Chicago economist Jens Ludwig makes the case for social interventions to prevent gun violence. He will talk with Civic Coalition to Save Lives’ David Brown at the Free Library this week

By Rita Oceguera

Mayor Parker, Put that “One City” Rhetoric into Action

Jew hate in a Center City bar. A cop shot during a brawl outside Overbrook High. An assassination attempt on our Governor. Maybe it’s time for a rally that reminds us to refocus on shared values and seeing ourselves in one another?

By Larry Platt
Integrity Icon 2025

Nathan Sallard, Violence Interrupter

For the role he’s played in reducing violence in our city and uplifting others, Sallard is one of this year’s Integrity Icons

By Christina Griffith

Will Trump’s Budget Cuts Mean More Shootings?

Despite helping to slow bloodshed, several local gun violence prevention community groups are losing federal funding

By Mensah M. Dean

“A Lot of What We’re Known for is Violence.” 

Amid an increase in youth-driven shootings, young Philadelphians want people to know that they hope to live in peace

By Afea Tucker

“We Are in Survival Mode”

Even with a city budget proposal that pays for community-driven gun violence intervention work, organizers are worried about President Donald Trump’s promises to slash federal funding

By Afea Tucker

Early Promise in Kensington 

After a year of intervention in Philadelphia’s most infamous neighborhood, homicides and shootings have dropped.

By Mensah M. Dean