Topic: Gun Violence

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
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
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