Topic: Gun Violence

Is Social Media Behind Philly’s Rise in Violent Crime?
Instagram feuds, Twitter taunts and online videos are taking the blame for several shootings over the last couple of years. The answer is old-fashioned communication
By Will Marani
Guest Commentary: The Team Philly Needs Now
A shooting survivor and anti-violence advocate has a plan — inspired by our pro sports teams — to get the whole city behind stopping violence
By LuQman Abdullah
City Council Election 2023: Jalon Alexander Thinks Tech Can Save Philly
The City Council at-large candidate’s vision includes better school funding, growing tech jobs … and Drone Force Philly
By Christina Griffith
“Our Children’s Killers Are Still Out There”
The police, DA and Sheriff’s Office have kicked off a new partnership to track down known homicide suspects. Will it help assuage the frustration of victims’ families?
By Mensah M. Dean
Listen: Ali Velshi on Protecting Our Children From Real Threats
It's guns, the MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member asserts, not the knowledge that gay and trans people exist
By Ali Velshi
How To Really Run A City
By Ralph Thorn
Future-Ready: Policy Questions for Mayoral Candidates
The world — and our city — will transform over the next decade. What the next mayor does — or does not do — will shape the future, for better or worse.
By Anne Gemmell
Guest Commentary: Listen to Teens on Gun Violence
A North Philly native who was shot, spent time in prison, and now works in schools offers concrete ways to engage young people in ending the travesty of shootings
By LuQman Abdullah