Topic: Gun Violence
“Killadelphia”
The latest episode of The Philadelphia Citizen’s podcast exploring stories and solutions from the front lines of Philly’s gun violence epidemic looks at the toll of gun violence on Philadelphia’s youth
By Jo Piazza“A Fresh 24”
Episode four of The Philadelphia Citizen’s podcast exploring stories and solutions from the front lines of Philly’s gun violence epidemic looks at the power of meaningful jobs in curbing violence.
By Jo PiazzaThe D.A. Race Is Not a Choice Between Reform and Safety
District attorney candidate Carlos Vega responds to last week’s guest commentary
By Carlos Vega“Get in Front of the Beef”
Episode three of The Philadelphia Citizen’s podcast exploring stories and solutions from the front lines of Philly’s gun violence epidemic takes us to cities that have successfully cut shootings—and to a local program that’s intervening in real time
By Jo Piazza“Roadmap to Nowhere”
The first episode of The Philadelphia Citizen’s podcast exploring stories and solutions from the front lines of Philly’s gun violence epidemic asks us to see the problem we’re trying to solve—and calls out our leaders for failing to take enough tangible action.
By Jo PiazzaJo Piazza On the New Philly Under Fire Podcast Series
Author and podcaster Jo Piazza spent a year trying to understand Philly’s gun violence epidemic—and identify ways to solve it. Listen to the groundbreaking seven-episode series starting today
By Jessica Blatt PressThe Other Epidemic
Episode two of The Philadelphia Citizen’s podcast exploring stories and solutions from the front lines of Philly’s gun violence epidemic puts the issue in a context we can all relate to: a public health crisis.
By Jo Piazza17+ Ways to Support Asian Americans in Philly
A mass shooting in Georgia put Asian Americans on even higher alert after a year of increased racial incidents. Here’s how you can help.
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyMeet Dr. Ruth Abaya
The pediatric ER doctor and public health manager is using every avenue possible to heal the other epidemic in our midst: gun violence
By Jessica Blatt PressReduce Gun Violence with Jobs
Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan’s anti-violence program has helped reduce shootings in Chicago’s South Side by 33 percent—while citywide, violence has spiked. The key? Economic opportunity
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy