Can Philly’s Youth Curfew Policy Really Prevent Violence?

Research shows curfews do little to reduce crime, but the city's curfew centers have become a vital hub for young people

By Mensah M. Dean

How to Stop Women from Buying Guns Illegally

Women in Philadelphia commit less than 10 percent of the city’s shootings — but make up nearly a quarter of people arrested for straw purchasing

By Mensah M. Dean

The End of Progress on Philly Gun Violence?

After months of declining gun violence, 57 people have been shot this July. Residents fear what this means moving forward

By Mensah M. Dean

“We’re Losing Kids”

As youth gun violence continues to rise, several local organizations are teaching young people the skills to stop, think, and choose differently

By Afea Tucker

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