Topic: Gun Violence
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 GemmellListen 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 AbdullahCan Temple Keep Its People Safe?
Officer Christopher Fitzgerald’s murder came 15 months after the university’s last high-profile killing. Students, parents and staff are searching for solutions
By Mensah M. DeanHow To End Our Culture of Gun Violence
A North Philly native who was shot, spent time in prison and worked in schools has seen a lot of violence. Here, he lays out his prescription for stopping it
By LuQman AbdullahHow to Really Run a City — Fighting Gun Violence
Former Mayors Michael Nutter and Kasim Reed speak with David Muhammad, the man behind Oakland’s 50 percent reduction in shootings, on our podcast
By Jessica Blatt PressShot on the Job
Two City workers were shot and killed on the job last year, while several others were threatened. The Trace looks at how the City of Philadelphia is responding
By Mensah M. DeanZeroEyes
Navy SEALs founded a software company that detects firearms on security cameras. Schools, corporate campuses, the Department of Defense — and SEPTA — are signing up.
By Courtney DuCheneA New Gun Violence Narrative
A study by a Temple trauma surgeon looks at the damaging effects of daily crime reporting on victims of gun violence. A bigger question remains: Would changing the news decrease shootings?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyMazzie Casher and Steven Pickens
The former high school friends launched Philly Truce, an app, event series and neighborhood watch to interrupt gun violence — because everyone has to work for peace in the city
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe Weird, Hopeful, Dismal, Exciting Year That Was (2022)
Happy to see 2022 in your rear view? Here’s what it means for 2023
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy