Topic: Gun Violence

Like cities around the country, Philly has seen a drop in homicides this year — but more work is needed from the state and the city to keep reducing violent crime

In the wake of this week’s mass shooting in Southwest Philly, is it time to start regulating the sale of bullets rather than just repeating gun control rhetoric?

This week's shooting in Kingsessing is another sign that Philadelphia is failing to staunch its rampant gun violence — despite evidence about what works. Here are some ideas.

A Philadelphian who witnessed a murder in his neighborhood reflects on the collective trauma that we must overcome to have true freedom

A shooting survivor and anti-violence advocate has a plan — inspired by our pro sports teams — to get the whole city behind stopping violence

The City Council at-large candidate’s vision includes better school funding, growing tech jobs … and Drone Force Philly

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?

It's guns, the MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member asserts, not the knowledge that gay and trans people exist

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.

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