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While city staff said the program had been a long time coming, the vote eerily came on the same night that a 14-year-old boy was injured in a shooting in ...
Attorney General Dave Sunday, together with law enforcement partners, has announced charges against several convicted felons accused of possessing illegal firearms, including some allegedly tied to ...
As 2026 looms, leaders united in desire to provide ‘unifying experiences’ For Philadelphia, 2026 is everything — and city ...
After months of declining gun violence, 57 people have been shot this July. Residents fear what this means moving forward ...
Activist/advocate Alim Howell recently had a Zoom call with legislative aide Jared Namnun and policy director Eliza Alford, of the office of Councilwoman ...
Homicides are up 10% in Milwaukee this year. Even more depressing — and truly infuriating — is the perception that gun deaths ...
Philadelphia's multi-layered approach aims to reduce gun violence with community partnerships and youth-led initiatives.
Philadelphia's urban improvements correlate with reduced crime, suggesting environment plays a role in safety.
As part of the executive order, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency will establish a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention, led by PCCD Chairman Charles Ramsey, who will also be ...
In Pennsylvania, gun violence intervention programs have been proven to work, so state and local advocates are asking for more. CeaseFirePA hosted a panel on reducing gun violence on Wedensday in ...
What Federal Funding Cuts Mean for Local Gun Violence Prevention Efforts The start of this decade marked a sea change in the country’s approach to gun violence. Halfway through, things are shifting ...
“These recommendations recognize that violence is ultimately a symptom of the larger crisis of pervasive poverty in Philadelphia,” Kenney said.