In 2020, Philadelphia had 499 homicides – nearly 150 more than the previous year. Gun violence worsened in 2021 – with 562 homicides that year – and then dropped slightly in 2022.

Gun violence remains a pressing issue in Philadelphia, despite a notable decrease in incidents in 2023. The city is witnessing a significant community response aimed at addressing this crisis ...

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 ...

In 2020, Philadelphia had 499 homicides – nearly 150 more than the previous year. Gun violence worsened in 2021 – with 562 homicides that year – and then dropped slightly in 2022.

The increase in patrols is part of a new crime reduction plan. The city's $5.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2023 includes $184 million for gun violence initiatives, and a nearly $30 million ...

Philadelphia has experienced the biggest drop in gun violence among major U.S. cities so far in 2024, according to a new report from a Washington D.C.-based think tank.

Activist/advocate Alim Howell recently had a Zoom call with legislative aide Jared Namnun and policy director Eliza Alford, ...

Husband-And-Wife Team From Philadelphia Launch Organization Combatting Gun Violence The group's message is resonating in Philadelphia, where although there has been a significant reduction in gun ...

When the Community Crisis Intervention Program (CCIP) was launched a few years ago in Philadelphia, it was part of a push by the city to invest in more community-based violence-prevention efforts ...

Reuben Jones, a gun violence prevention advocate in Philadelphia, has talked to multiple neighbors and business owners who've had to clean up blood in his North Philly neighborhood.