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 ...

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.

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

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.