Philadelphia is experiencing historic levels of gun violence. The city hit a grim record of 499 homicides in 2020, and 2021 could prove deadlier — there were 420 homicides as of Tuesday, an 18% increase over the same period the year before. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
Following several high-profile shootings outside local businesses, shop owners and business associations in Philadelphia are pleading with the city to invest more in public safety along its commercial corridors, including better lighting, surveillance, and proactive community policing. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
“You never know what’s gonna happen when you’re standing right here,” said Mark Tadlock, as he waited for a bus at Broad Street and Olney Avenue. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Philadelphia may spend $1.8 million to install 360-degree camera systems at city playgrounds and recreation centers where gun violence has erupted. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
Mental health and post traumatic stress bear a hidden cost in the aftermath of gun violence. | From: Love Now Media (Read more.)
With gun violence on the rise and homicide rates reaching record highs in Philadelphia earlier this year, District Attorney Larry Krasner bet big that community and nonprofit groups like Asia Adams Foundation could be a genuine part of the solution. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
Activists at a community conversation pushed for more centralized resources. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
The state will spend about $10 million in grants to Philly community groups fighting gun violence. Will it stop the shootings? | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
Philadelphia’s District Attorney has given out another round of grants to nonprofits to combat violence in the city and a stern warning to those who are thinking about committing a gun crime. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
The platform allows residents to report brewing neighborhood conflicts and people to volunteer and train to work as mediators to help de-escalate those conflicts before shooting starts. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
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