gun violence

The School District of Philadelphia launched its Safe Path gun violence prevention program in 2022. Pa. lawmakers are now calling for $50 million in state funds to expand it.

By Sammy Caiola/WHYY

June 29, 2023 | 9:37 AM

New survey on red flag laws, license requirements shows holes in Pa. gun legislation, advocates say

Most Americans, regardless of political party, support stronger gun laws according to a new survey. Pa. still lacks many of those policies.

By Sammy Caiola/WHYY

April 30, 2023 | 8:28 AM

More people are getting away with murder. Unsolved killings reach a record high

While the rate at which murders are solved or “cleared” has been declining for decades, it has now dropped to slightly below 50% in 2020 – a new historic low.

By Eric Westervelt/NPR

April 1, 2023 | 8:35 AM

The Nashville school shooting highlights the partisan divide over gun legislation

Before the funerals had even begun for the three children and three adults slain on Monday, the well-practiced roaring and debate had resumed in Congress.

By Ron Elving/NPR

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