Philadelphia

Policy

Philadelphia Eagles host ‘Safer America’ gun violence prevention summit with local and White House officials

Violence prevention advocates and public officials discussed a public health approach to combating gun violence at Lincoln Financial Field

Cherelle Parker

Policy

Five things you may have missed from Cherelle Parker’s 100th-day announcements

The Parker administration began to offer some details on plans to address crime and gun violence

Capitol Beat

Policy

Five for Friday: Gun control bills passed through House committee

The bills would still need to pass through a GOP-controlled Senate

Gun Control

Policy

Mary Gay Scanlon joins Philly advocates in calling for assault weapons ban

The Democratic congresswoman met with gun control and public school advocates in Philadelphia Thursday

Gun Control

Opinion

Opinion: Why I'm working to reduce gun violence

With the new session and a new majority, I will renew my fight for legislative action.

Philadelphia

Policy

Jim Kenney’s ban on guns in parks, rec centers criticized as ‘meaningless’ amid state’s firearms laws

Even those with permits to carry could be charged with trespassing – or worse – if caught with guns in city parks.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Two children per classroom will lose a parent or sibling before age 18, experts say

State panel reports gun violence, overdoses and suicide are affecting children and youth more than ever before.

Capitol Beat

Politics

House votes to hold Krasner in contempt for subpoena refusal

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office has declined to produce documents requested by the committee via subpoena, stating their investigation is not being done ‘in good faith.’

Policy

Politics

‘They are coming after you’: GOP lawmakers vow to defend gun rights at annual rally

The 17th Annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms rally featured Second Amendment advocates from across Pennsylvania.

News & Politics

Politics

President Joe Biden touts public safety policy in visit to Wilkes-Barre

The president also knocked Republicans who have defended the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Criminal Justice

Politics

Larry Krasner refuses to comply with state committee subpoena leading an investigation into his job performance

Krasner’s attorneys sent a letter to the committee stating that it serves ‘no legislative purpose.’

Jim Kenney

Politics

UPDATE: Kenney’s comments following Fourth of July shooting spark outrage among local officials

Some City Council members have called for the mayor’s resignation. Kenney sought to clarify his comments Wednesday afternoon.

Gun Control

Policy

Gun control bill once again amended and replaced with GOP concealed-carry legislation

The House Judiciary Committee voted to amend a firearm background check bill, changing it into a constitutional carry proposal.

U.S. Congress

Policy

Toomey, Senate colleagues applauded for bipartisan effort addressing gun violence

Pat Toomey was among the Republicans who worked behind closed doors to get the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act through the Senate.

News & Politics

Policy

Democrats fail in efforts to force votes on gun legislation in Harrisburg

In wake of recent mass shootings, Democrats accused Republicans of blocking action on gun-related reforms

Business

Policy

In wake of South Street shooting, an existential threat to businesses

City officials and police are weighing options that ensure public safety while not hampering businesses on South Street

Gun Control

Policy

Democrats in Harrisburg call for gun law reforms after deadly Texas shooting

An effort to ban semi-automatic rifles failed in the state House on Wednesday