Center City
City Hall: Police Commissioner, Survivors of Gun Violence Testify Before City Council
The committee focused on the accounts of survivors of gun violence and the loved ones of homicide victims. [continue reading…]
Mother’s In Charge
Crime
North Central: Mothers Come Together to Combat Violence
The pain of losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare particularly when senseless violence is the culprit. Eight of the 331 murders in Philadelphia during 2012 struck children ages zero-17, with another 22 homicides [continue reading…]
Mantua
Mantua: Community Talks About Violence Prevention
Members of the Mantua community came together Thursday night to share concerns about an issue that’s devastating their community. St. Jude Baptist Church was the site of a forum, aimed at raising awareness in an [continue reading…]