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

• By Harrison Cann
• September 30, 2024

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

• By Harrison Cann
• April 12, 2024

The new chair of Philly City Council’s tech committee wants to use data to help reduce gun violence

Councilmember Rue Landau pushes to modernize Philly’s search for solutions

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• January 26, 2024

Five for Friday: Gun control bills passed through House committee

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

• By Harrison Cann
• January 19, 2024

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

• By Harrison Cann
• September 1, 2023

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.

• By Jessica Benham
• April 17, 2023

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.

• By Harrison Cann
• September 27, 2022

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.

• By Harrison Cann
• September 14, 2022

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.’

• By Harrison Cann
• September 13, 2022

‘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.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• September 12, 2022

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.

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• August 31, 2022

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.’

• By Harrison Cann
• August 23, 2022

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.

• By Harrison Cann
• July 5, 2022

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.

• By Harrison Cann
• June 28, 2022

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.

• By Harrison Cann
• June 24, 2022

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

• By Justin Sweitzer
• June 13, 2022

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

• By Harrison Cann
• June 7, 2022

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

• By Justin Sweitzer
• May 25, 2022

Wolf, lawmakers call for action on stalled gun law reforms

Republicans say some prosecutors in the state are failing to enforce current laws

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 26, 2022

Philly again clashes with the commonwealth over local gun control

• By Harrison Cann
• January 20, 2022