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Gun Control

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Failed bump stock ban still on legislative agenda

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024
Lauren Jessop

One Democratic defector kept the bill from passing, for now.
By Lauren Jessop

Crime

Paul Davis: A most violent weekend — and the firearms preemption laws

September 22, 2023September 21, 2023
Paul Davis
1

The city goes to court once more to limit gun rights, but the guns used in crimes are almost all illegal already.
By Paul Davis

2A

Andy Bloom: Assault weapon bans make people feel better, but won’t make things better

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023
Andy Bloom

Previous bans let politicians feel like they were doing something, but failed to make a difference in reducing violent crime.
By Andy Bloom

Crime

Paul Davis: Mayor Kenney’s latest order is a futile and stupid gesture

October 7, 2022October 11, 2022
Paul Davis
3

Kenney wishes to be seen as doing something, but what he’s done will have no effect on the violence sweeping the city.
By Paul Davis

2A

Philadelphia pushes for more gun control, enforces existing laws less

October 6, 2022October 5, 2022
Anthony Hennen

Philadelphia’s attempt to create new gun restrictions was once again defeated by the judicial branch striking down a new city policy.
By Anthony Hennen

Crime

Ben Mannes: School shootings — solutions vs. politicization

June 24, 2022June 23, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
2

Congress and the states need to focus on the most effective practices to curb gun violence. That’s the first step in keeping our streets from becoming killing fields.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

2A

Toomey: Gun control deal still possible

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022
Isaac Avilucea
2

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) believes lawmakers are the closest to reaching a bipartisan agreement on gun control laws since he has been in the Senate.
By Isaac Avilucea

Crime

Zeoli Show: Councilman Squilla discusses curfew options for South Street in wake of Saturday’s mass shooting

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022
Todd Shepherd
1

In the wake of Saturday’s shooting on South Street, radio host Rich Zeoli probes Councilman Mark Squilla for solutions to Philly’s rampant crime issue.
Transcribed by Todd Shepherd

State Politics

PA talks more funding to expedite gun background checks

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022
Anthony Hennen

Officials from the Pennsylvania State Police on Tuesday testified in front of the House Appropriations Committee on firearm background checks.
By Anthony Hennen

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Pennsylvania gun carry permits soared in 2020, except in Philadelphia

June 21, 2021October 13, 2021
Stephen Gutowski
4

Philadelphians are wondering why they face so many bureaucratic roadblocks to acquiring gun-carry licenses, as the rest of the state is relatively unhindered.
By Stephen Gutowski

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Op-Ed

Thom Nickels: Travels in the Steel City

Thom Nickels: Travels in the Steel City

schedule July 18 2025
ink_pen Thom Nickels

What about Pennsylvania’s other great city, the city of Pittsburgh? Is life in Pittsburgh better than life in Philadelphia? Is […]

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