Weekly Brief: 09.06.23

September 6, 2023

Each week we share news from our Center plus local updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.


This week: New honors for our team, an old friend back in the news, drones over schools, a local history lesson and goodbye Eyewitness News.

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Weekly Brief: 08.30.23

August 30, 2023

Each week we share news from our Center plus local updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.


This week: We are making plans to share our work during events taking place this fall at the University of Scranton, the University of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson University, the Harvard Radcliffe Institute, Tufts University and Washington and Lee University.

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Discussing gun violence, prevention and the role of the media, with the media

August 27, 2023

Tyrique Glasgow, at right, CEO of the Young Chances Foundation in Philadelphia, shares community perspectives on gun violence news reporting during a collaborative panel presentation we organized for the national Online News Association Conference in Philadelphia.

Glasgow is seated next to our director of research and Stoneleigh Foundation fellow Dr. Jessica Beard as well a Temple University journalism Prof. Yvonne Latty, director of the Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting and Mensah Dean, Philadelphia staff writer for The Trace. Moderator Sarah Glover, vice president of news & civic dialogue at WHYY in Philadelphia is standing at left. Read More

Weekly Brief: 08.16.23

August 16, 2023

Each week we share news from our Center plus local updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.


This week: We helped plan a session on gun violence prevention reporting for a national journalism conference coming to Philadelphia next week.

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Weekly Brief: 08.09.23

August 9, 2023

Each week we share news from our Center plus local updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.


This week: New podcast episode. More conferences. And there’s another violence prevention reporter on the job.

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Weekly Brief: 07.26.23

July 26, 2023

Each week we share news from our Center plus local updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn. This week: Last chance for Film Fest. Homicides are trending down in Philadelphia Read More

Stepping up to start our fourth year

June 26, 2023

The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting will turn three years old on July 1. Our programs are going strong, growth and progress are good and we have big plans for the future. We won’t celebrate while the crisis persists but we are proud of the work we do and hopeful about demonstrating impact moving forward. During the past 12 months: Read More

Weekly Brief: 06.21.23

June 21, 2023

Each week we share news from our Center plus local updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.


This week: Seeking Credible Messengers for our expanding podcast. Got a nice nod from healthcare journalists. Apply to intern with us. Upcoming events. And much, much more.

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Weekly Brief: 06.14.23

June 14, 2023

Each week we share news from our Center plus local updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.


This week: Lessons from New York. Students getting shot. Role of the media. And more.

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Weekly Brief: 05.31.23

May 31, 2023

Each week we share news from our Center plus local updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.


This week: Our team discusses public health intervention, gathers for a gala and presents new research.

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Weekly Brief: 05.17.23

May 17, 2023

Each week: We share news from our Center plus updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.


This week: Our team takes a new course, two research partners are honored and you can take a look at our (likely) next mayor’s safety plan.

Above: Portraits remembering 55 homicide victims were displayed in the Philadelphia City hall courtyard.

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Weekly Brief: 05.10.23

May 10, 2023

Each week: We share news from our Center plus updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.


This week: Check out our Credible Messenger Link Up and Info Session. Apply to join our team. Learn more about mass shootings in the news.

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