Philadelphia Leaders Unite Against Gun Violence at Civic Coalition to Save Lives’ Second Annual Convening

May 1, 2025

On April 30, Philadelphia Foundation joined civic, business, government, and community leaders for the second annual convening of the Civic Coalition to Save Lives, a collaborative initiative co-founded by Philadelphia Foundation and the William Penn Foundation in 2021 to reduce gun violence across Philadelphia and save lives. Origins and Learning Journey The Coalition’s story demonstrates […]

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Philadelphia Sees Largest Drop in Gun Violence Among Major U.S. Cities

October 25, 2024

Philadelphia has witnessed the largest reduction in gun violence among major U.S. cities so far this year, according to new data. The city experienced a nearly 16% drop in gun violence in April, surpassing the national decline of 13%.  The information was compiled by the independent policy group Center for American Progress, which highlighted that a […]

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