We Need Change Now: The Impact of Gun Violence on Philadelphia Youth and Proposed Solutions
(07/10/23 7:53pm)
2023 – the year that Philadelphia residents expect the rate of gun violence to decrease turns to wishful thinking. Less than 3 months into 2023, Philadelphia has already surpassed the 100-homicide mark (WHYY). According to the Office of the Controller, “525 nonfatal and 130 fatal shooting victims as of May 18, 2023” have been recorded.