The Struggle for Peace in the City of Brotherly Love
As Philadelphians begin to consider the vast range of mayoral candidates campaigning to succeed Jim Kenney, the outrage against rampant gun violence in the city persists as strongly as when the mayor’s almost eight–year administration began. Communities work to simultaneously protect themselves and heal from the effects of gun violence, with many local leaders committed to facilitating this process in any way they can. Residents' livelihoods are shaped by the daily threat of violence in the city, giving rise to strong opinions on how the city should respond.