Multiple Faiths Joining Forces To Combat Philadelphia's Rising Gun Violence
As of April 15, there have been 146 homicides this year.
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As of April 15, there have been 146 homicides this year.
Philadelphia police in Port Richmond worry looting may happen whether or not there's a conviction in the Chauvin trial. Now, some businesses are on high alert.
According to the mayor, the fire company was facing 28 violations that caused its suspension in December.
The neighborhood came together amid rising infection rates to ensure some hesitant seniors received critically needed shots in their arms.
Advocates believe $100 million could dramatically curb shootings in the city if the money goes towards violence intervention programs, youth groups, and more.
He has a type of cancer called neuroblastoma.
The president of the faith-based organization met with the commissioner of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Wednesday.
Marple Township rejected PECO's request for a zoning exemption but PECO has filed an appeal in court.
Even with many pastors on edge about crowds this weekend and how to space out people, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia says their message is "churches are open."
The homebound COVID-19 vaccination program will vaccinate up to 500 residents per week.
They say the goal is to connect people staying there with services that can help them have a better life, and not have to live on the street.
Developer Greenpointe has a permit to demolish a vacant hosiery mill and construct a seven-story building with 150 apartments.
Nationally, the California State University Center for Hate and Extremism reports anti-Asian hate crimes have surged 145%, while overall hate crimes have fallen during 2020.
Event organizers are having to adapt with a COVID plan that includes reducing the number of people who can attend.
It didn't take long for trolls to squash his innocent moment, attacking Giovanni for wearing the Colts jersey, many spewing disrespectful insults at the boy who was born with a number of health issues.
The Center for the Study on Hate and Extremism at California State University reports that crimes targeting Asian Americans have risen dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic.
Commissioner Outlaw laid out a crime prevention and violence reduction action plan in June of 2020. But the pandemic, unrest and funding issues impacted this plan.
The 15-year-old was in Southwest Philly visiting his cousin when a drive-by shooter opened fire.
City and state leaders are addressing the disparity in hopes of having a vaccination site in the works as soon as possible.
Police say the driver of a blue GMC Yukon or Denali was speeding and hit Oquendo hard, despite speed bumps on the road, and then left the scene.
U.S. Hunger reports one in four people don't know where their next meal will come from.
Police are also ramping up their efforts on the ground, with more officers in hot-spot crime areas and monitoring social media.
And on Wednesday, Officers Taing and Peyton were reunited with the mother and her baby, who are both doing well.
"You were asking what he wants to do. He wants to get ice cream. As soon as the weather breaks he wants to get frozen custards," Gene's son said.
Malachi was last seen around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Denny Road in Bear, Delaware.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
A few light snow showers are possible in the region Friday morning, but should taper off by 7 or 8 a.m.
Tyrese Maxey powered Philadelphia 76ers past the Dallas Mavericks with 34 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds Thursday night.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
Homeowners in one South Jersey community are demanding answers after their fence was hit yet again.
Powerful winds disrupted the 125th annual Mummers Parade and forced the String Band competition to be suspended for the first time in the event's history.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
A few light snow showers are possible in the region Friday morning, but should taper off by 7 or 8 a.m.
Tyrese Maxey powered Philadelphia 76ers past the Dallas Mavericks with 34 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds Thursday night.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
Homeowners in one South Jersey community are demanding answers after their fence was hit yet again.
A 3-year-old boy was injured in an apparent accidental shooting in West Philadelphia on New Year's Day, police said.
A PECO worker was among the people injured in the explosion at the Bristol nursing home two days before Christmas.
Three people were injured when a driver lost control and struck a utility pole as a fast-moving snow squall dropped a quick coating of snow across Philadelphia Thursday morning.
Homeowners in one South Jersey community are demanding answers after their fence was hit yet again.
A group of teens helped find Rex and bring the adventurous wallaby home to Lots of Love Farm in South Jersey.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
In Hammonton, the community says the town's New Year's Eve tradition, the blueberry ball drop, will bring them closer together following a tragic week.
Pemberton Township Mayor Jack K. Tompkins is resigning this week, officials said.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
The annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade will take over Broad Street starting at 9 a.m. on New Year's Day.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles will rest some starters and limit others during Sunday's game against the Commanders.
The Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Egor Zamula to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino.
After Vancouver scored the first goal, the Flyers got ahead in the second and beat the Canucks 6-3 Tuesday night.
VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight game.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A violinist who was touring with Philadelphia native Will Smith claims he was fired after reporting an incident and told he was lying about what happened. Smith's attorney said the suit was baseless and that he will fight it "to ensure the truth is brought to light."
In a Truth Social post responding to reports that protesters were killed in Iran, President Trump issued a warning that the U.S. was "locked and loaded" and would "come to their rescue." Liz Crawford reports from the Pulse Desk.
Bill Kelly says Friday in the Philadelphia region will be partly sunny and cold with a high of 34 degrees.
Small was recently acquitted on all charges in a trial where he was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter.
Even though the Mummers Parade didn't go as planned, people were grateful to be together on New Year's Day in Philadelphia for the annual tradition.