Shootings, homicide rate dropping in Philadelphia, new gun violence report shows
Philadelphia's latest gun violence prevention progress report shows the city's homicide rate is dropping faster than the national rate.
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Philadelphia's latest gun violence prevention progress report shows the city's homicide rate is dropping faster than the national rate.
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. at South Frazier Street and Kingsessing Avenue.
Police said a man is in custody after shooting another man in the stomach outside a bar in Pennypack on Thursday morning.
The shooting happened just after 5:30 a.m. at 7th and Norris Streets.
The shooting happened inside and outside Merly's Cafe at the intersection of 7th Street and Oregon Avenue just after 8:45 p.m.
The Church of Brielle, Ludwig's place of worship, has been holding vigils since she was hit by a stray bullet.
Police responded to reports of gunshots near 22nd and Tasker Streets after 1 a.m. and found a man with at least one gunshot wound in one of his legs.
Police say passenger Zhontay Capers shot Bernard Gribbin in Germantown on Thursday.
At least 16 people were killed in a shooting in Lewiston, Maine, Wednesday night, multiple law enforcement officials told CBS News.
The project etches the faces of the victims into the walls of a greenhouse on Elkins Estate. It's a visual representation of Philadelphia's gun violence epidemic.
The project is called "The House of the Living" and it etches the faces of the victims into the walls of a greenhouse.
Police are reviewing surveillance cameras in the area to see if they can come up with any information on the shooter or shooters.
Police search for multiple suspects after a man was shot inside of a parking garage at the King of Prussia mall.
Police say a 28-year-old man was shot on Leithgow Street in North Philadelphia on Monday night.
Members of the faith community marched down the streets of Drexel Hill Sunday to call attention to the problem.
Members of the faith community marched down the streets of Drexel Hill Sunday to call attention to the problem.
Police said the two officers approached a group breaking into a vehicle when they were shot multiple times. Jan Carabeo has the latest from the scene.
Allen Iverson is an executive producer for a movie that addresses Philadelphia's gun violence crisis set to premier at the Philadelphia Film Festival.
Police said Senaaj Jackson killed Masir Williams, a Philadelphia Streets Department worker, last month.
U.S. Marshals said Senaaj Jackson, who allegedly shot and killed a city Streets Department worker last month, was arrested in North Philadelphia on Wednesday morning.
A 15-year-old boy and a 19-year-old have been taken to Temple University Hospital after both were involved in a shooting in North Philadelphia on Sunday. The 15-year-old is listed as critical after being hit in the left knee and upper back.
Philadelphia police said Friday an arrest warrant has been issued for 19-year-old Robert Davis in the murder of journalist and activist Josh Kruger.
Shell casings from at least two semi-automatic weapons were found at the scene at Germantown and Chelten Avenues.
A man was fatally shot by police after he opened fire and shot three police officers and another man in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday night.
Police rushed to the 2700 block of North Croskey Street just after 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Saturday will definitely be the pick of the weekend in the Philadelphia region, with temperatures starting off mild and comfortable under a mix of sun and clouds.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women.
Saturday will definitely be the pick of the weekend in the Philadelphia region, with temperatures starting off mild and comfortable under a mix of sun and clouds.
Ed Sheeran is set to take the stage in Philadelphia for the first stop on his tour since Macklemore was dropped from the lineup over pro-Palestinian comments.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women, law enforcement sources said.
Wanda the therapy donkey has a packed schedule in Bucks County, bringing joy and comfort to seniors.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. Friday at the convenience store at the corner of Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, prosecutors said.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Circle S: Second Chance Ranch in Sicklerville also has its own nonprofit to support its rescue mission and give back to the community.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
The Phillies beat the Mets 3-0 Thursday night to tie the Cubs for the top NL wild card.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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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.
In this week's edition of the Friday Football Frenzy, Interboro beat Sun Valley, Audenried defeated Edison and much more. Here's some of the top highlights from around the Philadelphia region.
Grant Gilmore says that Saturday will be the best day of the weekend with mild and comfortable temps. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia police are preparing for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field scheduled for Saturday night. It will be the first show of Sheeran's U.S. "Loop" tour since a controversy erupted.
The video shows the suspect sprinting down the street as the customer, who was enjoying a meal along the sidewalk, chased after him in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square.
With controversy swirling around Ed Sheeran and Macklemore ahead of Sheeran's upcoming show at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia radio legend and music historian Patty Jackson said she expects fans to see more artists mixing music and politics.