Philadelphia doctors, community leaders putting together action plan to combat gun violence
While gun violence is down in Philadelphia, advocates say there are still too many children being caught in the crossfire.
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While gun violence is down in Philadelphia, advocates say there are still too many children being caught in the crossfire.
An art show in Philadelphia honored people who have died by gun violence.
An art show in Philadelphia featured portraits of people killed by gun violence and offered a moment of peace for some of their grieving loved ones.
Philadelphia is standing against gun violence on Tuesday with two events, one week after the fatal Lemon Hill mass shooting.
Hours ahead of a vigil honoring the victims of the Memorial Day mass shooting in Fairmount Park, city leaders gathered at City Hall to recognize the action they're taking to combat gun violence in Philadelphia. Yet, they acknowledged their work is far from over.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's office will host a vigil in Fairmount Park to help the community heal after the deadly mass shooting on Lemon Hill that injured 9 people and killed two. The vigil is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Derwin Darnell Joseph Matthews Jr. of Philadelphia, who was also known as Derwin West Prodigy, was shot and killed early Monday morning. His friend Jacen Bowman said Matthews loved to cook and take care of the people around him.
A Philadelphia pastor who works with teens in prison says building relationships is key to stopping gun violence.
Dr. Damone Jones, a Philadelphia pastor who works with teens involved with the criminal justice system, said he was heartbroken by the mass shooting on Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park on Memorial Day.
Philadelphia police say they are searching for three people wanted for the deadly shooting on Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park. Two people died and nine others were injured in the shooting on Memorial Day.
The parents of 17-year-old Isya Stanley, who was shot and killed during a pop-up party in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia last summer, are speaking out.
Following the shooting at Lemon Hill, gun violence is being called a public health crisis, and an upcoming event is aimed at prevention.
A 23-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man were killed in the shooting at Fairmount Park late on Memorial Day.
The parents of Isya Stanley, who died after a shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park in June 2024, are speaking out after another shooting killed two people in the same park on Monday. They share a message for other parents.
A Ring camera captured the sound of multiple gunshots in Chester, Pennsylvania on Friday night. The shooting sent three victims to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, but we're waiting to hear from authorities on their conditions. Jan Carabeo has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested and charged after police say he accidentally shot and killed his 12-year-old brother inside their West Philadelphia home, officials say.
One man is dead and another is injured after a shooting on Race Street in West Philadelphia, police say.
Investigators responding to a shooting at an apartment complex on Conshohocken Avenue in the Wynnefield Heights section of Philadelphia say the violence may have stemmed from a love triangle.
One person died and another was injured after a shooting in a corner store in West Philadelphia Wednesday, police said. Neighbors and the store owner said they are shaken by the violence.
One person died and another is in critical condition after a shooting at a corner store in West Philadelphia, police say. One person is in custody, according to police.
Making A Change Group is a nonprofit based in Chester that provides free conflict resolution training to young people.
One man died and a teenager was injured in a shooting near an elementary school in the Logan section of Philadelphia, police say. Police say surveillance footage from cameras in the area will help with their investigation.
Officers say they're seeing more switches that make guns fully automatic in Philadelphia, and they're cracking down on the devices.
Philadelphia ATF officers say they are seeing more machine gun conversion devices, known as switches, in the area. They're cracking down on the devices, which come with a sentence of up to 10 years behind bars.
A triple shooting in the Fairhill neighborhood of North Philadelphia is under investigation for a possible connection to another shooting five blocks away and eight hours earlier. Jim Donovan has the latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
Philadelphia police say a man was shot and killed at an apartment building on the 2800 block of Hope Street Friday morning.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Friday will start off feeling very much like the middle of winter in the Philadelphia region, and for some, even looking like winter.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
The City of Philadelphia is renaming a street near Overbrook for Jayanna Powell, as the push builds for a hit-and-run notification system.
Friday will start off feeling very much like the middle of winter in the Philadelphia region, and for some, even looking like winter.
Philadelphia police say a man was shot and killed at an apartment building on the 2800 block of Hope Street Friday morning.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
The City of Philadelphia is renaming a street near Overbrook for Jayanna Powell, as the push builds for a hit-and-run notification system.
Philadelphia police say a man was shot and killed at an apartment building on the 2800 block of Hope Street Friday morning.
The City of Philadelphia is renaming a street near Overbrook for Jayanna Powell, as the push builds for a hit-and-run notification system.
A 63-year-old Philadelphia man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday for threatening to kill a Pennsylvania election official in 2024, officials said.
A charter school that prepares students for careers in law enforcement and EMS could be coming to the former Valley Forge Military Academy campus.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said Justford Doe and Giovanni Varanese were charged with first-degree murder and other charges for the deaths of two men on Nov. 5.
Three people were injured in a crash in Waterford Township, Camden County, Wednesday night, police said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to more snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
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.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
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.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Jalen Carter is considered week to week after undergoing procedures on both shoulders on Monday, a league source confirms.
Jordan Mailata has been selected as the Philadelphia Eagles' nominee for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Travis Konecny, Noah Cates and Bobby Brink each had a goal and an assist, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Sabres 5-2 for their fourth win in five games.
The Sixers were fined again for violating injury reporting rules regarding 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Philadelphia police say a man was shot and killed in a rowhome apartment building on the 2800 block of Hope Street early Friday morning. Liz Crawford has the latest breaking details from the Pulse Desk.
Grant Gilmore says Friday will be a NEXT Weather Alert Day for the Philadelphia region as temps plummet and some snow showers move into the area.
The 4-3 vote to adopt the resolution is a major step forward and means Ocean City can move forward with discussions to rezone the area of Wonderland Pier.
Lumberton Township Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges after she was accused of driving drunk with her 2-year-old son in the backseat.
Small is accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter.