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Advocates believe $100 million could dramatically curb shootings in the city if the money goes towards violence intervention programs, youth groups, and more.
The president of the faith-based organization met with the commissioner of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Wednesday.
Last year, nearly 500 people were killed and more than 2,200 were shot in Philadelphia.
The shooting happened on the 2700 block of Helen Street at 8 a.m. Tuesday morning.
"I didn't want to sign off without kinda like letting the people that's on here know how real gun violence is. My brother just got shot," John Solomon said.
The fifth-grader was shot and killed while riding a motorized scooter on the 1500 block of McKinley Street in Oxford Circle last Friday.
"We've had 120 homicides year to date, with 15 of these homicide victims being children," Outlaw said.
Police say just before the shooting, the 55-year-old victim was inside of a home working for a video production company about the impact gun violence has on a local family.
The committee is tasked with addressing the city's plague of gun violence and coming up with a strategy to mitigate it.
A man was shot more than 20 times on the 1800 block of Lindley Avenue just after 9 p.m. Sunday.
So far this year, there have been 103 homicides in the city -- up 30% from this time last year.
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.
Records show juvenile homicides are trending 200% higher than this time last year.
The shooting happened on the 3500 block of N. Warnock Street just after 12:30 p.m.
The shooting happened on the 3500 block of N. Warnock Street just after 12:30 p.m.
The shooting happened inside the Philadelphia Mills, located at 1406 Franklin Mills Circle, just before 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
The shooting happened on the 5500 block of Germantown Avenue just after 12:45 p.m. Sunday.
Philadelphia Police say the shooting happened around 11 a.m. on the 2000 block of East Rush Street.
Nyssa was home unattended at the time of the shooting with her 5-year-old cousin and 12-year-old brother.
An active search continues for the second suspect, identified as a "female co-conspirator."
He has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child and other related charges.
The shooting happened around 11 a.m. on the 2300 block of North Bouvier Street.
People who live in the city and are fed up with the gun violence aren't wasting any time to ensure that 2021 is not a repeat of 2020's near-record level of homicides.
The shooting happened on the 1700 block of Roselyn Street just before 12:30 a.m. Monday.
A 40-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot twice in North Philadelphia.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.
Frank Olivieri Sr., the former longtime owner of Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia, died Sunday. He was 87 years old.
The driver of a tanker truck died after it overturned Monday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Snow fell across the Philadelphia region over the weekend as multiple winter storms hit the Delaware Valley.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Frank Olivieri Sr., the former longtime owner of Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia, died Sunday. He was 87 years old.
Snow fell across the Philadelphia region over the weekend as multiple winter storms hit the Delaware Valley.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
The driver of a tanker truck died after it overturned Monday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Frank Olivieri Sr., the former longtime owner of Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia, died Sunday. He was 87 years old.
The driver of a tanker truck died after it overturned Monday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
About 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled in Perkasie when a tractor-trailer overturned Monday afternoon, police said.
Crews and neighbors around the Philadelphia area spent Monday cleaning up from winter weather and enjoying the snow.
Thousands of people around the Philadelphia region honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Advanced DNA testing helped investigators in Burlington County solve a 2016 murder, officials say.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill, Saturday.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
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.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was named Monday as one of the Eastern Conference starters in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
New Jersey elementary schools will start teaching students to write in cursive again starting this fall under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
The driver of a tanker truck died after it overturned Monday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Last week, Philadelphia sports teams had a week that fans will likely want to forget. The Eagles were knocked out of the playoffs, the Phillies lost out on Bo Bichette and much more.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a very cold Monday night.
The truck overturned in Perkasie at about 4 p.m. on Ridge Road near Blooming Glen Road.