Man struck with ax in South Philly: police

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating after they say a 31-year-old man was struck with an ax in his chest in South Philly early Saturday morning.

Federal funding aims to stamp out gun violence in Philadelphia

Officials are hopeful that a new $4M federal grant will foster programs that will help curb gun violence in Philadelphia. The city is currently reporting a meaningful drop in homicides from this time a year ago, but authorities and local leaders agree more must be done to continue to tackle gun violence in the city.

Federal funding aims to stamp out gun violence in Philadelphia

Officials are hopeful that a new $4M federal grant will foster programs that will help curb gun violence in Philadelphia. The city is currently reporting a meaningful drop in homicides from this time a year ago, but authorities and local leaders agree more must be done to continue to tackle gun violence in the city.