Balloon release held for 2 young victims of gun violence
Level Up is working to move forward after the tragic loss of two of its members, both victims of gun violence in separate shootings.
Community evening resource centers open for youth as school year ends
Keeping kids safe as the school year comes to an end is top priority for city leaders. They gathered Tuesday evening to remind parents and children of CERC buildings, or community evening resource centers, where kids can safely gather.
City leaders remind of community evening resource centers open for youth as school year ends
There are six CERC buildings around the city. The community evening resource centers are open from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week.
Youth participate in play to keep Wilmington community center from closing
A gospel stage play is raising money to keep a youth community center in Wilmington, Delaware from closing.
Event at City Hall promotes healing and unity among young people affected by gun violence
Saving our streets by prioritizing the safety of Philadelphia’s young people. City leaders joined together to spread a message of healing, strength and action in Center City.
Save our Streets: Police, grieving families plea for help with unsolved homicide cases
Families and friends are too often overlooked in stories when loved ones are met with violence. These are some of those cases and all that police and the heartbroken families are seeking is for someone to step forward with information.
Save our Streets | Unsolved Cases
Three unsolved homicide cases and one cold case from across the region are explored, as family members talk of the pain and heartbreak they experience on a daily basis.
12th District police hold peace patrol in Southwest Philly
Philadelphia police and Southwest Philly community members joined together in the fight against gun violence and to keep teens out of trouble.
Police in Southwest Philly hold peace patrol through neighborhood
Philadelphia police and Southwest Philly community members joined together in the fight against gun violence and to keep teens out of trouble.
Celebrating cops helping kids and a fundraiser for Philadelphia Police Athletic League
Wednesday night shined a spotlight on the Police Athletic League. Their longtime mission is keeping kids busy and safe and create positive relationships between police and the communities they serve.
Celebration of cops helping kids
The annual Philly PAL Awards Gala was held in Fishtown and four were honored, including the PAL Officer of the Year.
City leaders walk for peace in Southwest Philadelphia after 17-year-old girl shot, killed
A walk for peace was held in Southwest Philadelphia Thursday evening, just days after a 17-year-old girl was shot and killed in an alleyway.
City leaders walk SW Philly neighborhood after teen girl shot, killed
After a 17-year-old girl was shot and killed, Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, DA Larry Krasner and other officials walked the streets in Southwest Philadelphia to promote peace, in an effort to stop gun violence.
Inside the drumline trying to keep youth away from violence in Philly
A drumline in the Tioga section of Philadelphia is giving the youth an outlet for anger which could lead to violence.
Philly drumline aims to keep youth away from violence through music and movement
A drumline in the Tioga section of Philadelphia is giving the youth an outlet for anger which could lead to violence.
We Are All Doing Time: Former prisoner turned Pulitzer Prize winner showcases artwork on mass incarceration
A formerly incarcerated man who has become a Pulitzer Prize winner details artwork used to change the way folks think about mass incarceration.
Former prisoner turned Pulitzer Prize winner creates powerful art showcase
A formerly incarcerated man who has become a Pulitzer Prize winner details art work used to change the way folks think about mass incarceration.
Remembering man who helped youth, incarcerated population reach path of success
He single-handedly helped save our streets. Doctor Tom Reid started the NOMO Foundation, which stands for New Options, More Opportunities which provides young people with a safe space to break the cycle of poverty and violence.
Remembering man who helped youth and incarcerated population find path to success
He single-handedly helped save our streets – Doctor Tom Reid started the NOMO Foundation, the program that provides young people with a safe space to break the cycle of poverty and violence.
Moms Bonded by Grief create extraordinary Botanical Healing Garden in Southwest Philly
A group of moms who have lost their children to gun violence are working to save our streets with a new spot blooming in Southwest Philly meant to bring peace to those in pain. It’s called the Botanical Healing Garden. Check it out.