Save Our Streets: A New Awareness
In this edition of Save Our Streets, community members demand more from local leaders, and people who admit to having been part of the problem explain how they?re trying to change things for the better.
In this edition of Save Our Streets, community members demand more from local leaders, and people who admit to having been part of the problem explain how they?re trying to change things for the better.
Anti-violence group aims to reach Philadelphia's youth through public school partnership
The goal of the Interfaith Social Change Movement is to reach Philadelphia's youth before some may become involved in criminal activity.
The goal of the Interfaith Social Change Movement is to reach Philadelphia's youth before some may become involved in criminal activity.
Putting their own challenges behind them, Philadelphia residents work to make their community better
FOX 29 Photojournalist Sergio Cruel talks to members of Philadelphia community?s who have overcome their own life challenges, or put them aside, all so they can do more to improve their neighborhoods.
FOX 29 Photojournalist Sergio Cruel talks to members of Philadelphia community?s who have overcome their own life challenges, or put them aside, all so they can do more to improve their neighborhoods.
City of Philadelphia's victim advocate will work to help victims of gun violence
Adara Combs joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss her new role as the City of Philadelphia's victim advocate.
Adara Combs joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss her new role as the City of Philadelphia's victim advocate.
ATF lacks funding to crack down on Philadelphia's gun violence crisis, advocacy group says
A gun safety group says The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) lacks the funding to put a meaningful dent in the ongoing crisis of gun violence in Philadelphia and other major cities.
A gun safety group says The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) lacks the funding to put a meaningful dent in the ongoing crisis of gun violence in Philadelphia and other major cities.
ATF lacks funding to crack down on ongoing gun violence crisis, advocacy group says
A gun safety group says The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) lacks the funding to put a meaningful dent in the ongoing crisis of gun violence in Philadelphia and other major cities.
A gun safety group says The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) lacks the funding to put a meaningful dent in the ongoing crisis of gun violence in Philadelphia and other major cities.
Save Our Streets: A New Beginning
For a lot of reasons, 2021 was a year many were happy to leave behind ? including community division, the pandemic, and ongoing violence. Just because the year is over, doesn't mean 2022 will be any better without action.
For a lot of reasons, 2021 was a year many were happy to leave behind ? including community division, the pandemic, and ongoing violence. Just because the year is over, doesn't mean 2022 will be any better without action.
'Achievability' aims to end poverty, helps with housing, employment, education
Jamila Harris-Morrison, Executive Director of Achievability, discusses her organizations mission to end poverty and how new funding will help them in that journey.
Jamila Harris-Morrison, Executive Director of Achievability, discusses her organizations mission to end poverty and how new funding will help them in that journey.
Local leaders back $1B bipartisan plan to help police solve crimes and support victims
Four members of Congress pushed for the Victim Act, a bill that would set up a one billion dollar grant program in the U.S. Department of Justice to help police solve cases and support victims.
Four members of Congress pushed for the Victim Act, a bill that would set up a one billion dollar grant program in the U.S. Department of Justice to help police solve cases and support victims.
Local leaders back $1B bipartisan plan to curb gun violence
A bipartisan group of four members of Congress, along with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, voiced support for a $1B plan to help police around the country solve shooting cases and get shooters off the streets.
A bipartisan group of four members of Congress, along with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, voiced support for a $1B plan to help police around the country solve shooting cases and get shooters off the streets.
High eviction rates in Philadelphia linked to more crime, study finds
Rutgers Assistant Professor Dan Semenza joined FOX 29 News at 5 to discuss a study he lead that found a link between high eviction rates and crime in Philadelphia.
Rutgers Assistant Professor Dan Semenza joined FOX 29 News at 5 to discuss a study he lead that found a link between high eviction rates and crime in Philadelphia.
Teen hurt in drive-by shooting near Frankford High School, police say
An 18-year-old Frankford High School student was injured in a drive-by shooting that happened just blocks away from the school. The victim was hit in the back and arm and is expected to be recover.
An 18-year-old Frankford High School student was injured in a drive-by shooting that happened just blocks away from the school. The victim was hit in the back and arm and is expected to be recover.
Social media influencer uses motivational skills to heal, unite community
Brandon Chastang, or B. McFly, is a social media influencer who is actively trying to change his Philadelphia community.
Brandon Chastang, or B. McFly, is a social media influencer who is actively trying to change his Philadelphia community.
Save Our Streets: Never Give Up
FOX 29's Bill Anderson and his fellow journalists at FOX 29 share stories of those who motivate, inspire, and encourage others when all hope seems lost.
FOX 29's Bill Anderson and his fellow journalists at FOX 29 share stories of those who motivate, inspire, and encourage others when all hope seems lost.
Philadelphia Eagles launch 'End Philly Gun Violence' campaign
Philadelphia Senior Director of Criminal Justice and Public Safety Erica Atwood discusses the Eagles new campaign to end gun violence in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Senior Director of Criminal Justice and Public Safety Erica Atwood discusses the Eagles new campaign to end gun violence in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia influencer using social media to inspire change to combat gun violence
"I don't want to kill you, I want to heal with you" is the mantra of Brandon Chastang, a West Philadelphia man who is using the power of social media to inspire change in the city's ongoing fight against gun violence.
"I don't want to kill you, I want to heal with you" is the mantra of Brandon Chastang, a West Philadelphia man who is using the power of social media to inspire change in the city's ongoing fight against gun violence.
Partnership program cuts shootings in half in West Philadelphia
Community Activist Kirsten Britt joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss a partnership program with law enforcement and outreach organizations that has brought a meaningful decline to violence in West Philadelphia.
Community Activist Kirsten Britt joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss a partnership program with law enforcement and outreach organizations that has brought a meaningful decline to violence in West Philadelphia.
Philadelphia emergency room nurse discusses impact of treating gunshot victims
Ruqiyya Greer says the recent spike in gun violence has prompted her to question her career choice because the toll of treating shooting victims started to wear on her.
Ruqiyya Greer says the recent spike in gun violence has prompted her to question her career choice because the toll of treating shooting victims started to wear on her.
Power Up Philly: Anti-violence symposium
FOX 29's Bill Anderson visits an anti-violence symposium.
FOX 29's Bill Anderson visits an anti-violence symposium.
Save Our Streets: What Will You Do?
We all see the shocking amount of gun violence in our communities. We get angry, we shake our heads, and even cry. Most of us understand that we have to be better. That's why we hope you'll join our initiative to Save Our Streets.
We all see the shocking amount of gun violence in our communities. We get angry, we shake our heads, and even cry. Most of us understand that we have to be better. That's why we hope you'll join our initiative to Save Our Streets.