Some Philadelphia families say they feel trapped in violent neighborhoods

Philadelphia residents are speaking out, and some say they feel trapped in their violent neighborhoods. As much as they may want better for their community, they say speaking out could cost them and their families.

Mentor program in Hunting Park provides safe haven for Philadelphia's youth

'As I Plant The Seed' is the brainchild of a Hunting Park man who found what has been happening on Philadelphia's streets unacceptable - and decided he could do something about it.

Black clergy members frustrated over lack of repairs to recreation center

As deadly violence continues to plague Philadelphia, local Black clergy members say better recreation centers would help keep kids off the street and they've been waiting for better or new centers that were promised years ago.

Families trapped in violent neighborhoods plead to stop the violence
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FOX 29's Bill Anderson spoke to several people who say the violence makes them feel trapped in their own homes. They are pleading to stop the violence in their streets for their kids' sake.

Mentor program in Hunting Park provides safe haven for young people
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"As I Plant the Seed" is the brainchild of Ryan Harris. He didn?t initially get any government funding, didn?t have any real resources, he just knew that what he saw on our streets wasn?t ok and he could do something.

Felon-turned-business owner paying it forward by offering second chances to others

Derrick Copes, a local business owner, is pulling inspiration from his spotted past and using his car detailing service to help others who may have taken a similar path.