NOMO Foundation giving away free supplies, services at Back To School Pep Rally
FOX 29's Alex Holley speaks with Rickey Duncan, the Executive Director of the NOMO Foundation, about the organization's Back to School Pep Rally where students can get free supplies and services like haircuts.
FOX 29's Alex Holley speaks with Rickey Duncan, the Executive Director of the NOMO Foundation, about the organization's Back to School Pep Rally where students can get free supplies and services like haircuts.
Organizations band together in rally to stop Philadelphia's gun violence
Several community organizations came together for fellowship in Logan, due to the violence across Philadelphia and to look for ways to decrease the instances of gunfire.
Several community organizations came together for fellowship in Logan, due to the violence across Philadelphia and to look for ways to decrease the instances of gunfire.
West Powelton Drumline and Steppers giving young people a safe haven from the streets
FOX 29's Steve Keeley speaks with members of the West Powelton Drumline and Steppers to inspire Philadelphia's youth and show them life beyond the streets.
FOX 29's Steve Keeley speaks with members of the West Powelton Drumline and Steppers to inspire Philadelphia's youth and show them life beyond the streets.
Cemetery seeing the tragic result of Philadelphia's gun violence crisis
A cemetery just outside of Philadelphia is seeing the tragic result of the city's worsening gun violence crisis.
A cemetery just outside of Philadelphia is seeing the tragic result of the city's worsening gun violence crisis.
North Philadelphia entrepreneur using tragedy to build hope and light for her community
A young woman who lost her brother to gun violence is turning that pain into light as she opens a business and employs youth from the neighborhood.
A young woman who lost her brother to gun violence is turning that pain into light as she opens a business and employs youth from the neighborhood.
A young North Philadelphia entrepreneur opens her own business in tribute to her brother, lost to gun violence
A North Philadelphia woman turned the tragedy of losing her brother into inspiration, opening her own business and hiring employees from her neighborhood.
A North Philadelphia woman turned the tragedy of losing her brother into inspiration, opening her own business and hiring employees from her neighborhood.
City launches first Philadelphia Youth Week to elevate young people
The City of Philadelphia has launched its first Philadelphia Youth Week to engage the city's youth. Representatives from the Mayor's Office join "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss the week-long event.
The City of Philadelphia has launched its first Philadelphia Youth Week to engage the city's youth. Representatives from the Mayor's Office join "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss the week-long event.
Trust Factor Organization: Community activist helping find ways to curb violence
After spending time behind bars, Zachery Frazier decided to go to work trying to save others through his non-profit ?Trust Factor Organization.?
After spending time behind bars, Zachery Frazier decided to go to work trying to save others through his non-profit ?Trust Factor Organization.?
Mobile community unit helps bring fun, safety to often dejected Philadelphia neighborhoods
Michael ‘O.G. Law' Ta’bon made a mobile community unit that's open 24/7 to children and families, including teens and adults. It has a basketball hoop, a full studio set up to record music and a play area for kids.
Michael ‘O.G. Law' Ta’bon made a mobile community unit that's open 24/7 to children and families, including teens and adults. It has a basketball hoop, a full studio set up to record music and a play area for kids.
Basketball camp run by Councilmember Isaiah Thomas is underway for city youth
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas's basketball camp is underway in the city. FOX 29's Steve Keeley speaks with Thomas about the program and his inspiration for starting it.
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas's basketball camp is underway in the city. FOX 29's Steve Keeley speaks with Thomas about the program and his inspiration for starting it.
'My son was amazing': Community gathers to remember South Philadelphia musician who was shot to death
A South Philadelphia community gathered Monday to remember a local musician who was gunned down outside his family's home.
A South Philadelphia community gathered Monday to remember a local musician who was gunned down outside his family's home.
Nearly 400 cities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey will participate in 'National Night Out' this Tuesday
"National Night Out" aims to bring communities and law enforcement together in cities across the United States.
"National Night Out" aims to bring communities and law enforcement together in cities across the United States.
Germantown community calls for peace amid violent summer of gun violence
A Philadelphia community gathered to denounce gun violence less than 24-hours after a young boy was caught up in the crossfire of a street shooting.
A Philadelphia community gathered to denounce gun violence less than 24-hours after a young boy was caught up in the crossfire of a street shooting.
Save Our Streets: Is it the guns?
As gun violence continues to rise across the nation, FOX 29 speaks with advocates on gun reform.
As gun violence continues to rise across the nation, FOX 29 speaks with advocates on gun reform.
Workshop teaches Philadelphia teens to protect themselves, while building trust with police
Sobering lessons for dozens of teens learning the best way to survive or keep a loved one alive, seconds after being shot, while first responders race to the scene.
Sobering lessons for dozens of teens learning the best way to survive or keep a loved one alive, seconds after being shot, while first responders race to the scene.
'Shot: We The Mothers' exhibit highlights mothers who lost children to gun violence
A new art exhibit in West Philadelphia called "Shot: We The Mothers" is highlighting 51 mothers who lost children to gun violence.
A new art exhibit in West Philadelphia called "Shot: We The Mothers" is highlighting 51 mothers who lost children to gun violence.
Pool pop ups dedicated to teaching Philadelphia teens how to swim, become lifeguards
FOX 29's Steve Keeley is at the Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center where a teen-only pop up pool is underway.
FOX 29's Steve Keeley is at the Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center where a teen-only pop up pool is underway.
Summer curfew for children, teens under 18 takes effect in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Councilmember katherine Gilmore Richardson joins FOX 29 to discuss the city's curfew for children and teenagers under the age of 18, which will be in effect until September 29th.
Philadelphia Councilmember katherine Gilmore Richardson joins FOX 29 to discuss the city's curfew for children and teenagers under the age of 18, which will be in effect until September 29th.
Local boxing camp aims to teach kids conflict resolution to help stem gun violence
The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office hosted a three-day boxing clinic for youngsters to learn lessons of discipline and self-control in an effort to stem gun violence.
The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office hosted a three-day boxing clinic for youngsters to learn lessons of discipline and self-control in an effort to stem gun violence.
Save Our Streets: 'Unity in the Community' cancels annual block party
"Unity and the Community" founder Anton Moore discusses his decision to cancel that block party he holds ever year for his South Philadelphia neighborhood.
"Unity and the Community" founder Anton Moore discusses his decision to cancel that block party he holds ever year for his South Philadelphia neighborhood.