Youth march to end gun violence gathers at site of South Street shooting

Young Philadelphians frustrated by the relentless gun violence plaguing the city gathered Monday near the site of the South Street mass shooting to call for peace. 

South Philadelphia rec center gets multi-million dollar overhaul

Football stars, elected city officials and community members gathered to celebrate the ground-breaking of a rebuilding of an iconic South Philadelphia recreation center.

Vare Recreation Center is getting much needed rehabilitation
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Football stars, elected city officials and community members gathered to celebrate the ground-breaking of the rebuilding of Vare Recreation Center.

Philadelphia crime victims traveling to state capitol to demand support for victims of violence

Philadelphia residents who have been victims of crime are traveling to Harrisburg to meet with legislators to rally for victim support programs and policies to help end cycles of crime across the state.

Save Our Streets: The Parents
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As gun violence surges across the nation, what role do parents play when it comes to stopping the violence seen in too many communities?

Philadelphia community gathers to remember victims of gun violence

As the city of Philadelphia grapples with violent crime, one community gathered Friday to remember their neighbors who were killed by gun violence. 

Wear Orange: Philadelphia Eagles wear special practice shirts in honor of gun violence victims, survivors

The Philadelphia Eagles will wear orange practice shirts Friday in honor of gun violence victims and survivors. The shirts will then be auctioned off and the proceeds will go to local organizations working to fight gun violence.

Philadelphia school students demand action against rampant gun violence

Philadelphia students gathered outside City Hall on Tuesday to demand action against gun violence by presenting the finding out a survey that highlight how shootings have impacted the city's youth. 

Philadelphia school students demand action against rampant gun violence
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As gun violence continues to run rampant in Philadelphia, the city's youth is made its voice heard Tuesday by presenting the finding of a student-to-student survey about the impact of shootings.

Chief Safety Officer for the Philadelphia School District speaks on gun violence in schools

FOX 29's Jeff Cole spoke with Kevin Bethel, the Chief Safety Officer of the School District of Philadelphia as a part of FOX 29's “Save our Streets” initiative to learn more about safety protocols in schools.

Officials hope Philly bike track can steer youth away from gun violence

As gun violence continues to kill and maim Philadelphia's youth, city officials hope a local bike track can help the young people find a productive outlet.

Officials hope Philly bike track can steer youth away from gun violence
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Philadelphia District Attorney's Office on Monday gave $10k seized in criminal investigations to Pumptrack, a free bike course in Fairmount Park.

Officials hope Philly bike track can steer youth away from gun violence
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Philadelphia District Attorney's Office on Monday gave $10k seized in criminal investigations to Pumptrack, a free bike course in Fairmount Park.