Family speaks out after mom of 5 is killed, son injured in SW Philadelphia shooting

The family of a 37-year-old mom of five boys, shot to death almost one week ago in Southwest Philadelphia, is speaking out about the tragedy that also injured her 15-year-old son.

North Philadelphia family frantic as autistic son, 21, missing 5 days

Maurice Boyd, Jr. has autism and has been missing since Tuesday. Police say he could be in danger. The 21-year-old was last seen getting into Uber.

2 anti-violence groups team up for Hug the Block overnight peace patrols across Philadelphia

There is a new effort to keep Philadelphia safe and organizers are calling it Hug the Block. Residents and activists are taking safety into their own hands. The effort involves overnight peace patrols in hard-hit communities.

Combating gun violence peacefully, Philly day camp emphasizes de-escalation

Combating the gun violence crisis across Philadelphia, head on. That’s the goal of an annual day camp in West Philadelphia, aimed at teaching students violence prevention and de-escalation.

Philadelphia to resume evictions carried out by landlord tenant officers after retraining

Philadelphia’s court appointed landlord tenant office will resume carrying out evictions next week after pausing last month to retrain staff in use of force and de-escalation practices. 

Justice Department seeks lengthy prison sentences for ex-Proud Boys leaders in Jan. 6 case

Prosecutor's are seeking a 33-year prison sentence for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, as well as a 30-year prison term for Zachary Rehl. Rehl was president of the Proud Boys chapter in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Girls Choir asking for help reaching P!nk in hopes of performing with her in Philly

She's one of the biggest stars to come out of the Delaware Valley - Bucks County born P!nk. A group of local singers have a plea for her - they want to join her on stage when she performs in Philadelphia in September.

Man, 60, dies after violent carjacking in Northern Liberties; vehicle recovered in Camden

A man has died and two suspects are on the loose after police say he was brutally beaten during a carjacking by two suspects who pulled up on a dirt bike. The victim's car was later recovered in Camden, New Jersey.