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It’s an enormous loss, mostly of young Black men. Some Philly antiviolence activists point to new efforts to stop the shooting block by block as a sign of hope.

The Mill Creek Community Partnership organized its first-ever Kwanzaa celebration on Thursday, in honor of the principle of “nia” or “purpose.”

Activists and Hall’s family are holding vigils in more than a dozen locations to remember the 19-year-old’s life and show officials they will not forget about his death.

“He was very smart,” said the WIP host of his fellow Hall of Famer. “A conversation with John would go in a lot of different directions."

The parade has been happening for more than a century, and though there are ongoing efforts at reform, it shows no signs of slowing down.

Skyrocketing COVID-19 case rates have caused officials In New York City and elsewhere to scale back their New Year's Eve celebrations.

When the school opens in four years, Rowan Vet’s founding dean said the program will make sure students are ready for jobs in the field on day one after graduation.

The Philadelphia native was 48 years old.

It’s the fourth annual tree-cycle hosted by the Philly Goat Project.

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources plans more than 40 free, guided hikes at dozens of state parks on Jan. 1.

This wave of forced shutdowns is coming during what’s usually the busy season.

A report found the first year of a pilot program in Bensalem was successful in diverting community members from arrests and mental health holds.

The Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections has issued 120 warnings to 84 businesses believed to be operating in violation of the ban.

The Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia is over capacity, especially with dogs, and more could be on the way.

P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets of Philadelphia to hear how residents are reacting to the forthcoming restrictions.