Community
Averting another Walter Wallace Jr. tragedy: $13 million boost for mental health crisis response
Mayor Kenney’s proposed city budget would up the number of units available and help integrate with police dispatch.
5 years ago
Police ID killer in FedEx shooting as 19-year-old man
They said they could not yet say why he opened fire with a rifle late Thursday night at a FedEx processing center near the Indianapolis airport.
5 years ago
Lemonade venture leads to sweet success for 10-year-old entrepreneur
After two years of running his stand and selling his drinks in various pop ups, Micah is gearing up to take his business on the road.
5 years ago
A 6-year-old was shot and lost his dad in one night. The impact will be felt well beyond the family
More than 50 children under the age of 18 have been shot in Philly so far this year. Victims advocates on the impact and resources for young people and families.
5 years ago
After blowback, Philly police yank NRA’s gun safety curriculum from city rec centers
The “Eddie Eagle” program has been found to be ineffective at stopping kids from using firearms.
5 years ago
Funding What Works: Ensuring safe communities
Free Press, WHYY, and Reclaim Philadelphia convened community leaders on the frontline of the gun violence crisis to explore funding what works and defunding what doesn’t.
5 years ago
Marquis & Co. restaurant group will raise minimum wage for workers
Starting in July, the owner of HipCityVeg and other restaurants will boost employees’ minimum to $15 an hour.
5 years ago
Listen 1:14New Phillies-inspired ice cream can soothe your cravings for ‘Graham Slam’
Made with buttered popcorn, peanuts, and caramel, Milk Jawn's pints have all the flavors of the ballpark.
5 years ago
Philly rec centers hosting NRA youth gun program found to be ineffective, per Outlaw
Other officials expressed concern over the partnership with the lobbying group, which has sued the city over firearm safety laws.
5 years ago
Benefit concert, cheaper eats, and Easttown on HBO in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
April 15-21: The week’s events include drive-in movie screenings, dining at suburban restaurants, and an interactive virtual theater performance.
5 years ago
Listen 4:45The shooting occurred Wednesday night on the 5300 block of Baltimore Avenue.
5 years ago
If approved, the total spending on anti-violence efforts next year would amount to less than 5% of the $727 million Kenney wants to spend on the police department.
5 years ago
Upper Bucks residents, developer clash again over proposed Springfield quarry
A report on rock samples submitted for asbestos testing and property values near another H&K Group quarry drew objections.
5 years ago
PSPCA rescues 5 dogs from suspected dogfighting ring in North Philly
An early morning investigation into possible arson led to the discovery of five crated dogs, who were rescued from a suspected dogfighting ring.
5 years ago
J&J ‘pause’ is also halting efforts to vaccinate homebound New Jerseyans
The federal recommendation to pause use of the J&J vaccine came as efforts were ramping up to inoculate N.J.’s more than 11,000 homebound people.
5 years ago
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