Sammy Caiola

Gun violence prevention was a popular theme at the annual MLK Day speech competition hosted by the Thomas and Woods Foundation.

Altovise Love-Craighead is a Black woman, a co-victim of homicide, and a law enforcement leader. She says officers can do a better job building trust with residents.

The School District of Philadelphia is expanding its Safe Path program to 12 more schools in an effort to reduce fights and gun violence.

Pitch-A-Friend nights invite people to pump up their pals in person.

Philly job readiness, education, and legal help programs aim to give opportunities to people with criminal records, in hopes of ending the cycle of gun violence.

A concrete slab fell off of a building in Center City Tuesday, injuring a woman. She was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

Last Thursday, 17-year-old Isaiah Odom was killed while riding his bike in his Point Breeze neighborhood. His mother is asking for prayers, and neighbors are lending support.

Amid Philly’s ongoing gun violence crisis, educators are making changes they hope will better protect children. WHYY News reporters took a close look at some of their efforts.

Philadelphia has a law on the books that’s intended to prevent police stops from becoming deadly, but some activists say more accountability is needed.

The student, who is in stable condition, was shot three times in the arm and the thigh, according to a district spokesperson.

In one South Philly neighborhood, community leaders and law enforcement are discussing creating a procedure that supports officers stopping young people and sharing resources.

Community activists say the Chicago-based READI program could be the solution Philly needs to curb gun violence – if it ever materializes.