Gun Violence

Frank James pleaded guilty to terrorism charges earlier this year for the April 2022 mass shooting.

The man was demanding to see the governor, who was not in the building at the time.

Police were called to the scene after an apparent fight over video games led to gunfire inside a home.

“We should never have to live in a city where someone’s life is taken and we go about our lives as if nothing has ever happened,” Councilmember Johnson said.

Police Commissioner Richard Worley said the five victims, four men and one woman, are between the ages of 18 and 22.

"His recovery, survival, and successes showed what's possible when elected leaders reject bigotry and work to uplift all people," said the LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.

Bility's family has created a foundation that in August hosted a book bag and school supply drive and plans to advocate for better police training and safety measures.

A fourth shooting victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.

On Saturday, community activists, policymakers, and law enforcement officials talked about how to reduce shootings in Philadelphia.

The new season, opening this weekend, will feature works by hip-hop dancer and choreographer Rennie Harris and the Negro Ensemble Company, Inc.

Philadelphia already uses drones on a limited basis. Officials heard testimony from cops from other cities on how they are using drones to fight crime.

The School District of Philadelphia launched its Safe Path gun violence prevention program in 2022. Pa. lawmakers are now calling for $50 million in state funds to expand it.

Police say the 47-year-old male clerk was unloading soda bottles outside of the business when the gunfire rang out.

Activists, lawmakers, and business leaders will spend Saturday discussing gun violence action items. They plan to send a “white paper” to the next mayor.

On Monday, 12 City Council members voiced their support for the project, following an attempt by an unknown person to scare away volunteers on patrol in Kensington.