Seeking Peace in Philly

In the aftermath of recent mass shootings in Philadelphia, city council and local teens discussed the recent violence and possible solutions during the “Peace Not Guns” roundtable on Wednesday. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the highlights.

NBC 10’s Lucy Bustamante is joined by the founder of “Have Goals Not Guns,” Wanda Martin, to discuss her anti-gun violence summer youth program that starts next week. And, how her own loss has inspired her mission.

A double shooting during a mass gathering of teenagers at Fairmount Park has placed scrutiny on the city’s curfew law and its overall effectiveness. The NBC10 Investigators have responses from police, a community advocate and a local mom.

Beginning Thursday night, “interrupters” will hit the Philadelphia streets followed by a new mobile trauma unit in efforts to help bring an end to the violence. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the details.

Block captains and community organizers are implementing strategies to help keep Philadelphia safe for residents who are looking to enjoy the summer amid the continued violence. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors has the details.

The end of the school year is almost here and Philadelphia parents as well as police are working to keep children safe over the summer. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the details on a new safety plan.

Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney joined law enforcement officials from throughout the city to discuss operational plans for the summer months.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner called for an end to gang violence and threatened further arrests after alleged members of gangs in Southwest and West Philadelphia were charged with murder following several shootings.

Eight Sixers players will team up to donate $760 per assist to Philly gun violence prevention organizations over the first four games of their second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics.

Child safety amid the continued violence in the city is a key issue in the Philadelphia mayoral race. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk shows us a local group that’s pushing that issue to the forefront.

In an effort to combat the impact that gun violence has had on youth and families throughout Philadelphia, a new trauma counseling program will be brought to six rec centers and 12 Parks and Rec summer camps.

A teen boy is recovering after he was shot outside the same Philadelphia rec center where officials had announced a plan to install cameras at centers across the city to help improve safety. 

Temple University released the findings and recommendations of a nearly year-long comprehensive report from former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey and his firm examining safety on and near the school’s campus.