JIM KENNEY

A man was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing a transgender woman and LGBTQ advocate in North Philadelphia.

As the Biden administration announces new gun violence reduction efforts, city officials are hopeful it will help reduce crime in Philadelphia. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke to city officials and community leaders about what they want to see from the new initiative.

Philadelphia will be among the 15 cities using federal dollars to join a national initiative that would see participating municipalities collaborate on violence intervention strategies. NBC10’s Danny Freeman has the details.

Philadelphia will be among the 15 cities using federal dollars to join a national initiative that would see participating municipalities collaborate on violence intervention strategies.

Philadelphia’s city council approved a fiscal 2022 budget that invests over $155 million in violence prevention programs to help curb the city’s escalating gun violence.

The city of Philadelphia is now making a big push to get more people vaccinated against COVID. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk looks into all the incentives, deals, and sweepstakes going on to get more shots in arms.

Philadelphia is putting up hundreds of thousands of dollars to reward people who have already received a COVID-19 vaccine while also encouraging people hesitant to the jab to get vaccinated.

You’ll be seeing more crowds and less distance between strangers as Philly lifted COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday. But even with around 50% of Philadelphians vaccinated against the coronavirus, you can expect to wear your face mask, for now. NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante reports.

Mayor Jim Kenney named Nefertiri Sickout as the city’s new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, the Philadelphia Business Journal reports.

Philadelphia’s health commissioner resigned after saying he had remains of MOVE bombing victims cremated and disposed of without notifying family. But late Friday, Mayor Jim Kenney said someone had actually found the remains in the medical examiner’s office. NBC10’s Katy Zachry reports.

Health leaders will announce plans to reopen Philadelphia on Tuesday. Also on Monday, the city announced MLK Drive, which has been closed since March of last year, will finally reopen to vehicular traffic at the beginning of August. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the details.

After more than a year of coronavirus-related capacity limits and other restrictions, Philadelphia is one month away from lifting virus-related limitations, except for wearing face masks. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the details.

On Friday, June 11, Philadelphia will drop all capacity-related restrictions on businesses and activities, the city announced Tuesday.

On Tuesday, Philadelphia announced it’s plan to loosen covid-19 restrictions and reopen the city. May 21 will see increased event capacities, then the city will fully reopen on June 11. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk gets reactions from city residents.

Philadelphia is removing all Covid capacity limits on June 11. Mask requirements will still be in effect.

Leaders in Philadelphia are promising not to make the same mistakes they made after protests and violence erupted over the death of George Floyd in 2020. The city is planning for heightened security ahead of a verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer accused of Floyd’s murder. NBC10 reporter Danny Freeman has the story.

As Philadelphia leaders gear up for potential civil unrest after the trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, they are vowing to not repeat the mistakes they made last summer.

In the midst of the worst gun violence in more than 50 years, Mayor Jim Kenney said “solutions must expand to match the scale of the problem” in his annual budget address. However, funding remains low among new proposed city spending.

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said the gun violence crisis in the city is one of his top priorities. So how much is he putting toward the problem in his proposed 2021-2022 budget? NBC10’s Lauren Mayk breaks down what the spending plan he announced Thursday, and where some of the money from the American Rescue Plan may go.