Mayor Jim Kenney

The city of Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit against two major ghost gun manufacturing companies that are responsible for illegally distributing ghost gun kits without a background check.

The city of Philadelphia says they are filing a lawsuit against two major ghost gun manufacturing companies that are responsible for illegally distributing them to those who shouldn’t have them. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has the latest on what city officials say is a necessary step to stop gun violence.

Mayor Jim Kenney issued a mea culpa Tuesday afternoon to city residents after saying he is looking forward to not being in charge. His initial comments came shortly after two cops were shot at the city’s July 4th fireworks show.

Mayor Jim Kenney issued a mea culpa Tuesday afternoon to city residents after saying he is looking forward to not being in charge. His initial comments came shortly after two cops were shot at the city’s July 4th fireworks show.

In the aftermath of the deadly South Street mass shooting, many residents are questioning what city leaders are doing to help stop the surging violence in Philadelphia. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk took those questions directly to Mayor Jim Kenney.

NBC News asked Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney what his administration will do to keep the people of the city safe in light of the deadly shooting on South Street. NBC10’s Karen Hua has his response on gun control.