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President Joe Biden volunteers on MLK Day at Philabundance
For the third year, President Joe Biden spent the MLK day of service at Philabundance in South Philadelphia. This year, he served along with Mayor Cherelle Parker.
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Mothers of gun violence share emotional bond at ‘Memorial to the Lost'
An MLK project honored the victims of gun violence in Overbrook. ‘Memorial to the Lost’ is a project at Overbrook Presbyterian Church that honors the lives lost to gun violence in Philadelphia. NBC10’s Karen Hua spoke with mothers affected by gun violence to hear their message to the new mayor and commissioner.
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Elected officials and community leaders put together hygiene kits for victims of gun violence for MLK Day
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., elected officials came together with community members made hygiene kits and delivered them to emergency rooms in hospitals across Philadelphia. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle captured the event at Girard College for the 29th annual ‘King Day of Service’ celebration.
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Gov. Shapiro celebrates second annual ‘Day of Service' in Chester on MLK Day
Governor Shapiro celebrated MLK Day in Chester for Delaware County’s second annual Day of Service event. Despite the frigid weather, hundreds of people came together to give back to the community where Dr. King once lived. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors highlights the event.
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President Biden makes 3rd visit to Philly in 2024 to volunteer for MLK Jr. Day
President Biden is beginning 2024 with several visits to Pennsylvania. Biden spent part of Martin Luther King Jr. Day volunteering at Philabundance in South Philadelphia. This is his 3rd visit to Philadelphia so far in 2024. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk highlights his visit and what has been a busy start to the President’s new year.
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Hundreds gathered to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of the holiday
As we head into Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, hundreds gathered at the Mount Airy Church of God and Christ honored his legacy Sunday night centered around his act of service and leadership. NBC10’s Leah Uko was there and shares more on the gathering.
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Philly's Girard College Hosts Largest MLK Day of Service Event in the Country
Philadelphia is home to the largest Martin Luther King Day of Service event in the country. Girard College hosts the event every year, bringing together hundreds of volunteers. This year’s service event was dedicated to the major concern in the city, gun violence. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle spent the day with people celebrating Dr. King and honoring the civil rights icon...
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Addressing Gun Violence in Philadelphia on MLK Day
As part of the MLK Day of Service, people will gather at Philadelphia’s Girard College to address gun violence. NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal learns about the safety kits to help victims of gun violence and hopefully prevent shootings.