Philadelphia

Gun violence is skyrocketing in Philadelphia in 2020, with aggravated assaults with a gun and homicides up more than 25%, in contrast to dips in other violent crimes. Experts believe the pandemic may be compounding long-known societal problems.

A gunman fired as many as 11 shots into a home on Penn Street in the Frankford section of Philadelphia on Monday, Aug. 10. The woman who owns the home spoke with NBC10 reporter Aaron Baskerville about the harrowing event.

The Clay Studio in Old City is back open with new social distancing and mask rules. As it celebrates 100 years of women getting the right to vote in the U.S., the studio will hold a special exhibit that will be available both in-person and online.

Philly-based gym City Fitness is taking its pilates and other classes outdoors for the first time, allowing people to get fit in a group environment while maintaining social distancing.

After a prolonged closure due to the coronavirus outbreak, Philadelphia’s historic Eastern State Penitentiary is once again opening its doors to visitors. The site opened Friday and will operate Fridays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, guests will have to adhere to new rules regarding social distancing and mask wearing and must purchase tickets online in...

The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way many people take care of their babies, which can be hard for new parents. Now, online services are springing up to provide help, including virtual parenting classes from a business in Brewerytown. NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.

Philadelphia officials say Eagles fans shouldn’t get their hopes up that they’ll be allowed to watch the team’s season home opener from the stands at Lincoln Financial Field

Music fans stuck at home due to the coronavirus outbreak will soon be able to get the full concert experience, all while at a safe distance, as Citizens Bank Park plays host to a drive-in concert series.

Music fans will finally be able to get the full concert experience, all while remaining safe and socially distanced. The drive-in concert series at the parking lot of Citizens Bank Park will even feature concessions ordered online. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports.

As Philadelphia continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, health officials are also looking ahead to flu season. NBC10 investigative reporter Mitch Blacher looks into how hospitals are preparing.

As the number of shootings and shooting homicides continues to increase across Philadelphia, city leaders and police are asking people to check their homes for guns and surrender them anonymously

Philly Mayor Jim Kenney and Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley are expected to speak on the coronavirus at 1 p.m.

NBC10’s Keith Jones talks to Kevin Burns about how nonprofit Action Wellness is continuing its mission of helping people living with chronic diseases in the Greater Philadelphia area throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

John Higgins, the widower of a Philadelphia police officer, is accused of fraudulently collecting death benefits for years despite getting remarried.

The widower of a Philadelphia police officer allegedly fraudulently collected hundreds of thousands of dollars in Pennsylvania workers compensation benefits despite getting remarried.

A review suggests a nonprofit health organization where at least 41 intellectually disabled children have reported sexual assaults over the past quarter-century has been plagued by understaffing and inadequate supervision of staff and patients.

City council continued emergency hearings about the recent gun violence in Philadelphia. NBC10 investigative reporter Mitch Blacher looks into illegal gun buys in the city, a topic of discussion during the hearing.

Dr. Shimma Abdulla tells NBC10’s Keith Jones about the coronavirus safety measures in place as Rittenhouse Dentists serves patients again.

The University of Pennsylvania is telling students to mostly stay away from campus this fall as the Philadelphia university won’t be offering most undergraduates housing and, with the exception of certain instruction, won’t be holding activities on campus due to coronavirus.

The University of Pennsylvania announced there will be no housing for undergrad students in the fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville gets reactions from students as well as University City businesses.