Seeking Peace in Philly

Philly Live’s Sheila Watko finds out how the film “Trigger” is looking to curb gun violence in Philadelphia one screening and conversation at a time.

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.

Mayor Jim Kenney, on Monday, joined Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, along with other representatives of the city’s police force, to detail new efforts to combat crime over the summer months, and provide an update on recent crime data. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors has the details.

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

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.

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. 

As Philadelphia experiences an increase in gun violence towards children, the city is now creating a program for dealing with trauma that will be featured across six recreational centers and 12 summer camps. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle has more.

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.

Security cameras captured a person Philadelphia police say shot a teenage boy who was on the playground at a rec center in North Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon while other kids were playing. NBC10’s Leah Uko has more details on the investigation and victim.

Temple University officials are working to make the campus safer for students and the surrounding community. On Wednesday, they released the findings from a year-long comprehensive report examining public safety. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan has details on the recommendations to make the community safer.

A teenager was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday night after being shot at the Dendy Recreational Center in North Philadelphia. The shooting took place outside the same rec center where officials announced a plan to install safety cameras to help curb the city’s gun violence. NBC10’s Leah Uko has the details.

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.

The Sixers have won the first playoff game of the season. NBC10’s Karen Hua is at Xfinity Live sharing the excitement fans feel after the team’s win and their predictions for the rest of the playoffs.

The city plans to install 100 new “safe zone” cameras outside of 13 Philly parks and recreation centers in an effort to help curb gun violence in those areas. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors has the details.

The Philadelphia Police Department requested $855 million from City Council during their 2024 budget hearing on Tuesday, a $55.7 million increase from this year. 

Philly Police proposed their budget for the 2024 fiscal year, asking for a 5% increase to be used for things like recruitment. NBC10’s Karen Hua breaks down the budget and where the police say they need to grow.