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Philly Truce looking to pay people to patrol the streets of the city to help prevent violence
Philadelphia anti-violence organization, Philly Truce, is looking to expand on the peace patrols it does throughout neighborhoods and make it a paid job. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has more on how the organization is helping the city.
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Philly anti-violence group looking to expand peace patrols and make it a paid job
Philadelphia anti-violence organization Philly Truce is looking to expand on the peace patrols it does through neighborhoods and make it a paid job.
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‘We have to do better': Philly teen dedicates her Instagram to humanizing victims of gun violence
A South Philadelphia teenager is tackling gun violence in a unique way. She’s using her Instagram to humanize and remember those who have lost their lives. Her posts have amassed her a following of over 34,000 people, getting more to see these stories and support the victims. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama shares where she got her inspiration from.
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South Philly teen tackling gun violence using social media to remember lives lost
A South Philadelphia teen is using social media to remember the young lives lost in the city, the majority of them to gun violence.
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Philly leaders encouraged by drop in homicides so far this year
After recent years of unprecedented levels of violence, city and law enforcement officials say they’ve seen a significant drop in reported homicides in Philadelphia so far this year.
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Data shows significant drop in homicides in Philly so far in 2024
New data from Philadelphia police shows a 35 percent drop in homicides in the city in 2024 compared to the same time last year. However, while encouraged by the numbers, community leaders say more work needs to be done as the summer — a time in which violence commonly rises — approaches. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors has the story.
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Philadelphia musicians put on performance to speak out about ending gun violence
Philadelphia musicians gathered Monday night at La Salle University for a performance called “Yo! Put the gun down!” The event was coordinated with Oronde McClain, a gun violence victim who advocates for other victims of gun violence. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has more on how this event is more than just a performance.
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Taking action to promote anti-violence while bringing Philly-area kids together
Community activist Alim Howell chats with NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante about upcoming events aimed at steering young people in the Philadelphia region away from violence as summer break nears.
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‘All hands on deck.' Town hall meeting at Northeast HS after violent bus stop shooting
City leaders and the Northeast neighborhood met at Northeast High School to search for solutions to the city’s gun violence crisis just two weeks after a violent bus stop shooting. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel spoke about how officers will focus on social media to better understand the city’s violence. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has more from the meeting.
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Police Commissioner Bethel hosts listening session in North Philly to reinforce Mayor Parker's safety promise
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker made a promise to make the city a safer place when she took office. She appointed Commissioner Kevin Bethel to lead the Philadelphia Police Department to help make good on her promise. On Monday, Bethel says they are following through with that promise by taking steps to listen to community members and the issues they face...
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Emergency youth town hall held to discuss the city's gun violence crisis and the changes people want to see
City Council members along with the police commissioner were at Temple University to talk about gun violence solutions during a youth town hall. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville spoke with youth about the changes they want to see.
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Emergency town hall held at the Liacouras Center in Philly to address gun violence
City leaders held an emergency town hall at The Liacouras Center to address the city’s gun violence crisis and at that meeting youth spoke on how it’s impacted them and what changes they want to see to make the city safer.
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City leaders hear from youth and residents to work toward ending Philly gun violence crisis
Philadelphia city leaders held an emergency town hall to discuss the gun violence crisis, hear what solutions residents and youth want to see and provide resources for the community.
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Carpentry program helps Philly fight gun violence by keeping teenagers on the right path
A Southwest Philly program is working to keep kids off the street and combat gun violence through carpentry. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the story.
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Anti-violence groups come together to promote uplifting music for youth
Several groups in Philadelphia are working together to promote music that doesn’t encourage violence. A music competition put on by these groups challenges artists to create uplifting music with zero profanity. The more uplifting the music, the better chance these singers and rappers have of walking away with money. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville shares more from the event.
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Numbers show ‘Operation Hug the Block' decreased fatal shootings in Philly neighborhoods
As the city looks for solutions to the gun violence crisis, one group says it’s getting results. For 77 nights, Operation Hug the Block volunteers protected some of Philadelphia’s most dangerous neighborhoods. Now they say when comparing the numbers to the same period the previous year, shootings were significantly down. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan has their story.
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Man who lost 3 brothers to gun violence uses boxing to provide safe haven for kids
Maleek Jackson, a Philadelphia man who lost three of his brothers to gun violence, is using a boxing gym to provide a safe haven for kids in the city. He shares his story with Philly Live’s Sheila Watko.
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Man who lost 3 brothers to gun violence helps Philly's youth through boxing gym
A Philadelphia man who lost three of his brothers to gun violence is using boxing to help provide a safe haven for the city’s youth.
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‘Giveaways out the wazoo': Block party brings ‘Unity' to West Philly community
NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle finds out what leaders hope the free Unity in the Community block party brings West Philadelphia as they look to tackle gun violence and uplift people. They hope free stuff brings people out.
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City council and Philly teens address recent gun violence during roundtable discussion
In the aftermath of recent mass shootings in Philadelphia, city council and local teens discussed the recent violence and possible solutions during the “Peace Not Guns” roundtable on Wednesday. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the highlights.