Philadelphia Police Captain Demonstrates How To Use Gun Lock As Preventable Firearm Deaths Rise
According to data from the National Safety Council, at least 535 people were killed in preventable or accidental shootings in 2020.
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According to data from the National Safety Council, at least 535 people were killed in preventable or accidental shootings in 2020.
While Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight says there is no concrete answer to solving the gun violence epidemic, reaching the youth is key.
The shooting occurred on March 18 on Shields Street near Elmwood Avenue.
Lloyd Amarsingh is currently behind bars on $250,000 bail.
Buddy had been living outside, so the hope is, that he will adjust to life on the inside.
Officer Arcenio Perez and his partner were both shot last October during a shootout with a suspect who allegedly killed his coworker at Jefferson University Hospital.
Rydell was also a movie star, appearing in "Bye Bye Birdie" with Ann Margaret.
Dunphy, a La Salle alumni and the all-time winningest coach in Big 5 history, will try to revive the Explorers' program.
Juan's mother says the shooting happened about 15 minutes before her son's school day ended.
Vistors at the Philadelphia Zoo can see the sheep, alpaca and other animals, but noticeably absent are the exotic birds.
It happened outside of the Eagle Save Mart on the 900 block of Kerlin Street in Chester on Tuesday.
They're hoping a visual presence will help curb gun violence that 33 students have already fallen victim to this year.
The city is now averaging 94 cases per day over the past two weeks, which is a 50% increase.
Webb's preliminary hearing is now scheduled for June 22.
His mother tells CBS3 he left school ten minutes early and she's not sure why the school allowed that to happen.
Police say the suspect forced open the front door of an apartment complex on East Salaignac Street on March 22.
Caring for Friends provides food to more than 200 pantries across five counties. And thousands of volunteers also deliver homecooked meals to homebound seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Officers raced to the scene just before 2 a.m. Tuesday on North Opal Street, off West Dauphin Street.
On Monday alone, Philadelphia had 28 flights canceled -- 20 of them are Spirit flights.
Police say 15-year-old boy Juan Carlos Robles-Corona was shot four times and killed while walking home from school.
Believe it or not, Hollywood is coming to South Jersey.
It happened just before 8:45 p.m. on the 4800 block of Frankford Avenue.
It happened on the 4900 block of Hoopes Street around 8:30 p.m
The woman accused of killing two Pennsylvania state troopers and another man in a crash on I-95 is expected in court Tuesday.
Get ready to see more street sweepers hitting the road in Philadelphia.
People who filed claims as part of Facebook's privacy settlement could get their money over the next 10 weeks.
NYC and the nation are vowing to "never forget" what happened during the 9/11 attack 24 years ago.
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
Maps show the best weeks in 2025 for leaf peeping across the U.S., with peak colors arriving as early as late September in some states.
New Jersey's fall wildfire season is off to an early start with the ignition of the Buckabear Wildfire last Wednesday.
People who filed claims as part of Facebook's privacy settlement could get their money over the next 10 weeks.
Some of the world's best soccer players are coming to Philadelphia in 2026 for the World Cup, but getting tickets to the games won't be easy.
NYC and the nation are vowing to "never forget" what happened during the 9/11 attack 24 years ago.
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
Maps show the best weeks in 2025 for leaf peeping across the U.S., with peak colors arriving as early as late September in some states.
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
An American Airlines flight departing PHL landed back at the airport after striking multiple birds.
Multiple business groups have asked City Council to halt the expansion of the Kensington curfew into other neighborhoods.
A burst water pipe shut down the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
The Upper Merion Community Cupboard will get new freezers thanks to a grant from Montgomery County.
New Jersey's fall wildfire season is off to an early start with the ignition of the Buckabear Wildfire last Wednesday.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
A growing community of women is finding their voice on Instagram and TikTok after dealing with difficult deliveries.
Trenton makes, now the hockey world takes! New Jersey's capital city is becoming a hockey town once again.
A South Jersey man has been charged in multiple vandalism incidents at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Old City last month.
Authorities are investigating after a plane reportedly crashed in Dover, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Showers will slowly clear out of the area, and temperatures will increase as the day continues, before we head into a mostly sunny work week.
Mendy and Dan Orlando said they really only fight during football season. That's because Mendy is an Eagles fan and Dan is a Cowboys fan.
A 17-year-old was killed and three other people were injured in separate shootings in Wilmington on Labor Day, police said.
Fifth grader Trey Harrison, who was critically injured in a car crash five months ago, is finally heading home from the hospital.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
A growing community of women is finding their voice on Instagram and TikTok after dealing with difficult deliveries.
Since January, Richard Cornish has been operating a mobile bedside salon, Restore Salon Services, for patients undergoing long-term treatment and hospital stays at Penn Medicine.
According to new research, suicide has increased among children, and it is linked, in part, to over-the-counter medications.
It's vaccine season, and guidelines on the new COVID-19 shot continue to change.
Multiple business groups have asked City Council to halt the expansion of the Kensington curfew into other neighborhoods.
The agreement takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Philadelphia boutiques and clothing shops are going all in for the Eagles as the 2025 NFL season starts vs. the Cowboys on Thursday.
A free grocery store in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is once again bustling with customers after a nearby fire forced it to close weeks ago.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia is expected to open to pedestrians and cyclists this week.
Months after Abby Gillon was killed in a crash on an e-scooter, a nearby town is passing a new law to make those vehicles safer.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro approved SEPTA's plan to use capital project money to fund operations for the next two years.
Pending approval by PennDOT, SEPTA expects service to be fully restored on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Months after getting a double lung transplant, Kevin Christ, who couldn't take a breath without help for most of his life, threw out the first pitch at the Phillies game.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th homer of the season, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-3 win over the New York Mets.
Eagles DT Jalen Carter avoided further suspension and was fined $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott in Week 1.
It's officially magic number season in Philadelphia as the Phillies inch closer to clinching a playoff berth and the NL East.
Trenton makes, now the hockey world takes! New Jersey's capital city is becoming a hockey town once again.
Tyson Foods is debuting three new NFL team-themed chicken nuggets, including nuggets shaped like the Philadelphia Eagles logo.
The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator is helping new designers turn their creativity into a thriving business.
From incredible musical performances to vibrant community festivals, Philadelphia has it all. Here's a list of things to do in Philly this weekend.
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
"Saquon," a feature-length documentary five years in the making produced by Martin Scorsese, will premiere on Oct. 9, 2025.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is hosting a listening party for Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on Oct. 3, the release date of the new record.
Flyers governor Dan Hilferty and team president Keith Jones held a state-of-the-team press conference on Wednesday before training camp gets underway next week.
Philadelphia police have released new surveillance video of two suspects wanted for allegedly shooting a Wingstop employee in Overbrook after an argument with two customers over marijuana use inside the restaurant.
The PPA says speed cameras helped reduce violations and crashes on Roosevelt Boulevard, and now the cameras are coming to Broad Street. We're expecting to learn more on when they will be activated in a news conference Wednesday, but Brandon Goldner has everything you need to know ahead of that update.
A burst pipe closed a major court facility in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.