Moms Bonded by Grief create extraordinary Botanical Healing Garden in Southwest Philly
A group of moms who have lost their children to gun violence are working to save our streets with a new spot blooming in Southwest Philly meant to bring peace to those in pain. It’s called the Botanical Healing Garden. Check it out.
Moms Bonded by Grief create extraordinary healing garden in memory of victims of gun violence
A group of moms who have lost their children to gun violence are working to save our streets with a new spot blooming in Southwest Philly meant to bring peace to those in pain. It’s called the Botanical Healing Garden. Check it out.
Using art to share message of gun violence awareness in Philly
Using art to share an important and emotional message about gun violence, mothers who have felt the ultimate pain of losing a child are turning their grief into action.
Using art to share message of gun violence awareness in Philly
Mothers who have lost children to gun violence are bringing their pain and tragedy to the big stage.
Inside rehearsal for 'The Chronicles,' youth play on gun violence taking the stage this month
Teens and young adults in Philadelphia are putting on a play to show the impact and trauma of gun violence and inspire others to choose the right path. FOX 29’s Shawnette Wilson has the story.
Mom, 21, beats homelessness in Philadelphia thanks to the Tom Reid Village
Meet Diamond Fitzpatrick, a 21-year-old mom who was able to beat homelessness thanks to the transitional housing program at Tom Reid Village.
20-year-old girl with fear of facing homelessness, turns things around thanks to this Philly organization
Meet Tatianna Fox, a 20-year-old who says her biggest fear was being homeless. Now, she has a chance to turn things around thanks to the New Options More Opportunities (NOMO) foundation and its growing success of the Tom Reid Village.
Philadelphia organization offers place of hope, learning for homeless youth across city
On the outside, Tom Reid Village in West Philadelphia looks like an office building, but inside a different kind of work is taking place.
Save Our Streets: Former inmate helping Philly homeless in promise to 'never disappoint' mentor
Ricky Duncan has enormous pride for his South Philly neighborhood, and is taking action to help the homeless in honor of the mentor who helped turn his life around.
Inside the Crime Survivors Speak March on Washington
Thousands of people impacted by violent crime gathered to march on Washington as they called for change to keep people safe. FOX 29’s Shawnette Wilson spoke to survivors whose mission is personal.
Philadelphians impacted by violence gather for Crime Survivors Speak March on Washington
Thousands of people impacted by violent crime, including dozens from Philadelphia, gathered to march on Washington as they called for change to keep people safe.
Peace Patrols kick off fall campaign at Oldies in the Park
Peace Patrols in Philadelphia make their campaign known at Oldies in the Park in Gray's Ferry.
Save Our Streets: Kensington Revisited
FOX 29 takes a close look at Kensington and whether the cleanup efforts by Mayor Cherelle Parker and Philadelphia police have produced positive neighborhood results.
Organized retail crime explosion prompts city, suburbs to coordinate responses in crack down of thefts
Organized retail theft, smash and grab, takeovers — this type of crime has been around for years, but it’s reached unprecedented levels. City officials are now partnering with law enforcement in the suburbs to crack down on this crime.
SOS Juvenile Justice: Helping kids out of cycle of violence in Philadelphia
In the first two weeks of March, at least 11 children were shot in Philadelphia. It’s a scenario played out too often, but there are adults stepping in to the void to help kids find a better way.
Save Our Streets: Juvenile Justice
In the first two weeks of March, at least 11 children were shot in Philadelphia. It’s a scenario played out too often, but there are adults stepping in to the void to help kids find a better way.
Hunting Park non-profit provides forum for youth to lead the conversation on gun violence
With all of the recent violence, especially targeting teenagers, a group is working to find solutions, one discussion at a time. Organizers held a roundtable to help keep the peace and save our streets.
Young people express range of emotions over gun violence happening all around them
With all of the recent violence, especially targeting teenagers, a group is working to find solutions, one discussion at a time. Organizers held a roundtable to help keep the peace and save our streets.
How recent spate of SEPTA shooting has impacted Philadelphia's youth
Rickey Duncan from the Nomo Foundation joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss how the recent spate of shootings that have claimed teenage victims has impacted the city's youth.
Save Our Streets: Clean Slate
As the new mayoral administration gets to work in Philadelphia, many have hope for real change and a reduction in crime across the city.