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Most of us were there once. Sitting in school, and the PA comes on. “Attention, students. Jeff Nelson, would you please come to the principal’s office.” Yep, throat …

"Night Mayor" Raheem Manning, the city’s first director of nighttime economy, has a serious mandate: Find ways to once again make the city feel more vibrant — and safe — after the sun goes down.

Amid Philly’s ongoing gun violence crisis, educators are making changes they hope will better protect children. WHYY News reporters took a close look at some of their efforts.

The student, who is in stable condition, was shot three times in the arm and the thigh, according to a district spokesperson.

Hollywood movie star Will Smith visited his old high school and the student-run digital media department captured the day in a video with an automated narrator who put words in Smith's mouth including "I wish I had taken a shower."

COUNCIL PLANS HEARINGS TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY TO SUPPORT AT-RISK YOUTHS City Council has continually taken legislative action and appropriated

Four students were wounded in a drive-by shooting Wednesday a block away from Philadelphia's Overbrook High School.

Four students were wounded in a drive-by shooting Wednesday a block away from Philadelphia's Overbrook High School.

"King Richard" actor Will Smith shocked students with a special surprise visit to his former Philadelphia high school. During his rare appearance, he interacted with the kids and the superintendent.

Anti-violence activists say stronger parenting can help prevent gun violence.