Philadelphia's South Street was bustling with costumes and excitement Saturday as small businesses were met with trick-or-treaters on the hunt for candy.
Violence interrupters try to stop shootings before they start by connecting people with jobs and other resources. A new faith-based coalition is taking the model to the streets.
Four Philly nonprofits originally planned gun violence prevention events on the Saturday before Mother’s Day, citing a need to promote healing, provide resources and make a plan for reducing shootings. Some advocates are calling for better collaboration between those doing the work.