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KYW Regional Affairs Council

Nearly 400 lives have been snuffed out in Philadelphia during 2006, where a generation of children will only know violence and death.

But in neighborhoods, in schools, and in churches, citizens are responding with grassroots programs you should know about -- and support.

Part II: The Salvation Army's Programs

If you toss money into those red kettles during the holiday season, some of it goes to prevent violence.

Part III: Parkway Northwest High School for Peace and Social Justice

There's a public school in Philadelphia that's dedicated to teaching its students the value of peace over violence, both locally and globally.

Part IV: Philadelphia Citizens for Children and Youth

Members of one local group says the prognosis is not good for Philadelphia's children, but they are working to improve the situation.

Part V: After School Activities Partnerships

One organization has been working in Philadelphia for more than four years to keep kids occupied during after-school hours -- the most vulnerable time for youth, and the time when they usually get into trouble or become victimized.

Part VI: Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program

The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program works with more than 3,000 kids, after school, in a number of anti-violence programs.

Part VII: The Philadelphia Anti-Drug/ Anti-Violence Network

PAAN has been working since 1989 to keep Philadelphia's kids away of drugs and violence by offering alternatives.

Part VIII: Concerned Black Men of Philadelphia

Here's an organization that gives young men and boys a place to go, things to do, and people to talk to.

Regional Affairs Council Podcasts

A Look At Michael Nutter Pt.2
Former city councilman Michael Nutter hopes to follow John Street as Mayor… though he’s actually been following Street for many years. KYW city hall bureau chief Mike Dunn explains.

A Look At Michael Nutter Pt.1
KYW city hall bureau chief Mike Dunn looks at the career of former City Councilman Michael Nutter.

A Look At Tom Knox Pt.2
KYW's Steve Tawa reports most of the mayoral candidates have spent most of their careers in government, millionaire insurance executive Tom Knox has not. That's why he loaned his campagn five-million dollars for media ads.

A Look At Tom Knox Pt.1
KYW's Steve Tawa reportsthe Philadelphia millionaire businessman is the richest candidate in the race, but 66-year old Tom Knox grew up poor.

A Look At Chaka Fattah Pt.2
KYW's Steve Tawa reports Chaka Fattah says he feels a sense of urgency move to the second floor mayor's office at City Hall.

A Look At Chaka Fattah Pt.1
Some people learn in classrooms, KYW's Steve tawa reports 50-year old Chaka Fattah's education began on the streets of Philadelphia, when his older brother got involved in gang activity. His family intervened and took it to the next level.

A Look At Dwight Evans Pt. 2
KYW's Steve Tawa has this report on Dwight Evans' priorities.

A Look At Dwight Evans Pt. 1
KYW's Steve Tawa reports education is paramount to Dwight Evans.

A Look At Bob Brady Pt. 2
In this report, we look at the mayoral ambitions of Congressman Bob Brady. Here’s KYW City Hall Bureau Chief Mike Dunn:

A Look At Bob Brady Pt. 1
KYW City Hall Bureau Chief Mike Dunn takes a look at the colorful political life of one of the candidates, Bob Brady.

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