Watch the Action News special 'A Safer City: From Crisis to Comeback'

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia is entering a new chapter in its history and turning the page on decades of gun violence as violent crime rates are hitting historic lows.

In this special edition of Action News, "A Safer City: from Crisis to Comeback," we get an in-depth look into what is driving the change, the people powering the progress, how social media is playing a role, and whether this safer future is here to stay.

-John Paul takes a look at the numbers to break down the data behind the drop in violence.

-Sarah Bloomquist has a one-on-one interview with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel to talk about what's changed over the last few years.

-Tamala Edwards asks why some residents don't feel safer, even as crime rates fall.

-TaRhonda Thomas shows us how grassroots community organizations have had a big hand in the change.

-Chad Pradelli tells us if the same crime trends can be seen in the suburbs.

-Sharrie Williams shows us an innovative program that has become a national model for other cities to follow.

-Christie Ileto profiles the creators of a social media page that has become a beacon of hope for the youth of Philadelphia.

Watch the special in the video player above.