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PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Tuesday, Senator Vincent Hughes, Representative Morgan Cephas, and leaders from Episcopal Community Services celebrated a significant milestone in the fight against gun violence. Episcopal Community Services’ …
Philadelphia’s Episcopal Community Services Receives Major Funding for Gun Violence Prevention Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In an attempt to create safer communities across Pennsylvania, on Friday, Governor Josh Shapiro joined forces with Philadelphia leaders, the General Assembly, and gun violence prevention advocates. …
Next Step in Pennsylvania’s Battle Against Gun Violence: Governor Josh Shapiro’s $100 Million Proposal to Fund Community Initiatives Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The City of Philadelphia has secured a settlement that marks a significant victory in the battle against the rising tide of untraceable firearms, known as “ghost guns,” …
Philadelphia Strikes a Blow Against ‘Ghost Guns’ in Landmark Settlement Read More
LANCASTER, PA — In a case that has gripped Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a local man is set to face multiple charges in the Lancaster County Court following an altercation that ended …
Lancaster Party Dispute Escalates to Shooting, Suspect to Face Court Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant push to curb the surge of gun violence plaguing communities, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee has …
Pennsylvania Bolsters Community Safety with $40 Million in Grants to Combat Gun Violence Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a crusade to counter community violence and promote a culture of safety, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) has recently announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and …
$24 Million PCCD Grants Aiming at Community Violence Prevention in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an aggressive move to combat the rising tide of gun violence, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) recently approved $13 million in grants for …
Pennsylvania Takes Aim at Gun Violence with $13 Million in Prevention Grants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is embarking on a bold new chapter in its quest for safety. At a recent Capitol news conference, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis waved the flag of …
Crusade for Safety: Pennsylvania Pledges Unprecedented Investment in Gun Violence Prevention Read More
WEST READING, PA — A total of 59 hospitals from Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey have united under the banner of HospitalsTogether.com, launching a major public service …
Health Systems Unite to Address Child Gun Safety in Tri-State Area Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry and Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala this week announced the formation of the Allegheny County Gun Violence Task Force. This collaborative network is …
Allegheny County Launches Gun Violence Task Force, Aiming to Curb Illegal Firearm Activities Read More