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NEWARK, DE — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation announced it will honor 17-year-old Kaleb Blumberg of Newark, Delaware, by planting a memorial tree in his name in Pennsylvania’s Allegheny …
Delaware Teen Memorialized in National Forest After Tragic Shooting Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The City of Coatesville—in partnership with the City of Coatesville Police Department, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, Office of State Representative Dan Williams, and Coatesville City …
City of Coatesville Doubles Down on Safety with Introduction of State-of-the-Art ShotSpotter Technology Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is urging Congress and state lawmakers to strengthen funding for crime victims, warning that critical services remain at risk without immediate action.
Davis Presses Lawmakers to Bolster Funding for Crime Victim Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee has advanced a slate of gun safety bills aimed at curbing gun violence, addressing loopholes, and equipping law enforcement with new tools. …
Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee Advances Gun Safety Bill Package Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — One year after being re-established under Governor Josh Shapiro’s Executive Order 2024-02, the Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) convened its first Advisory Group meeting on …
Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention Marks First Year With Strategic Advisory Meeting Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Lt. Governor Austin Davis and six Governor’s Advisory Commissions gathered on Wednesday to mark Gun Violence Awareness Month with the opening of the Souls Shot Portrait Project …
Art Honors Lives Lost to Gun Violence: Souls Shot Exhibit Inspires Action Read More
ERIE, PA — The Shapiro-Davis Administration has unveiled the “Building Opportunity through Out-of-School” (BOOST) initiative, committing over $11 million in grants to expand afterschool programs across Pennsylvania. This ambitious move …
Empowering Change: How $11 Million in Afterschool Grants is Transforming Pennsylvania’s Communities Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Firearm safety has taken center stage in Pennsylvania, as the Shapiro-Davis Administration continues its efforts to reduce gun-related injuries and fatalities by promoting safe storage practices. With over …
Can Safe Firearm Storage Save Lives? 3,500 Free Gun Locks Already Making a Difference in PA Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is leading a seismic shift in public safety and justice under Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration. Over the past two years, …
Over $600 Million in Grants Fuel Safer, Stronger Pennsylvania Communities Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania is taking a bold step forward in the fight against gun violence with a $4 million competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. This funding, awarded …
$4 Million Federal Grant to Combat Gun Violence in Pennsylvania Read More