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WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester Friends Meeting will host a public memorial and vigil Saturday, June 6, focused on victims of gun violence as advocacy and faith-based groups continue …
West Chester Vigil to Highlight Gun Violence Deaths Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Monday proposed a state budget that significantly expands funding for community violence intervention programs, pointing to sharp declines in gun homicides and shootings …
Shapiro Budget Bets on Violence Prevention as Gun Deaths Fall Across PA Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Wednesday announced nearly $3 million in new funding to strengthen hospital-based violence intervention programs, a strategy the Shapiro-Davis Administration says is delivering measurable reductions …
Pennsylvania Unveils Nearly $3 Million Push to Expand Hospital Violence Intervention Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency highlighted major strides in reducing gun violence, expanding victim support, and strengthening community safety this …
Holiday Spotlight on Safety: Pennsylvania Showcases Big Gains in Fighting Violence Read More
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