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U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has announced the introduction of the Disarm Hate Act, legislation aimed at preventing individuals convicted of violent misdemeanor hate crimes from purchasing or possessing firearms. …
Senator Casey Proposes Disarm Hate Act to Curb Gun Access for Hate Crime Convicts Read More
WILMINGTON, DE —Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and Dr. Debra Mason, Director of the City’s Community Public Safety Initiative (CPSI), recently announced that mini-grants are being made available to improve public …
Mini-Grants Boost Public Safety: Tackling Crime in Wilmington’s Troubled Neighborhoods Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The City of Philadelphia announced that it recently filed a lawsuit against several firearms vendors that it alleges have recklessly and repeatedly engaged in straw purchasing transactions, consequently fueling …
City of Philadelphia Sues to End Deadly Straw Purchasing Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Senator Art Haywood (D-4) this week announced the activities, programs, and current partners involved in one of Philadelphia’s first city-wide efforts to increase public safety by means of …
Senator Haywood and Community Partners Join Forces for Safe Summer 2023 Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — Twenty-one victims were murdered during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022. Less than one year later, when US Representatives wore …
From Tragedy to Action: The Inspiring Journey of ‘Maite’s Shoes’ in the Fight Against Gun Violence Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Friday, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) announced at a press conference in North Philadelphia that they introduced the Resources for …
New Bill Aims to Help Gun Violence Victims Access Crucial Resources Read More
WEST READING, PA — Reading Hospital–Tower Health recently received a $193,078 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to implement a hospital-based violence intervention program (HVIP) and provide …
Reading Hospital–Tower Health Receives Grant to Implement a Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives yesterday passed a critical piece of legislation, H.B. 1018, introduced by State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara (D-Delaware), which calls for the implementation of “red …
Bill to Protect Mental Health & Prevent Gun Violence Passes House, Heads to Senate Read More
Op-Ed by State Reps. Donna Bullock and Morgan Cephas The endless cycle of mass shootings, collective grief and debate continues to divide our nation. As Black legislators, we navigate this …
Is Tennessee a Turning Point? We Hope So. Read More
Despite a majority of U.S. parents believing their neighborhoods are excellent or very good places to raise children, a recent Pew Research Center survey revealed 14% of parents gave a …
Advice From Parents Like You: Choose a Community that Values Children Read More