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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
HARRISBURG, PA — In a recent announcement, Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Michelle Henry shed light on a disturbing trend of young people involved in firearm-related crimes in the Philadelphia area. The …
Philadelphia Youth Arrests Highlight Surge in Gun Violence, Attorney General Announces Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) last week announced the availability of $3.5 million in federal grant funding for local governments aimed at addressing gun violence …
PCCD Announces $3.5 Million Grant to Address Gun Violence and Behavioral Health Crises 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
Op-Ed by Tim Whitaker, Executive Director, Mighty Writers If the scourge of gun violence in our cities and in schools around the country proves anything, it’s that violence can happen …
How Writing Can Help Curb Violence Read More