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POTTSTOWN, PA — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis used a roundtable discussion Monday in Montgomery County to highlight Pennsylvania’s continued investment in violence prevention and after-school programs, as the Shapiro-Davis administration …
Davis Highlights Public Safety Spending at Pottstown Roundtable Read More
ERIE, PA — More than $65 million in new state funding is being deployed to expand youth safety and afterschool programs across Pennsylvania, as officials warn demand for prevention resources …
PA Youth Safety Funding Expands as Demand Surges Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State officials have approved more than $65 million in grants aimed at reducing violence and expanding after-school programs for at-risk youth across Pennsylvania.
ICYMI: $65M in Grants Target Violence, Expand Youth Programs Read More
CLAYMONT, DE — A 16-year-old male is facing multiple felony charges in connection with an armed robbery at a Claymont pharmacy last December, according to Delaware State Police.
Teen Accused in Armed Claymont Pharmacy Robbery Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency is rolling out a sweeping expansion of violence prevention, crisis response, and school safety funding, directing hundreds of millions of …
Pennsylvania Unleashes Massive Safety Push as Violence Drops Statewide 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Governors Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Spencer Cox of Utah recently came together at the Washington National Cathedral for a high-profile conversation on the accelerating rise of …
Shapiro, Cox Warn of Rising Political Violence in Stark Call for National Unity 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
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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro visited West Philadelphia on Friday to highlight his administration’s increased investment in community-based violence prevention initiatives. At the heart of the visit was a …
Shapiro Spotlights Youth Violence Prevention Efforts During Philadelphia Visit Read More