Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-06-24/gun-violence-prevention/philly-to-be-part-of-biden-community-violence-intervention-plan/a74785-1 June 24, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window PHILADELPHIA — The Biden administration has a new federal strategy to address gun violence surging in cities across the country, including Philadelphia. American Rescue Plan funds … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): The countdown has begun to stop the spread of ghost guns. The Justice Department just opened the public comment period for its proposed rule to regulate “ghost” guns — these untraceable, build-it-yourself firearms have quickly become the … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Over the weekend, thirteen Philadelphia councilmembers released a letter demanding Philadelphia invest $100 million in gun violence prevention for the FY22 budget. This veto-proof majority publicly releasing a letter like this is extremely unusual in Philadelphia, setting the stage … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Safety Alliance (https://www.pasafetyalliance.org/): June is Gun Violence Awareness Month and this month we remember those that we have lost to gun violence and rededicate ourselves to the critical work of gun violence prevention. All across the country, … Continued
From the Juggernaut Project (https://juggernautproject.com/): Sixteen years ago the Bush Administration gave the gun industry all but blanket immunity against civil lawsuits for deaths and injuries caused by the “criminal or unlawful misuse” of their products. The Protection of Lawful … Continued
Posted at https://www.penncapital-star.com/commentary/report-pa-ranks-7th-nationwide-for-black-homicides-friday-morning-coffee/ A new report quantifies the devastating toll that gun violence is taking on Pennsylvania’s Black residents, with the Keystone State ranking 7th in the nation for Black homicides. Handguns are responsible for nearly nine in 10 (88 … Continued
Harrisburg, PA. — Governor Tom Wolf announced today the availability of $5 million in funding to support local efforts to reduce community gun violence in Philadelphia and other regions across the state experiencing recent surges in shootings, homicides and other … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): When 18-year-old Tyjuan Malachi walked outside to wait for an Uber, he didn’t know his life was about to be stolen by gun violence. He was shot in April in Pittsburgh while visiting family, planning to head … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): We have one week to stop anti-gun safety legislation from passing the Pennsylvania House. Two anti-gun safety bills will be considered in the Judiciary Committee next week, and the gun lobby is already working hard to get them … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re working to raise awareness about how gun policy solutions can prevent tragic loss during a mental health crisis. That’s why we’re partnering with the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence … Continued