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Tag: CeaseFirePA

Posted inElection 2023

A trauma surgeon, community leader, and gun violence prevention reporter ask Philly mayoral candidates tough questions

Avatar photo by Danya Henninger February 28, 2023March 2, 2023

As Philadelphians prepare to elect their first new mayor in eight years, public safety and gun violence are at the top of voters’ minds.  Nearly three-quarters of residents say it’s […]

Posted inElection 2023, News

Why are so many candidates for Philly mayor using orange in their logos?

Avatar photo by Asha Prihar December 23, 2022January 17, 2023
Posted inPower

Why Philly can’t make stronger gun laws, and the legal battle to get that changed

Avatar photo by Asha Prihar May 31, 2022March 28, 2023
Posted inGun Violence Prevention, Neighborhoods

Philadelphia youth anti-violence efforts lack coordination at city level, panelists say

Avatar photo by Layla A. Jones September 24, 2021January 17, 2023
Posted inGun Violence Prevention, Neighborhoods

West Philly residents to city officials: Get money to grassroots startups, do job training in the neighborhoods

Avatar photo by Layla A. Jones August 25, 2021January 17, 2023
Posted inGun Violence Prevention, News

You wouldn’t need a license to carry a gun in Philly under a bill gaining steam in Harrisburg

Avatar photo by Max Marin June 7, 2021January 17, 2023
Posted inGun Violence Prevention, News

Philly rec centers are hosting an NRA youth gun program, Outlaw says. Studies show it’s not effective.

Avatar photo by Danya Henninger April 15, 2021January 17, 2023
Posted inGun Violence Prevention, Power

CeaseFire PA offers toolkit for Philly students in National School Walkout

by Mónica Marie Zorrilla March 14, 2018January 17, 2023
Posted inGun Violence Prevention, News

14 photos from the Philly vigil for Las Vegas shooting victims

by Sydney Schaefer October 3, 2017January 17, 2023

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