Posts tagged with Gun Violence
At 1 p.m., Philly will #FilltheSteps of the Art Museum to stand against gun violence
The event, organized by Daily News columnist Helen Ubiñas, will go on rain or shine.
Why social justice advocate Movita Johnson-Harrell upended her life to join Krasner’s DAO
She'll bring an activist voice to the DA's Victim Witness Services and Restorative Justice division.
Couple fronts $140,000 cash to save North Philly community hub
Greg and Danielle Parker are serious about helping Sharswood.
PHOTOS: Signs at Philly’s March for Our Lives decry gun violence, demand change
The rally brought out elected officials, parents, teachers, activists and survivors.
With #PortraitsofParkland, Mt. Airy woman turns gun violence anger into activism
Laura Silverman's drawings will show up during Saturday’s March for Our Lives.
From Parkland to Philly: Local youths talk gun violence
- In anticipation of the planned March for our Lives on March 24, the Philadelphia Youth Commission and Mayor’s Millennial Advisory Committee are co-hosting a discussion seminar where young people in Philly can talk about the impact of gun violence in their lives, and also connect to solutions and resources in the city.
- The event will start with an educational lecture, then break into smaller workshops to explore solutions. There will also be creative stations set up, so attendees can express themselves in artistic form.
- All Philadelphia youth are invited to attend for free. Also welcome: parents, teachers, school administrators and elected officials at the federal, state and local levels.
Where: South Philadelphia High School at 2101 S. Broad St., 19108
When: March 22, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
How much: Free with registration
CeaseFire PA offers toolkit for Philly students in National School Walkout
"We're seeing students take this all upon themselves."
He lost his son to gun violence. Now he might lose their Sharswood home.
After his son's death, Greg Bullock turned his house into a community hub.
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart’s first project: Reviewing the $1.6 billion budget of the Department of Behavioral Health
Why? Because it deals with issues like opioid addiction and gun violence.
Philly ‘March for Our Lives’ planned in solidarity with national rally against gun violence
The D.C. march was organized by the Parkland student survivors.