Shapiro promotes violence prevention investments in Philadelphia

Shapiro continues call for violence prevention funding; Philly hit with rash of shootings

PHILADELPHIA — Police data shows violent crime declined in Pennsylvania and in Philadelphia but during a public appearance Friday in the commonwealth’s largest city, Gov. Josh Shapiro acknowledged that the issue is hardly close to being resolved.

Shapiro promotes violence prevention investments in Philadelphia

(The Center Square) – Continuing his bid to support initiatives he included in his 2025-26 budget proposal, Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Philadelphia on Friday where he spoke on the successes of one of the city’s violence prevention efforts.

Shapiro continues call for violence prevention funding; Philadelphia hit with rash of shootings

Police data shows violent crime declined in Pennsylvania and in Philadelphia but during a public appearance Friday in the commonwealth’s largest city, Gov. Josh Shapiro acknowledged that the issue is hardly close to being resolved.

PA Gov. Shapiro supporting violence prevention investments in Philadelphia

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