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As we remember those tragically taken from us by gun violence in Newtown, CT in 2012, Pennsylvanians will come together across the Commonwealth to commemorate victims and call for action. Here is a list of events in PA this week: #EndGunViolence in America Sponsored...
Over the course of this week, there are a series of events in the Pittsburgh area that focus on bringing the community together regarding different aspects of gun violence. We hope that you will join us. Thursday, December 13 Hope Tree Dedication 11 AM Blue Slide Park...
NFL linebacker and Pittsburgh native Quinton Jefferson has chosen to honor those he has lost to gun violence and support CeaseFirePA through the My Cleats My Cause campaign. Jefferson had a cleat designed with the initials of those he has lost to gun violence. There...
CNN has reported that the Trump Administration plans to announce a final bump stock ban in the coming days.Bump stocks are devices that allow shooters to readily convert semi-automatic weapons so that they simulate the firing rates of automatic weapons. Following the...
On Tuesday, November 27th CeaseFirePA stood with Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale as he announced a new special report on Firearm Safety This special report highlights the steps Pennsylvania can take to reduce gun deaths and make PA safer. To prepare the...
On Tuesday, November 14th, Governor Wolf thanked CeaseFirePA and other advocates for their work on the passage of Act 79 during a ceremonial bill signing. The new law requires an individual served with a protection from abuse order to surrender their firearms within...
Together, we put gun violence prevention front and center, and the people of Pennsylvania proved this is a voting issue. The results will have a major impact on gun violence prevention policy at the state and federal levels. Reelecting Governor Tom Wolf and Senator...
On Sunday at the Pittsburgh Community interfaith service for the Tree of Life shooting victims and survivors, a young constituent had a troubling interaction with her Congressman, Keith Rothfus. Here's Kaylee explaining what happened. Kaylee — who attended Tree of...
Dear Friends, Three years ago, on June 17, 2015, I joined my rabbi at a local AME congregation to offer prayers and support in the wake of the tragic mass murder at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, South Carolina. On Monday night, I stood with leaders of the...
In times of tragedy, it's important for communities to come together to mourn and heal. Here is a list of events going on in Pennsylvania. We will be updating this page as we learn more details. Saturday 10/27 Squirrel Hill Community Ceremony and Service 6:30...
