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Fairhill Elementary
Crime

Education: Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence?

May 11, 2023 Michala J Butler

Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence?

Crime

Crime: Heal The Hurt and Value Young Lives

November 28, 2022 Haajrah Gilani

Heal The Hurt and Value Young Lives

Crime

Crime: Without Targeted Support, Youth are Left Behind

November 28, 2022 Natalie Elizabeth Kerr

Without Targeted Support, Youth are Left Behind

Crime

Hartranft: A Neighborhood in Transition

November 28, 2022 Haajrah Gilani

Hartranft: A Neighborhood in Transition

Crime

Crime: What Can Local Organizations Do to Help Stem the Tide of Violence?

November 28, 2022 Brooke Beyer

What Can Local Organizations Do to Help Stem the Tide of Violence?

City Hall

Gun Violence: Local Organizations Discuss Struggles of Fighting Gun Violence Epidemic

April 27, 2021 Iris Amanda Wexler

On March 24, the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME) and the Mayor’s Commission on African American Males (MCAAM) hosted a virtual community meeting to hear from local organizations that are determined to combat

City Hall

City Hall: Virtual Town Hall Discusses Philadelphia’s Gun Violence Crisis

April 9, 2021 Iris Amanda Wexler

Councilmember Allan Domb hosted a virtual town hall to address the gun violence crisis in Philadelphia with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and Senior Director of Criminal Justice & Public Safety Erica Atwood.

Crime

Overbrook: Teen Death Sets Back Struggle to Change Neighborhood Image

April 12, 2013

[vimeo 63675884] Tragedy struck the Tustin Recreation Center Thursday afternoon when 17-year-old Bernard Scott was caught in the crossfire of gunshots that erupted during a fight on 59th and Lancaster. Scott was an innocent bystander, police said. Scott staggered

Crime

Overbrook: Crime Prevention Combats Increased Car Thefts

February 21, 2013

In the past month, neighborhood crime reports indicate two robberies, two burglaries and a car theft have taken place in the 19th Police District near Overbrook. The 19th District is being proactive in educating community members

Allegheny

Allegheny: Allied Barton Works to Keep Students Safe

February 20, 2013

Student safety is a priority on most college campuses. But when the campus is located in an area more prevalent to crime, it becomes more of a concern. Colleges want to provide an environment where

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