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Community Rises After Shooting Near Park | Philadelphia News
A brutal shooting near a beloved Southwest Philly basketball court shattered community progress and left four wounded — but locals refuse to back down. Andrew Coates, a longtime street cleaner, called it a gut punch, while City Council President Kenyatta Johnson and neighbors rallied with a “Peace Not Guns” door-to-door campaign, offering trauma support and care. Local nonprofit Eddie’s House, led by Omar Muse, is on the front lines, responding swiftly to violence and uniting neighborhoods to prevent future tragedies. The message is clear: safety isn’t passive — it’s built through relentless…
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