Gov. Shapiro visits West Philly music program to push for additional funding for youth diversion programs

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spotlighted a West Philadelphia nonprofit Friday as he campaigned for additional funding for programs that work to reduce gun violence across Pennsylvania.

Shapiro toured Beyond the Bars, which mentors youth through music and leadership programs. The program started as a music workshop in a single jail and now operates more than 55 music labs around the city…

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