Community members, advocates, leaders gather to discuss how to stop violence in Allegheny County

Community members, local leaders and school officials met Tuesday night to talk about what many are calling a troubling rise in violence.

The Greater Valley Coalition for Peace and Justice organized an emergency meeting in response to a recent uptick in reported robberies, shootings, and homicides.

Residents from Rankin, Braddock, North Braddock and East Pittsburgh shared their personal stories during a table discussion…

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