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Philadelphia promised $68 million in new antiviolence spending. Here’s how it’s going.

Experts in violence prevention say Philadelphia’s strategy should be more targeted and focused on areas with the most need.

Walter Pearson (left) accepts his completion certificate from Dominic “Coach” Speach at a PowerCorpsPHL meeting at Stenton Family Farm in Philadelphia on December 16.
Walter Pearson (left) accepts his completion certificate from Dominic “Coach” Speach at a PowerCorpsPHL meeting at Stenton Family Farm in Philadelphia on December 16.Read moreTHOMAS HENGGE / Staff Photographer