Sam Heath on the third annual Gun Violence Summit at PVCC

The Executive Director of the Commonwealth Justice Coalition discussed the upcoming gun violence summit at PVCC being held on Thursday July 16th.

By Jay James July 7, 2026 9:24 am

Four professionals stand in a workspace as a man in a blue sweater explains with sweeping hand gestures to three listeners nearby. — ContributedCommonwealth Justice Coalition

The Executive Director of the Commonwealth Justice Coalition discussed the upcoming gun violence summit at PVCC being held on Thursday July 16th.

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