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Philadelphia Police, Firefighters Join Anti-Violence Activists For "Peace Not Guns" Basketball Game
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson started the anti-violence initiative Peace Not Guns in 1998 following the murder of his cousin.
July 17, 2025
Members of the Philadelphia Police Department traded their badges for basketballs Wednesday night to help promote "peace not guns" for kids this summer.
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The competition was high for the Peace Not Guns Memorial Basketball game featuring the Philly Ballers — a team comprised of members of the police and fire departments, the sheriff's office and SEPTA police — vs. the Real Brothers Basketball League, a community anti-violence group.
The event featured a three-point contest along with five-on-five hoops.
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