Pennsylvania
How 4 Pa. corporations measure up on preventing gun violence

Nationally, gun owners often support more relaxed gun laws, while non-gun owners tend to favor stricter regulations. The trend continues to demonstrate substantial momentum. That pattern persists.
According to Pew Research Center’s 2021 surveys, 37% of gun owners support banning assault-style weapons, compared with 74% of non-gun owners — a divide that has grown.
In 2023, Pennsylvania issued a total of 335,975 licenses for carrying firearms and sold 15,457 handguns. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Philadelphia accounted for 23,634 of those carry permits.
Local gun violence trends
Between 2020 and 2022, Philadelphia saw a sizable increase in gun violence, though more recent data shows a downturn. Below is a snapshot of the last decade.
According to the Center for American Progress, Philadelphia experienced the most significant reduction in gun violence among major cities so far in 2024.
‘Businesses Must Act’ campaign
Hudson Munoz, executive director of Guns Down America, urges corporations to view gun violence as both a business concern and a moral imperative. The organization contends that consumers can wield their purchasing power to influence companies’ responses to gun violence.
“Consumers see an increasing range of options for businesses to address gun violence in communities,” Munoz said. “They’re willing to spend more on brands that are doing things to solve the problem.”
Munoz and his team developed the “Business Must Act” campaign to push corporate America toward greater responsibility in the communities where they operate — specifically by addressing gun violence. They evaluated 38 corporations based on three criteria: in-store policies, corporate actions and political and lobbying contributions.
4 Pennsylvania-Based Corporations
- Dick’s Sporting Goods (headquartered in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania) A- : Dick’s Sporting Goods has emerged as a prominent advocate for gun reform following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Since 2018, the company has decreased its gun sales, which accounted for less than 5% of total revenue in 2022.
- Sheetz (headquartered in Altoona, Pennsylvania) D- : Sheetz has not publicly addressed the issue of gun violence, and there are no available public statements or policies related to this matter.
- Rite Aid (headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania) F: Rite Aid has not made any public statements or established policies addressing the issue of gun violence. Additionally, the company has contributed to lawmakers who receive support from the gun lobby.
- Wawa (headquartered in Wawa, Pennsylvania) F: Wawa has not publicly addressed the issue of gun violence, as evidenced by the absence of any official statements or public policies on the matter. Furthermore, the company has made contributions to lawmakers who are supported by the gun lobby.
All four corporations are headquartered in regions that generally lean Republican. As part of the campaign, Guns Down America released details on political contributions in Pennsylvania related to gun legislation.

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Family and friends prepare for funeral of officer killed in Pennsylvania hospital shooting

A procession with law enforcement officers is planned for the Friday funeral of a Pennsylvania police officer who was shot and killed while coming to the rescue of medical personnel and patients during an attack on a hospital intensive care unit last weekend.
Family members, friends and fellow officers are expected to attend the service for West York Patrolman Andrew Duarte at Living Word Community Church in Red Lion, Pennsylvania.
Duarte, 30, was killed while responding to a man with a gun who took hostages inside UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. The attacker, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, 49, also was killed and several others were wounded.
The 1 p.m. service is closed to the public but will be livestreamed by the church.
Accounts of nurses who survived the attack have been shared in Facebook posts, disclosing details about their injuries and treatment and how the events have haunted those who lived through it.
York County District Attorney Tim Barker said Archangel-Ortiz appeared to have had recent contact with the intensive care unit “for a medical purpose involving another person” but didn’t elaborate.
Born in Oakland, California, Duarte had served on the West York police force since 2022. Before that, he spent five years with the Denver Police Department in Colorado.
An obituary said he earned a degree in criminal justice and police science from California University of Pennsylvania and his interests included photography, guitar, hiking and traveling.
Survivors include his parents and his girlfriend.
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Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball, Pick 2 Day results for Feb. 26, 2025
The Pennsylvania Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Feb. 26 drawing
28-48-55-60-62, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 2 numbers from Feb. 26 drawing
Day: 2-9, Wild: 1
Evening: 5-8, Wild: 4
Check Pick 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Feb. 26 drawing
Day: 9-7-8, Wild: 1
Evening: 4-8-7, Wild: 4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Feb. 26 drawing
Day: 2-2-6-9, Wild: 1
Evening: 2-4-3-2, Wild: 4
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from Feb. 26 drawing
Day: 5-5-8-8-1, Wild: 1
Evening: 2-8-1-6-4, Wild: 4
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash4Life numbers from Feb. 26 drawing
21-33-41-50-55, Cash Ball: 01
Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from Feb. 26 drawing
07-09-20-27-32
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Treasure Hunt numbers from Feb. 26 drawing
08-12-22-23-26
Check Treasure Hunt payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Match 6 Lotto numbers from Feb. 26 drawing
02-15-31-37-43-46
Check Match 6 Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Feb. 26 drawing
21-26-45-46-64, Powerball: 11
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Sign the Ticket: Ensure your ticket has your signature, name, address and phone number on the back.
- Prizes up to $600: Claim at any PA Lottery retailer or by mail: Pennsylvania Lottery, ATTN: CLAIMS, PO BOX 8671, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
- Prizes from $600 to $2,500: Use a Claim Form to claim at a retailer or by mail: Pennsylvania Lottery, ATTN: CLAIMS, PO BOX 8671, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
- Prizes over $2,500: Mail your signed ticket with a Claim Form or in person at a Lottery Area Office (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Lottery Headquarters is currently not open to the public. Visit the PA Lottery website for other office locations near you.
When are the Pennsylvania Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 2, 3, 4, 5: 1:35 p.m. and 6:59 p.m. daily.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. daily.
- Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. daily.
- Treasure Hunt: 1:35 p.m. daily.
- Match 6 Lotto: 6:59 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Pennsylvania editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Real ID in Pennsylvania: What to know before the May 2025 deadline

The deadline to obtain a Real ID is fast approaching.
Beginning May 7, 2025, Pennsylvanians will need a Real ID-compliant license, identification card or an acceptable alternative identification as approved by TSA — such as a passport — to board domestic commercial flights or enter a federal facility without a secondary form of Department of Homeland Security approved identification.
Here’s what you need to know about getting your Real ID:
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What is Real ID?
Real ID is a federal law that affects how states issue driver’s licenses and ID cards if they are going to be acceptable for federal purposes, according to the Official Website of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Beginning May 7, 2025, Pennsylvanians will need a Real ID-compliant license/identification card or another form of federally-acceptable identification — such as a valid passport or military ID– to:
- Board domestic commercial flights.
- Enter a military base.
- Enter a federal facility that requires ID at the door.
Do I need to get a Real ID?
The answer is no; Real ID is an option for Pennsylvania residents.
Applicable Uses | Standard ID or Driver’s License | Real ID ID/Driver’s License |
---|---|---|
Driving (DL only) | ✔️ | ✔️ |
General Identification Purposes | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Boarding a Domestic (U.S.) Flight after May 7, 2025 | ✖️ | ✔️ |
Entering a Federal Facility (that requires ID) or Military Base | ✖️ | ✔️ |
You do not need a Real ID to:
- Drive.
- Vote.
- Access hospitals.
- Visit the post office.
- Access federal courts.
- Apply for or receive federal benefits, such as social security or veterans’ benefits.
If you are still unsure about needing a Real ID, check out the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Real ID online wizard for help.
How can I prepare for Real ID?
Officials said the best thing you can do to prepare for Real ID is to get your documents together. Federal regulations require that PennDOT must verify original versions or certified copies of the following documents for a customer before issuing a Real ID:
- Proof of identity:
- An original or certified copy of a birth certificate filed with the state office of vital records with a raised/embossed seal — issued by an authorized government agency; or
- A valid, unexpired U.S. Passport or passport card.
- Proof of Social Security Number – proof must display current legal name and full nine (9) digits of the Social Security Number:
- A Social Security card;
- A W-2 form;
- A SSA-1099 form;
- A non-SSA-1099 form; or
- A pay stub;
- Two proofs of current, physical PA address:
- A current, unexpired PA license or ID; or
- A PA vehicle registration, auto insurance card or utility bill with the same name and address.
- Proof of all legal name changes (if applicable):
- A certified marriage certificate, court order, or adoption decree issued by your county’s family court.
If you are a lawfully present non-U.S. citizen, acceptable documents include:
- Unexpired Employment Authorization Card (EAD) issued by DHS; Forms I-766 or Form 1-688B
- Valid, Unexpired Permanent Resident Card I-551 Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) Issued by DHS or INS
- Unexpired foreign passport with an unexpired U.S. visa affixed, and an I-94 indicating temporary evidence of permanent residence
Some non-U.S. citizens may be required to present additional documentation. Additional information for non-U.S. citizens can be found on PennDOT’s Real ID Information for non-U.S. Citizens page.
How can I obtain a Real ID?
You can order a Real ID Online
Pre-verified customers may apply online and receive their REAL IDs in the mail within 15 business days.
Or you can get a Real ID in-person
- Visit any PennDOT Real ID center to have your documents verified and imaged and receive your Real ID at the time of service.
- Visit any PennDOT Driver License Center to have your documents verified and imaged, and receive your REAL ID within 15 business days.
How much does a Real ID cost?
You will pay a one-time fee of $30 plus a renewal fee (the current renewal fee is $39.50 for a four-year non-commercial driver’s license or $42.50 for a photo ID). The expiration date of the initial Real ID product will include any time remaining on your current license or ID card, plus an additional four years, unless you are over 65 and have a two-year license, according to officials.
Will my Real ID license or ID card look different?
The visible difference is that a REAL ID-compliant product is marked with a gold star.
Official Website of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Official Website of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
What are Real ID days?
In preparation for the deadline, PennDOT is hosting Real ID days at driver’s license centers to help Pennsylvanians get their Real ID.
Visit pa.gov to find a location near you.
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