As we prepare for our 4th annual Pennsylvania March for Life, you may be asking – why? What does walking around a building actually do? Well, we’re glad you asked. The March for Life started in Washington, D.C. the year that the disastrous, pro-abortion (and recently overturned!) Roe v. Wade decision was made. It has […] The post Why We March appeared first on PA Family ..read more

Visit Pa.MarchForLife.org for details State lawmakers have taken notice of the fact that the largest rally in Harrisburg in recent years has been the Pennsylvania March for Life. We need your help to keep this impact going! Event Details Here’s a rundown of details heading into this year’s Pennsylvania March for Life: Speakers include Mark […] The post Will you march? Details for September 23rd’s 4th annual PA March for Life! appeared first on PA Family ..read more

We want you to join us at the 2024 Pennsylvania March for Life on Monday, September 23rd at the steps of our Capitol in Harrisburg! The march is the perfect time to gather as a pro-life communtiy from across our Commonwealth and make a powerful statement for life. If you would like to join a […] The post Bus List Going to the 2024 Pennsylvania March for Life! appeared first on PA Family ..read more

A first-hand account City on the Hill from alumni, Jacob Reese. It’s not often that you are greeted by a stranger by name, but that’s precisely what happened to me when I arrived at City on the Hill 2021.  The minute I walked into my week-long home away from home, I was welcomed personally by all the staff by name with open arms. This simple yet profound greeting marked the beginning of an unparalleled journey of unforgettable experiences at City on the Hill (COTH). I soon discovered that each element of COTH was deeply dedicated to holistically training me in the Christian worldview. Fro ..read more

Governor Shapiro announces his administration will not defend Pennsylvania’s longstanding law to protect taxpayer funds from paying for elective abortions.  (HARRISBURG, PA – July 16, 2024) In his first week in office, Governor Josh Shapiro, prioritized meeting with Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates, in what was a quick repayment for their endorsement early in his campaign.[1] Today, in further compensation to his pro-abortion allies, Shapiro announced that his administration will not only not defend in court Pennsylvania’s decades-long prohibition on taxpayer funding of abortion ..read more

This symbolic bill would replace the state’s current husband/wife definition with any “two individuals,” ignoring the primary reason why the government is involved with marriage.  (HARRISBURG, PA – July 2, 2024) Today, in an expression that places the desires of adults over the needs of children, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill 2269, which would replace Pennsylvania’s marriage law that defines marriage as between one man and one woman, and reduce marriage to be between any “two individuals.”  “Marriage brings together the two halves of humanity, the ..read more

On June 24, the momentous anniversary of the famous pro-life Dobbs decision, Planned Parenthood held a rally at the Capitol in Harrisburg to lament the occasion and revealed their extreme agenda.  Here are some telling highlights (or more appropriately, lowlights) from their press conference: Their Priority Abortion Bill, HB 2304, Would Remove Born Alive Protections and More  House Bill 2304 from Rep. Kristine Howard (D-Chester) is radical legislation that would repeal Pennsylvania’s long-standing Abortion Control Act and replace it with a completely new legal framework. It is the “o ..read more

This summer marks the 10th anniversary of “Chloe’s Law,” a landmark act in Pennsylvania that ensures parents of preborn babies diagnosed with Down syndrome receive the information and resources they need to raise their child. The law receives its name from Chloe Kondrich, a Pittsburgh native whose parents were unaware of her condition until the moment she was born and realized more should be done to help inform others about what having Down syndrome looks like. Chloe has become a symbol of advocacy for the Down syndrome community, speaking at national and international events. Her message of ..read more

Medical experts share evidence of states experimenting with marijuana legalization for recreational use seeing more health harms As some PA lawmakers push for Pennsylvania to commercialize the retail sale of high-potency marijuana for recreational use, what can too often be left out of the discussion is evidence from medical experts on the risks with marijuana use and the problems with legalization, especially with children. On June 13, a panel of physicians and psychiatrists from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) explored some of the dangers of marijuana and youth. The evidence prese ..read more

School choice took center stage in the main Rotunda at the State Capitol this week as Black Pastors United for Education (BPUE), an organization of over fifty religious leaders – including Latino clergy – across the Commonwealth, announced an open letter calling for more educational opportunities in Pennsylvania. “We believe that every child in Pennsylvania deserves educational options curated to their unique needs and interests,” BPUE’s letter stated. “We empower the voices of parents and guardians, as well as community and religious leaders, to tell lawmakers that every child in Pennsylvania ..read more