The Pennsylvania House of Representatives adopted a resolution (H.R. 619) sponsored by state Rep. Mike O'Brien, D-Phila., recognizing the 275th anniversary of the founding of Old St. Joseph's Church and designating the month of May 2008 as Old St. Joseph's Church Month in Pennsylvania. Pictured from left to right are Robert Palestini, Ph.D, Judy Palestini, Father Mark Horak, Representative Mike O'Brien, Rita O'Brien and Karen Bynett.

Rep. Mike O'Brien rallied with fellow legislators, activists and busloads of concerned residents at the state Capitol in support of legislation that would help stem the gun violence that plagues neighborhoods in Philadelphia and across the state.

Rep. O’Brien addresses the crowd at a Philly Neighborhood Alliance rally at the state Capitol.