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Senator Hughes Announces Coltrane 100 Philly Lineup for Citywide Centennial Honoring John Coltrane

July 24, 2026

PHILADELPHIA, July 23, 2026 — Today, Sen. Vincent Hughes, in partnership with Jazz Philadelphia, Creative Philadelphia, Ars Nova Workshop, and WRTI at Temple University, today announced the lineup for Coltrane 100 Philly, a citywide centennial celebration honoring jazz legend John Coltrane through more than 30 free and ticketed performances, community initiatives and artist grants taking place throughout the fall.

Statement from Senator Sharif Street on the Commonwealth v. Lee Legislative Deadline

July 24, 2026

PHILADELPHIA, PA − July 23, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Supreme Court made clear in Commonwealth v. Lee that our current mandatory sentencing scheme for second-degree murder is unconstitutional because it fails to account for individual culpability. The...

Approaching 120 Days: Senators Jay Costa and Amanda M. Cappelletti Address the Legislature’s Responsibility to Respond to Commonwealth v. Lee

July 23, 2026

Harrisburg – July 23, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Supreme Court deemed mandatory life sentences for people convicted of second-degree felony murder unconstitutional on March 26, 2026. The landmark Court ruling was then stayed, giving the Pennsylvania General Assembly 120...

Senator James Andrew Malone Issues Statement on Senate Bill 1400

July 23, 2026

July 23, 2026 − Senator James Andrew Malone issues the following statement on Senate Bill 1400: “In response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling in Commonwealth v. Lee, I voted yes on Senate Bill 1400, which was the legislative solution to address sentencing for...

Senator Nick Miller, Representative McNeill, and Coplay Borough Celebrated the Opening of New Pickleball Courts Funded Through a State Grant

July 22, 2026

July 22, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Representative Jeanne McNeill (D-Lehigh), joined by Coplay Borough officials and community members, today celebrated the grand opening of new pickleball courts made possible through a $181,900...

Delco Delegation Announces State RACP Grant Funding for Main Line Health Emergency Care Expansion

July 17, 2026

$4 Million Public Investment Begins Rebuilding Emergency Care in Delaware County After Private Equity’s Decisions Led to the Collapse of the Crozer Health System DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – July 17, 2026 – Members of the Delaware County Delegation announced today that $4...