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Senator Art Haywood Releases Statement on Joyce Wilkerson’s Selection to School Board

April 29, 2024

Philadelphia, PA. April 29, 2024 − Senator Art Haywood (D-4, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties) releases the following statement regarding Mayor Parker’s selection of Joyce Wilkerson: “I have known and worked with Joyce Wilkerson since 1985. She...

Penn Faculty, Philadelphia Elected Representatives Urge University to Protect Students’ Rights and Safety

April 27, 2024

Philadelphia, PA − April 27, 2024 − Today, in the wake of escalating police violence against students and faculty on campuses across the country, faculty at the University of Pennsylvania joined with Philadelphia elected representatives to urge administrators at...

Sen. Williams, Rep. Kinkead Announce $300K+ for New Sidewalk in Ross

April 26, 2024

ROSS TOWNSHIP – April 26, 2024 – Ross Township was awarded $301,984 to upgrade a bus stop and construct a new sidewalk along Browns Lane from the Toyota dealership to McKnight Road, state Rep. Emily Kinkead and state Sen. Lindsey Williams announced today.

Senator Marty Flynn and State Rep Bridget Kosierowski Applaud $49.5 Million Investment in Pedestrian Access and Student Safety Across Pennsylvania by Shapiro Administration

April 26, 2024

Harrisburg, PA – April 26, 2024 – Today, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll announced investments totaling more than $49.5 million in 55 projects aimed at enhancing community resources and public accessibility throughout the Commonwealth. “A diverse transportation...

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April 26, 2024

Sen. Lindsey Williams, Rep. Emily Kinkead, Allegheny Land Trust Celebrate Earth Day with Land Preservation in Ross Township

April 26, 2024

Pittsburgh, Pa. − April 26, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams and Rep. Emily Kinkead joined Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) in celebrating Earth Day this week by announcing the creation of a 67-acre protected, publicly accessible green space in Ross Township. ALT’s...

Lehigh Valley Legislators Secure Nearly $2 Million in Transportation Alternative Funding for Lehigh County

April 26, 2024

April 26, 2023 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), Rep. Peter Schweyer (D-Lehigh), Rep. Josh Siegel (D-Lehigh) and Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh) announced today that two entities in Lehigh County will be receiving nearly $2 million in funding from the...

Senator Collett Secures $1.25M for School Safety & Security

April 25, 2024

Fort Washington, Pa. − April 25, 2024 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced nearly $1.25 million in Targeted School Safety Grants for Nonpublic Schools and School Safety and Security Grants, awarded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and...

Tartaglione Announces $2.4 Million in School Safety Grants

April 24, 2024

Philadelphia, PA − April 24, 2024 − Today, Senator Christine Tartaglione announced that $2,433,052 in school safety grants were awarded to schools in the 2nd Senatorial District. “Ensuring our schools are a safe place for our Commonwealth’s children to...

Senator Hughes Stands with Local, State, and Federal Leaders to Break Ground on 40 New, Affordable Apartments for Seniors in Mantua

April 24, 2024

Philadelphia, PA – April 24, 2024 – Today, Senator Hughes, Congressman Dwight Evans, the Mayor’s office, and leaders from across Pennsylvania broke ground on a new affordable housing project in the Mantua neighborhood of Philadelphia. The housing development, located...