Elected Officials, Transit Riders, and Community Leaders Kicked Off SEPTA’s Public Hearings with a Rally and a Call for Full Transit Funding

Philadelphia, PA − May 19, 2025 − State lawmakers from Philadelphia and the surrounding counties rallied today outside of SEPTA’s headquarters in Center City as the transit agency began a series of public hearings on its proposed 2025–2026 budget, including the severe service cuts and steep fare hikes it will be forced to implement without crucial state funding.

Senator Fontana Announces Over $218K in Senior Community Center Awards

Allegheny County – May 16, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced nearly $200,000 in grants to connect low-income communities with fresh, healthy, and affordable local food in the 42ndsenatorial district. “These grants to businesses that do such important...

Senator Fontana Announces Over $218K in Senior Community Center Awards

Allegheny County – May 15, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced grants totaling $218,840 in state funding to senior community centers in the 42nd senatorial district. “May is Older Americans Month and I am proud to announce these grants to these Senior...

Senate Democrats Hold Policy Hearing Regarding the Worker Protections

PHILADELPHIA, PA − May 14, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine ways to protect Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and economy with a skilled, protected, and reliable workforce. “The testimony we heard today from...