PA state Rep. Morgan Cephas joined other elected officials, school district and community leaders, and the Cassidy community to cut the ribbon on the New Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School in Overbrook. Once one of Philadelphia’s most structurally deficient school buildings, Cassidy Elementary has been replaced with a state-of-the-art learning facility. Cephas was instrumental in securing funding for the project, which is the first new elementary school built for the School District of Philadelphia in decades. Cephas also had the opportunity to interview Chelsea Mongue, the former student of Cassidy Elementary who brought statewide attention to the deplorable conditions in the old school building.

This event focused on promoting the Perinatal Psychiatry Access Line (TiPS), recognizing maternal health innovation fund recipient Maternity Care Coalition (MCC), and maternal mortality review committee fund recipient Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Organized Voices for Actions (OVA). The event also spotlighted MCC as the Southeast Maternal Health Coalition Lead and include honorary check awards for each organization’s role in advancing maternal health.

This event will bring together community-based organizations (CBOs) and stakeholders to promote the Philly Joy Bank and BirthBridge Philly and encourage connections with local services. The event will focus on maternal health initiatives, particularly highlighting the significance of the pilot program and initiative. PA Black Maternal Health Caucus Co-chair Rep. Morgan Cephas will present checks to Innovation Fund recipients Philadelphia Department of Public Health and University of Penn Hospital.

Rep. Cephas' Overbrook Night Market

Community Budget Briefing with House Majority Appropriations Committee Chairman Jordan Harris, D-Phila., and the Philadelphia House Delegation

Majority Chairman of the House Policy Committee Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, and Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus co-chairs Reps. Morgan Cephas, Gina H. Curry, and La'Tasha D. Mayes meet with members and advocates at a roundtable discussion of Black maternal health care in Pennsylvania.

In celebration of Black Maternal Health Week, Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus co-chairs and members gathered for a reception to advocate for Pennsylvania's MOMNIBUS and Black maternal health care.

To address disparities in health care, co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus Reps. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila.; Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware; and La’Tasha D. Mayes, D-Allegheny, and caucus members introduced the Momnibus legislative package, which outlines a group of eight bills to decrease maternal morbidity and mortality in Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia House Delegation leaders hold a press conference at City Hall in Philadelphia to respond to Governor Shapiro's budget proposal and discuss their priorities in the upcoming budget process.

Pa. Black Maternal Health Caucus members celebrate Act 5 of 2023 being signed into law.

Co-chairs Reps. La’Tasha D. Mayes, Gina H. Curry and Morgan Cephas announce the new Pa. Black Maternal Health Caucus, created to focus on improving maternal care and birthing outcomes for Black women and birthing people of color across the commonwealth.

The House Majority Policy Committee held a roundtable discussion, hosted by Rep. Morgan Cephas, and tour in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia detailing infrastructure investment needs.

State Rep. Morgan Cephas and state Sen. Christine Tartaglione, along with fellow lawmakers and the Wolf administration, today announced $25.6 million in American Rescue Plan funding to be allocated for a new maternal and child health initiative in Pennsylvania. The funding announcement also coincides with Black Maternal Health Week, April 11-17.

Images of Rep. Morgan Cephas during the 2022-23 Budget Hearings.

Rep. Morgan Cephas joins colleagues and representatives from Planned Parenthood to discuss the Women’s Health Protection Act at a Harrisburg press conference.

After hearing countless calls for help from the communities she serves regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and testing, state Rep. Morgan Cephas welcomed more than 1,500 residents to her telephone town hall to answer their questions and address their concerns about the issues.

State Rep. Morgan Cephas teamed up with state Rep-elect Amen Brown, D-Phila., and Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr., along with the nonprofit groups, Pull Up Neighbor and the Players Association on Friday, Dec. 4 at the Parkside Shopping Center to give away free personal protective equipment, including masks and hand sanitizer, and food boxes.

State Rep. Morgan Cephas teamed up with Independence Blue Cross to distribute more than 250 free turkeys along with reusable masks and hand sanitizer to West Philadelphia residents in need, with a majority of recipients being seniors.

Cephas applauded the more than 80 individuals who came out to Carroll Park to be counted this past Saturday for a similar census event she put together with state Sen. Vincent Hughes and Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr.

n her ongoing efforts to ensure everyone in her communities is counted, state Rep. Morgan Cephas on Tuesday helped local residents complete the 2020 Census ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline.

State Rep. Morgan Cephas is commending the American Chinese United Association for donating Tuesday more than 5,000 pieces of personal protective equipment to help protect communities in West Philadelphia from the COVID-19 virus.

As gun violence continues plaguing Philadelphia, state Rep. Morgan Cephas hosted her State of the 192nd Town Hall to address this public health crisis.

Members of the House Women’s Health Caucus and other lawmakers called on Republican leaders to devote their time and energy toward legislation that would positively impact the lives of women and families in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Cephas held her second annual District Day on Aug. 18, 2018 at Tustin Recreation Center. The free event featured activities for the entire family, including a basketball tournament, live music and entertainment, games, raffles, giveaways, food and refreshments. There were also be a number of different programs and groups that provide services to the community.

Rep. Morgan Cephas held her third annual District Day on Aug. 17, 2019. The free event featured activities for the entire family, including a basketball tournament, live music and entertainment, including Philly’s own Beano French as headline performer, games, raffles, giveaways, food, and refreshments.

Rep. Morgan Cephas along with members of the Philadelphia Delegation hosted a public meeting on the issues relating to nuisance establishments that sell alcohol and how they impact surrounding communities.