The beginning of 2026 has been tumultuous, and I want to pause and recognize how heavily national events have weighed on our community.

Delaware County is home to a diverse and vibrant community of immigrants – many residing right here in Upper Darby, Lansdowne, East Lansdowne, and Milbourne. They are our coworkers, our caregivers, our students, and our friends. When our immigrant neighbors thrive, we all thrive. Our neighborhoods grow more culturally rich and dynamic.

I want to be clear that I am here to support our immigrant communities in every way that I can. I am disgusted by the complete lack of due process, transparency, and decency we’ve been witnessing at home and across our country. No one in America deserves to live with the fear of their family being torn apart, regardless of where you’ve come from or how you came to be here. In my eyes, once you’re here, you’re part of our community.

This legislative session, my colleagues and I are bringing forward bills to strengthen our diverse communities, stay true to our values, and work to ensure every person of every background has the support they need. We welcome you here, and we sincerely wish you a life of dignity and hope.

My team is always here to serve you. Please stop by our Barclay Square office, give us a call, or email us whenever you need help with a state-related issue. You can reach us at (610) 259-7016 or RepCurry@pahouse.net.

In service,

Gina H. Curry

State Representative

164th Legislative District

On February 6th we were able to celebrate Maternal Health Awareness Month in the House chamber. I was honored to be able to make remarks on my legislation, H.R. 379, regarding the importance of maternal health awareness and the statistical data and stark realities of the birthing journey. I was also very excited to be presented with a proclamation from the governor's office acknowledging the legislation around Maternal Health Awareness Day.

The Delaware County Times recently reported that up to 300 people have been detained by ICE in Upper Darby alone and earlier this month our Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon visited the Philadelphia Detention Center to find out more about the death of Parady La, an Upper Darby resident who died last month while being held in custody.

Many of you are wondering what you can do to help or to prepare in case things get worse. One great local resource is UDTJ. UDTJ recently hosted a training called Neighbors Protecting Neighbors to teach residents their rights during ICE interactions. If you’re interested in their future trainings, you can fill out an interest form here.

My office will be closed this Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents Day, and will remain closed until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17 to accommodate a staff training. We thank you for your flexibility! We will reopen at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Yesterday I had the honor of presenting a nearly $600,000 check to the Women’s Opportunity Resource Center, an organization that offers entrepreneurship training, business lending, and matched savings programs.

The presentation was held at Pound Cake Heaven at 712 Church Lane in Yeadon – the owners of which are clients of the WORC and an incredible success story.

The Southeast Delegation helped secure this Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance grant for the WORC and look forward to seeing it put to use to help economically disadvantaged women entrepreneurs succeed.

Through entrepreneurship training, business lending, and matched savings programs, it equips people with the tools, resources, and support to turn goals into thriving businesses, strong households, and resilient communities.

On Wednesday I had the pleasure of joining Mayor Ed Brown and UD Police Lieutenant Laina Stevens as panelists for the Upper Darby Senior Center’s first ever Black History Month Panel. It was an inspiring event and I look forward to seeing it offered in years to come.

As you prepare to file your personal taxes this year, remember that, thanks to state budget priorities that my colleagues and I fought for last year, there is a new state-level tax credit available to working Pennsylvanians.

Learn more about the tax credit here.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that Aqua Pennsylvania will perform utility construction on State Road in Upper Darby Township, Delaware County.

Drivers are advised of the following travel restriction:

• Friday, February 27, through Friday, July 31, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, State Road will be closed and detoured weekdays between Lansdowne Avenue and Hilltop Road. During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Lansdowne Avenue, U.S. 1 (Township Line Road), and Route 3 (West Chester Pike).

Local access will be maintained. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays may occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Friday, February 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

5th Annual Black & Diverse Business Forum with Sen. Kearney

Delaware County Community College

901 S. Media Line Rd., Media

Saturday, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Shred Event with Rep. Heather Boyd

DCCC Southeast Center, 409 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill, PA

Wednesdays, February 11 & 18 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Free Lactation Café through Family Village, breastfeeding support with lactation counselors and a chance to meet other nursing moms

Register here

Fridays, February 13 & 20 from 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Free Childbirth Education Classes through DCHD

Register by calling the Delaware County Health Department Wellness Line: 484-276-2100

Future two-day classes include March 6 & 20; April 3 & 17

Thursdays, March 5 & 19

Free Self-Care Wellness series by Family Village

Register here

Pennsylvania State Capitol

25-A East Wing
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783-4907

District Office

1500 Garrett Rd.
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 259-7016

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