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Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Dec 12, 2025)

PRT Update on Bus-only Lane on Fifth Avenue in Oakland & Community Events Read more

 

Allegheny County receives $7.3 million to aid crime victims and community safety

(Dec 12, 2025)

HARRISBURG, Dec. 12 — The Allegheny County Democratic House Delegation announced today that Allegheny County is receiving $7.3 million in grants to support various programs aiding crime victims and community safety. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. “These grants will aid our county and justice system in numerous ways—from helping victims navigate the courts to treating addictions to preventing child abuse,” said state Rep. Aerion Abney, chair of the delegation. “On behalf of our Allegheny County Democratic House Delegation, I’m grateful to PCCD for the work they do to ensure this critical funding comes to our county.” The following grants were awarded to organizations in Allegheny County: $500,000 to Allegheny-Singer Research Institute for a program for post-incarcerated patients with a stimulant-use disorder. $487,424 to Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addiction for an initiative for treatment placement. $500,000 to Passages to Recovery Inc. for peer-advocacy support. $500,000 to Unity Recovery for peer-led re-entry support. $50,000 to A Child’s Place for citizens advisory and police liaison services. $49,757 to UPMC-Children’s Hospital for a public campaign on child abuse prevention. $53,139 to Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburg for victims’ rights programs and services. $80,392 to Read more

 

Statement from Rep. Dan Frankel on HHS alteration of Dr. Rachel Levine’s portrait

(Dec 09, 2025)

“The decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to strip the correct, legally recognized name of Adm. Rachel Levine from her official portrait is an act of political malice,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “It has no basis in policy, accuracy, or respect for public service. It is an attempt to rewrite history in order to marginalize a person whose record is unimpeachable." Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Dec 05, 2025)

Hospital Merger Oversight Bill Back in Motion, Commercial Street Bridge Replacement Project and Community Events Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Nov 21, 2025)

Thanksgiving office hours, Bell-to-Bell Phone Ban in Schools & Community Events Read more

 

Frankel: Nearly $568,000 in state grants for community projects

(Nov 18, 2025)

“These investments are going to have a real impact on our community,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “We’re talking about safer schools for our kids, vibrant commercial corridors that bring neighbors together and spaces where students can thrive. When we invest in our neighborhoods and institutions like this, everyone benefits.” Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Nov 14, 2025)

Passing a State Budget and Community Events Read more

 

Rep. Frankel applauds House passage of budget supporting schools, communities

(Nov 12, 2025)

“In the face of careless cuts coming out of Washington, state budgets are under unprecedented and growing pressure to make up the difference—to fund the social safety net that keeps so many of our neighbors safe, fed, and healthy,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “This budget is a necessary step forward, but it’s also a reminder that the fight to protect our communities is far from over.” Read more

 

Salisbury, Frankel join forces with community leaders to fight hunger

(Nov 07, 2025)

Frankel said, "Across Pennsylvania and the nation, families are struggling with food insecurity. The Trump administration’s cuts to social safety net programs and threats to SNAP benefits make an already dire situation worse. Thankfully, we have long-established local organizations leading efforts to help, along with many, many community members and public officials who are committed to protecting our neighbors from going hungry.” Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Nov 07, 2025)

Federal Shutdown and SNAP Benefits, Fighting Food Insecurity, and Community Events Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Oct 31, 2025)

Voting Resources for Nov. 4 election, Governor Shapiro Fights to Restore SNAP Benefits Amid Federal Shutdown, Letter to PUC concerning LIHEAP-Eligible Households & more Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Oct 24, 2025)

Federal Shutdown Affects Food and Heating Assistance & Community Events for Halloween Read more

 

The Cannabis Health & Safety Act Summary

(Oct 20, 2025)

Summary of House Bill 1200 Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Oct 16, 2025)

$7.3 Million Approved to Replace Lead Service Lines, Spooky Season events & more Read more

 

Allegheny County lawmakers announce $7.3 million in state funding to replace lead service lines

(Oct 15, 2025)

Funding will support replacing lead lines in the Hazelwood neighborhood Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Oct 10, 2025)

100 Days Without a Commonwealth Budget, Talk & Tour of the 4 Mile Run Stormwater Project and Community Events Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Oct 03, 2025)

Contraception is Health Care, Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act Advances, House Approves Background Check Bill for Rifles and Shotguns and more! Read more

 

Frankel bill to protect workers from secondhand smoke clears committee with bipartisan support

(Sep 30, 2025)

“There’s nothing partisan about this – Democrats and Republicans agree that a blackjack dealer’s lungs deserve the same protection as an office worker’s,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Sep 26, 2025)

Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act headed to committee, Still No State Budget, and Community Events Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Sep 19, 2025)

Mine Workers Press Conference, Pennsylvania Joins Northeast Public Health Collaborative, Holding Duquesne Light Accountable After April Storm and more Read more