Montgomery County House Democrats Announce $5.75M for Child Advocacy Center

(Oct 28, 2022)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 28 – Pennsylvania House Democrats in Montgomery County are congratulating the Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County for being awarded $5.75 million to build its Child Advocacy and Training Center. In a joint letter to Gov. Tom Wolf, members of the Montgomery County House Democratic Delegation shared that “Child abuse is a growing public health crisis that requires urgent intervention and response. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this issue significantly, placing an intense strain on our community’s most vulnerable members. The child advocacy center model is an evidence-based approach that has been found to provide a faster healing process for the child, more fluid collaboration between all professionals, and more effective and streamlined investigations. By providing on-site medical and mental health services, the facility would also be removing barriers to make care more accessible and equitable, as well as improving overall physical and mental health outcomes for children and their caregivers.” The Montgomery County legislators, including Reps. Matt Bradford, Tim Briggs, Joe Ciresi, Mary Jo Daley, Pam DeLissio, Nancy Guenst, Liz Hanbidge, Steve Malagari, Napoleon Nelson, Ben Sanchez, Greg Vitali, and Joe Webster, worked with the Wolf administration to help deliver the funds, which originate from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program . Read more

 

Malagari secures $30,000 grant for Lansdale American Legion Post 206

(Oct 27, 2022)

“I know how important this institution is to our community,” Malagari said. “When I heard they were in need of a new heating system, I made it a priority to ensure they had the resources to stay open before winter came.” Read more

 

Malagari announces $850,000 grant for Hatfield Township

(Oct 27, 2022)

“After working to help secure this funding, it’s great to see that it has been approved and that we can get started on this project,” Malagari said. “Hatfield needs an administration building that can support the needs of its citizens. I’m glad we are getting the resources we need to make it happen.” Read more

 

Malagari welcomes $1 million grant for Discover Lansdale project

(Oct 26, 2022)

“Lansdale’s history is deeply tied to the rail line that runs through it,” Malagari said. “Restoring the Freight House is more than just historic preservation, it is about protecting and honoring what makes this town unique.” Read more

 

Malagari announces $500,000 grant for affordable senior housing

(Oct 20, 2022)

“This is money well spent,” said Malagari. “Over 100 seniors will have an affordable and modernized place to live, right in a historic and accessible part of Hatfield.” Read more

 

Malagari secures $1M grant to address sinkholes in Lansdale

(Oct 17, 2022)

“When infrastructure issues like these arise, they must be addressed immediately, before they become bigger problems,” Malagari said. “We need to fix the few sinkholes that are forming, but more importantly, address the stormwater management issues that are causing the water damage.” Read more

 

Malagari honors predecessor in road designation ceremony

(Oct 13, 2022)

As he was my former representative and predecessor, I know firsthand how his life and service had an impact on the people and communities in Montgomery County, and this is a fitting tribute to his long-serving dedication to our area. Read more

 

Malagari applauds $200,000 grant for new school buses

(Oct 01, 2022)

LANSDALE, Oct. 1 – North Penn School District will receive $199,435 to replace seven old diesel school buses with seven new cleaner energy propane school buses at North Penn High School in Lansdale, state Rep. Steve Malagari, D-Montgomery, announced today. Replacing the vehicles will help to remove 3.9 tons of NOx and other pollutants from the air annually. The Driving PA Forward Truck and Bus Fleet grant program aims to take 42 old diesel trucks and buses off the road, replacing them with cleaner alternatives. “Transitioning our school buses to cleaner energy sources not only helps to combat climate change, but also helps to protect our children’s health from the poisonous fumes these diesel busses create,” Malagari said. “I am happy to see the state making these smart investments in schools like North Penn and beyond.” The funding is part of the Driving PA Forward initiative, which launched in 2018 with eight grant programs and the goal of permanently reducing nitrogen oxides in the state by replacing a large number of older diesel vehicles and equipment and promoting cleaner transportation technologies using money from Pennsylvania’s $118.5 million settlement with Volkswagen. Read more

 

Malagari welcomes $125,000 grant for Whistlestop Park upgrades

(Sep 21, 2022)

“I am pleased to see Hatfield receive this funding,” Malagari said. “Public spaces are the heart of community. The renovations made to this park will make it easier for people of all ages and abilities to gather together.” Read more

 

2022 Summer Newsletter

(Sep 21, 2022)

This year’s budget is historic, to say the least. I proudly voted for the most significant increases in education funding ever seen in Pennsylvania. Basic Education funding gets a $750 million increase, of which $525 million will be distributed through the Fair Funding Formula. This is a major step forward in ensuring the next generation gets the education they need and deserve. Read more

 

Malagari celebrates Dr. Boston memorialization

(Sep 15, 2022)

“Our community owes a lot to Dr. Boston because the institutions that he created still exist today and still serve our community,” Malagari said. “Remembering him and memorializing this stretch highway in his name are but small gestures that allow us to keep the legacy of his work, his tenacity, and his dedication, alive.” Read more

 

E-Blast: Summer Intern Edition - Part 2

(Sep 08, 2022)

Today’s E-newsletter was written by one of our summer interns! Benton spent the summer in our Lansdale office. Read more

 

Malagari applauds $250,000 grant for Whistlestop Park

(Sep 08, 2022)

“I am happy our efforts have paid off,” Malagari said. “Along with myself, many people have been writing letters and advocating to ensure this public space gets the renovations it needs. This project will have an immeasurable impact on the health and recreational wellbeing of our local residents.” Read more

 

E-Blast: Summer Intern Edition

(Aug 16, 2022)

Today’s E-blast was written by one of our summer interns! Umme is a North Penn alum and interned this summer in our Lansdale office. Read more

 

E-BLAST (August 4): Around the 53rd District

(Aug 04, 2022)

It was an honor to meet Vice President Kamala Harris on her visit to Pennsylvania to represent our communities as she discussed the issues facing our Commonwealth. Read more

 

Malagari presents Souderton Area For All with $1,500 check

(Jul 22, 2022)

“I’m really proud of what everyone out here is working toward,” Malagari said. “It’s great to see the community come together to ensure everyone feels welcome. These celebrations really show our LGBTQ+ neighbors that Souderton is a place they can show their pride.” Read more

 

Hatfield Township receives state grant for traffic signal upgrade

(Jul 13, 2022)

LANSDALE, July 13 – State Rep. Steve Malagari today said Hatfield Township has been awarded a $354,240 grant from the state to upgrade the traffic signal at Route 309 and Unionville Pike. "I am pleased to see the state partnering with local communities on infrastructure upgrades that promote safety and modernization,” Malagari said. “The maintenance and upgrade of this signal will make traveling through this busy intersection more efficient, and certainly safer for drivers.” The funding was awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Green Light-Go program. Program funds can be used for light-emitting diode (LED) technology installation, traffic signal retiming, developing special event plans and monitoring traffic signals as well as upgrading traffic signals to the latest technologies. Read more

 

Malagari applauds funding for Hatfield housing programs

(Jun 29, 2022)

HARRISBURG, June 29 – State Rep. Steve Malagari announced today that two projects in Hatfield will receive funding to expand affordable housing for those in need. “Affordable, quality housing is essential for Pennsylvania families to grow and succeed,” said Malagari, D-Montgomery. “This funding will strengthen the institutions in our community that support our citizens facing extraordinary circumstances.” The Susie Clemens House will receive $194,218 to continue the build-out of the Advanced Living Derstine Run community in Hatfield. This project includes adding 60 affordable one-bedroom apartments to the site, 45 of which will serve seniors 55 and older. Fifteen of the apartments will be targeted to adults with disabilities, including developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. Habitat for Humanity Montgomery and Delaware County will receive an additional $200,000, which is needed to complete four homes on Cowpath Road in Hatfield. These homes will be two sets of duplexes that will go to families making less than the average medium income in the area. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund, or PHARE, which was established to provide for the delivery of state and federal funds, as well as funds from other sources, to help create, rehabilitate and support affordable housing for all throughout Read more

 

Malagari stands with striking beer workers

(Jun 23, 2022)

HARRISBURG, June 22 – State Rep. Steve Malagari, D-Montgomery, expressed support for the workers of the Delaware Valley Importing Distributors Association, who are demanding better hours, wages and benefits. Malagari previously worked in the wholesale beverage industry and is a past member of Teamsters Local 830, which bolstered the picket line at Penn Beer to back those striking against three large beer distributers across the Delaware Valley. “I am proud to support every working person who is fighting for better wages and working conditions,” Malagari said. “As a former wholesale beverage seller in this area who worked alongside these hardworking Pennsylvanians, this cause is personal to me; workers deserve livable wages and reasonable schedules.” According to Malagari, Teamsters Local 830 is protesting the current work schedules, which require 12-hour days, five to six days a week. In addition to reasonable working hours, the union is negotiating an adequate wage increase that keeps up with inflation, as well as health benefits that cover worker’s families. Malagari said that he will continue to support the union in its efforts, as these workers are the driving force behind the beverage companies’ operations and success. Read more

 

Malagari announces $100,000 in funding for Indian Creek Foundation

(Jun 22, 2022)

HARRISBURG, June 22 – State Rep. Steve Malagari announced today that $100,000 is being awarded to Indian Creek Foundation to support neighbors with special needs who live in Montgomery and Bucks counties. “The availability of quality affordable housing is something that helps families and the economy grow and should be within reach for everyone in every community across the commonwealth,” said Malagari, D-Montgomery. “These dollars will help hundreds of our neighbors who deal with extraordinary circumstances remain independent and homeowners.” Indian Creek Foundation operates 23 residential care homes that serve the daily needs of more than 100 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many of these individuals also have mobility issues due to aging or physical conditions which severely limit their ability to move freely about their homes for routine activities. This public project will renovate and repair six houses to maintain appropriate living conditions for those with disabilities who desire to maintain their residence. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund, or PHARE, which was established to provide for the delivery of state and federal funds, as well as funds from other sources, to help create, rehabilitate and support affordable housing for all throughout Pennsylvania. More information about the PHARE program can be found on Read more