Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker was voted in after calling for an intergovernmental approach to attack the city's issues including the open air drug market in Kensington, public safety and the underfunded school system.On Tuesday, she introduced the city to her "intergovernmental roundtable" working with her before she takes office.Local, state and federal leaders are expected to be part of the panel. They'll help guide Parker before she takes office in January. Read more
Representative Joanna McClinton Hosted her Third Annual Turkey Giveaway Read more
???????The Property Tax Rent Rebate Program deadline is Dec. 31! Contact my office if you have any questions or need assistance completing the application. Read more
My office is hosting its annual Holiday Health & Wellness Expo on Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m at Motivation Highschool, 5900 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143. Seniors in attendance will receive a healthy lunch, enjoy live entertainment, and learn more about the benefits of eating well and exercising. Registration for this event is required . Please complete this form or call my office at 215-748-6712 to RSVP. I look forward to seeing you there! Read more
State House Speaker Joanna McClinton, who districts lies Philadelphia and Delaware County held turkey distribution events recently including one at Darby Recreation Center, 1022 Ridge Ave., Darby. Read more
Thank you for coming to our Turkey Giveaways! Thank you for coming to our turkey giveaways! Visit my Flickr to find more photos from the November 18 th giveaway , the November 20 th giveaway , and the United Block Captains Association Senior Luncheon . Thanksgiving Office Closure In observance of Thanksgiving, my offices will be closed on the 23rd and 24th. We will be open during regular business hours on Monday. Leave us a message or send an email & we will get back to you as soon as possible! Have a Happy Thanksgiving! RSVP for Celebrate the Season with Seniors My office is hosting its annual Holiday Health & Wellness Expo on Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors in attendance will receive a healthy lunch, enjoy live entertainment, and learn more about the benefits of eating well and exercising. Registration for this event is required. Please complete this form or call my office at 215-748-6712 to RSVP. I look forward to seeing you there! Property Tax Rent Rebate deadline is December 31 st ! The deadline to apply for the 2022 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program - for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2022 - is Sunday, Dec. 31. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians 65 or older; widows and widowers 50 or older; and people with disabilities 18 or older. This year, Read more
The City’s Rebuild program with the support of state and federal partners invest $8.5 million into the historic West Philadelphia library. Read more
State House Speaker Joanna McClinton is touting the chamber’s swift passage of legislation that would protect women seeking abortion care in Pennsylvania from being criminally penalized by other states. Read more
My office can help you sign up for Pennie or LIHEAP! Darby Turkey Giveaway and Vaccine Clinic THIS SATURDAY The Thanksgiving holiday is a time where friends and family come together and share a wonderful meal. My office wants to help, so we’re hosting our annual Turkey Giveaway THIS Saturday, November 18th at the Darby Recreation Center. At this event, residents will receive a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner and have access to a host of state-related services and material. Free flu and COVID vaccines will also be available . If you or a loved one could benefit from this event, I encourage you to come out on Saturday to receive your turkey! Event time : 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Address: 1022 Ridge Ave., Darby, Pa., 19023 Can’t make our Saturday Giveaway? Join us on Monday! My office will be hosting a turkey giveaway with Create Motivate Inspire on MONDAY, November 20 at the F.J. Myers Recreation Center. If you or a loved one could benefit from this event, I encourage you to come out on Monday and get a turkey! Event time : 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. or while supplies last Address : 5801 Kingsessing Avenue, 19143 RSVP for Celebrate the Season with Seniors \ My office is hosting its annual Holiday Health & Wellness Expo on Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors in Read more
Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill to protect pregnant women traveling from states that have banned abortions to the commonwealth for reproductive care, and they did it in just three weeks. Read more
Event Date: November 20 Event time : 3-6 p.m. Event location : Myers Recreation Center, 5801 Kingsessing Ave. Read more
Free flu and COVID vaccines registration. Event date: November 18 Event time : 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Address: 1022 Ridge Ave., Darby, Pa., 19023 Read more
The state House Judiciary Committee on Monday voted 14-11 along party lines to advance a bill that would change how Pennsylvania handles pardons. Read more
Contact or visit my office for assistance signing up for Pennie or LIHEAP! Turkey Giveaway and Vaccine Clinic The Thanksgiving holiday is a time where friends and family come together and share a wonderful meal. My office wants to help, so we’re hosting our annual Turkey Giveaway Saturday, November 18th at the Darby Recreation Center. At this event, residents will receive a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner and have access to a host of state-related services and material. Free flu and COVID vaccines will also be available . If you or a loved one could benefit from this event, I encourage you to come out Nov. 18 to receive your turkey! Event time : 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Address: 1022 Ridge Ave., Darby, Pa., 19023 LIHEAP & Pennie Enrollment The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families pay their heating bills or cover the cost of emergency repairs. If you need assistance applying or have any questions, please visit or contact my office! You can enroll in 2024 health insurance coverage through Pennie until Jan. 15, 2024. For more info visit Pennie’s website or contact the Pennie Customer Service Call Center at 1-844-844-8040. Southwest Philadelphia Community Forum Join Salt & Light tonight at 6 p.m. at 5736 Chester Avenue for a community forum on developing strategies for Read more
Nelson Mandela, the distinguished leader and equal rights activist, once said that “Educating all of our children must be one of our most urgent priorities. We all know that education, more than anything else, improves your chances of building better lives.” Read more
Tomorrow is Election Day! Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mail in ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Tuesday at your county election office. To find your polling place or a ballot drop off site, visit vote.pa.gov. To learn more about the importance of voting in this election, visit my website ! If you need to report any irregularities or errors when voting, please contact the Department of State at 717-787-5280 or RA-Elections@pa.gov . My offices will be closed tomorrow in honor of Election Day and reopen on Nov. 8 th . Please go out and vote. Democracy works best when we all participate! Read more
VOTE!!! Election day is coming up on Tuesday! Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mail in ballots must be received by 8 p.m. To find your polling place or a ballot drop off site, visit vote.pa.gov. To learn more about the importance of voting in this upcoming election, visit my website ! My offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 7 th and reopen on the 8 th in honor of election day! A Salute to Veterans Join Rep. Young and I for a Salute to Veterans! RSVP online or call my office at 215-748-6712. Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: 5900 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 LIHEAP & Pennie Enrollment The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families pay their heating bills or cover the cost of emergency repairs. If you need assistance applying or have any questions, please visit or contact my office! You can enroll in 2024 health insurance coverage through Pennie until Jan. 15, 2024. For more info visit Pennie’s website or contact the Pennie Customer Service Call Center at 1-844-844-8040. Turkey Giveaway and Vaccine Clinic The Thanksgiving holiday is a time where friends and family come together and share a wonderful meal. My office wants to help, so we’re hosting our annual Turkey Giveaway Saturday, November 18th at the Read more
The speaker of the state House of Representatives has introduced a proposed state constitutional amendment that would restore a sensible standard for evaluating clemency for people sentenced to life prison terms or the death penalty. Read more
Pennsylvania House Democrats today approved legislation that would provide critical investments to our state-related universities while ensuring greater transparency by the universities and instituting a tuition freeze at the universities, ensuring that higher education remains affordable for more than 70,000 Pennsylvania students. Read more
State House Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware joined Gov. Josh Shapiro and colleagues from the PA House and Senate to celebrate a new law (Act 5 of 2023) to improve the collection of data on maternal health and maternal mortality in Pennsylvania. Access to comprehensive and timely data can drive women’s health policies as well as help health care professionals and families make decisions about medical care. Read more
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