I hope you find my weekly emails to be informative and helpful. I strive to keep the residents of our community up to date about what's going on in Harrisburg and at home.

That’s why I’d like to remind you that Pennsylvania House rules direct when I can contact you leading up to an election.

We’re nearing the 60-day restricted period that will begin on September 4 and last until the November 3 General Election. If you aren’t opted in, I will be unable to keep you informed about important issues that affect all of us, including:

• Updates on legislation
• News and events in the district
• Government programs and services

You can ensure you continue receiving my emails without interruption by visiting here.

The latest edition of my print newsletter is now available, encapsulating the work I have done for our community at home and in Harrisburg over the spring and summer. You can keep an eye out for it in your mailbox or click here to read it digitally.

As the only physician-legislator in our General Assembly, I always prioritize advancing the public’s health, including promoting immunization as we face a growing measles outbreak.

I have introduced legislation that would ensure access to and insurance coverage of vaccines, regardless of federal policy changes. This week, I joined ABC27 to discuss the rapid spread of measles and falling vaccinations rates in our state. You can watch my conversation in the video above and read more here.

Fifty years ago, the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Pittsburgh was established as the first free-standing Hindu Temple built by Indian immigrants in North America. It is a landmark and pilgrimage site for the Hindu community in our region and from across the US and Canada.

For me and my family, the SV Temple has been a central part of our lives. It was a great privilege to bridge my role as a state legislator and a part of the Hindu- and Indian-American communities to bring so many of my fellow elected officials to the SV Temple for this event.

It was an honor to recognize the 80th anniversary of the Ohio Township Volunteer Fire Company and take part in the dedication of a new fire truck.

As an ER Doc who has worked with firefighters my entire career, I am very grateful for their bravery and service to keep Ohio Township safe. As a legislator, I always prioritize support of our first responders, including funding for the new truck dedicated at this ceremony.

My staff and I celebrated the hard work that our summer interns Ava and Evie have done for our office and community as they prepare to head back to college.

Thank you for being a great part of the team. We know that your futures are bright!

Mark your calendar! My next shredding event to help you safely and securely dispose of sensitive documents will be on Saturday, September 12th at Ohio Township Community Park (325 Nicholson Rd., Sewickley).

We will be on-site from 10 to 11:30 AM or until the truck is filled. Each car may bring up to two boxes of paper for disposal.

PRT has recently announced newly proposed changes to bus lines across our region, and there are several changes locally. Some of the most notable changes include:

• Increased frequency along McKnight Road.
• Increased frequency for routes connecting the McCandless Park and Ride to Oakland and Downtown.
• A new connection from Downtown to AHN Wexford.
• The discontinuation of the Mount Royal line and Thompson Run Flyer.
• New connections for Emsworth and Ben Avon to Bellevue, West View, and McKnight Road.

PRT wants to hear from you about these changes. There are several ways to make your voice heard, including public hearings detailed in the above graphic, online here, by phone at (412) 566-5525, by email at BusLineRefresh@RidePRT.org, or physical forms at PRT’s Customer Service Center (623 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh). All responses are due by September 30th.

Three North Allegheny students earned top national honors at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., including:

• Sidney Rice, who placed second in the nation in the Apparel: Fashion Design & Construction Challenge and earned a gold medal in Fashion Construction.
• Vinay Prathap, who received a silver medal in Event Management.
• Khyronessa Avotri, who earned a silver medal in the Repurpose, Redesign event.

Congratulations on these outstanding honors!

The Pennsylvania Resources Council has announced the 2026 Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest, which brings attention to litter problems in communities across Pennsylvania.

The deadline to apply is October 31st. You can learn more and apply here.

Pittsburgh Tomorrow will be hosting Pittsburgh Homecoming, a weekend celebrating fun, culture, and city-wide pride from September 18th – 20th that aims to bring would-be Boomerangers back to Pittsburgh and increase the chances they'll move back to help build our region.

Out-of-town attendees will receive two free tickets to iconic local events and centers, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, Carnegie International, Fallingwater, Phipps, Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, August Wilson Center, Children's Museum, Pittsburgh Zoo, Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens, the Warhol, and the Kamin Science Center. They'll also get free admission to a future-themed welcome party at 7 p.m., on Friday, September 18th.

If you know someone who would consider returning to Pittsburgh, they can sign up for the homecoming weekend here.

The Franklin Park Recreation Board is seeking input on how to improve the quality of the borough’s recreational opportunities, park facilities, and trails. The survey is open to residents, business owners, workers in Franklin Park, and anyone who frequents the borough’s parks.

The survey can be completed here. Responses are due August 31st.

Finally, please remember that my talented staff can help you with a variety of state-related matters – from filing an application for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program to obtaining a disability placard or senior bus pass, just to name a few. Contact us or stop by to see how we can help!

You can read my e-newsletter in a way that’s most convenient for you by visiting my legislative website here and clicking on the accessibility icon in the lower right corner.

District Office

9800B McKnight Road, Suite 130
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

(412) 348-8028

Pennsylvania State Capitol

101 B East Wing

PO Box 202030

Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 772-2363

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