HARRISBURG, Oct. 22 – State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., announced today that the PA Housing and Finance Agency has awarded nearly $3.1 million in low-income housing tax credits to development projects in West Philadelphia neighborhoods of the 192nd Legislative District.The award for the Media Flats development will receive over $1.4 million to invest in new construction of multifamily units for seniors. The West Philadelphia Preservation project will receive nearly $1.7 million to help with rehabilitation of single-family row-home style rental properties. Read more
Due to the shutdown of the federal government, SNAP payments will be delayed beginning in November 2025. This will disproportionately harm Philadelphia children, seniors, and working families. We’re fortunate in Philadelphia to have so many organizations and nonprofits that can assist in times of need, but it’s hard to replace or supplement these federal benefits for the long-term, especially when the state is unable to support these programs. Read more
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State Reps. Roni Green and Morgan Cephas, both D-Phila., today announced that the new George’s Hill Pump Station project in West Philadelphia is receiving $47.65 million in financing from the state. Read more
State Rep. Morgan Cephas, chairwoman of the Philadelphia House Delegation, explains why funding public transportation is a personal issue for many legislators, including herself. It's about mobility; it's about opportunity. Recent delays, overcrowding, and cancellations on SEPTA's Regional Rail lines highlight why transit agencies can’t rely on flexing capital improvement funds to support their operating budgets. Cephas emphasizes that finding a stable, recurring funding mechanism for SEPTA—and all transit agencies across Pennsylvania—is essential. Read more
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HARRISBURG, Sept. 29 — Pennsylvania would conduct a new public awareness campaign to get more fathers involved in prenatal care and the birthing process under a bill sponsored by state Rep. Aerion Abney that passed the House today with strong bipartisan support. House Bill 1212 , dubbed the PA Dads Matter Act, directs the Department of Health to conduct the campaign. Abney, D-Allegheny, introduced the bill as part of MOMNIBUS 2.0, a comprehensive legislative package that seeks to improve birthing outcomes and confronts the staggering rate of Black maternal mortality and morbidity in Pennsylvania. “I feel very strongly about this bill,” Abney said. “A dad’s involvement can make an enormous difference in a healthy pregnancy and birth. When a dad is engaged, there are lower chances of unhealthy birth weight and lower risks of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.” Abney, the father of two sons, modeled the bill after bipartisan federal legislation drawn up by Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., and former Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. “The MOMNIBUS is about more than just moms!” said state Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Philadelphia, the bill’s prime co-sponsor. “When dads and partners are engaged in the process, we know that birthing outcomes improve greatly for everyone. The Dads Matter Act highlights the role that fathers play to uplift the health and wellbeing of babies and mothers before, during and after Read more
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“As legislators, we have a responsibility to act when lives are at stake,” Chairman Briggs said. “These bills strike the right balance: keeping communities safe while honoring the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. This is not about taking away rights; it is about protecting lives. I urge the full House to act swiftly and send these bills to the Senate.” Read more
State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila. hosted nearly 100 community members Wednesday night for a legislative town hall meeting at the Overbrook Park Church of Christ in the Overbrook Park section of West Philadelphia. Read more
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 4 – Yesterday, one day ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles home opener, the Philadelphia House Delegation hosted a press conference to bring attention to the impacts that SEPTA cuts will have on the region and the stadium district. "How do you efficiently move upwards of 100,000 people? It can’t be done by flooding our already overburdened streets and highways with additional traffic,” said Rep. Morgan Cephas, Chair of the Philadelphia House Delegation. “SEPTA is more than just getting to the game, but without it, gameday is a major traffic headache across our city. SEPTA and public transportation systems should be a priority for leaders across the state. We saw how effective transit was during the Eagles championship parade in February. We’ll need it again for next year’s parade and the other world-class events coming to our city. As leaders, we must find consensus on a solution that keeps transit moving beyond a short-term fix - we can’t afford to let SEPTA be destroyed." Lincoln Financial Field seats over 60,000 attendees, but many more people travel to the stadium district on game days, including stadium workers or fans intending to tailgate or watch the game nearby. On average, an Eagles game brings in up to 17,000 additional Broad Street Line riders. On Tuesday, Lincoln Financial Field issued a travel advisory to fans, discouraging tailgating or travel to the area for Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 4 – A bipartisan celebration and check ceremony last week honored the Community College of Philadelphia’s Northeast Regional Center for securing $176,695 in state Solar for Schools grants. Solar for Schools is designed to address the school funding crisis, rising utility costs and climate change. The program helps schools cover the costs of installing and maintaining solar panels. Estimates show solar installations can save school districts millions of dollars over the life of one project. “Solar for Schools is a smart step forward, and I believe we can do even more to advance an all-of-the-above energy approach that unleashes natural gas and renewables to keep power reliable and affordable for schools, families and businesses,” said state Rep. Martina White, R-Philadelphia . “I am proud to support this investment,” said state Sen. Joseph Picozzi, R-Philadelphia . “It will give schools the ability to redirect those dollars into programs that benefit both the college and students, with the discretion to decide where these funds are needed most.” White and Picozzi , who both represent the campus, presented the school with a check at the event. The Northeast Regional Center is Community College of Philadelphia’s largest and most independently functional regional center. The center offers degrees, certification programs, and student and career Read more
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This partnership, created in part thanks to the efforts of State Representative Morgan Cephas, will fund the Uber Senior Ride Program with an in-kind contribution from Uber to help older adults get to critical destinations like doctors appointments and grocery stores. Read more
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NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Environmental Protection: Small Business Advantage Grant Program Who May Apply: Pennsylvania-based small businesses Use: Adopt processes or acquire equipment which results in energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and natural resource protection. Funds: Funding can range from 50% or $7,500 (whichever is less) up to 80% or $12,000 (whichever is less) and will vary depending on environmental impact and project location. A total of $1 million is available in this round of funding. Application Deadline: March 13, 2026, or whenever funds are exhausted. More information: DEP website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Who May Apply: Technical and trade schools, school districts, post-secondary academic institutions, workforce Read more
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