Happy Independence Day!

As we celebrate American independence today, may we take a moment to reflect on what freedom truly means for all of us. The promise of liberty and justice is not a finished story, but a living commitment we must uphold together.

At Team Curry, we are grateful for the vibrant, resilient communities of the 164th Legislative District. Your voices, your courage, and your care for one another remind us that the work of freedom is collective, and that a more just and inclusive future is always worth striving for.

Wishing you rest, reflection, and joyful connection this holiday weekend.

Not sure where to celebrate this weekend? Check out these events right here in our community:

TODAY! Friday, July 4

In the District:

 East Lansdowne

110th Independence Day Celebration

11:30 AM – Opening Ceremony at East Lansdowne Memorial Park, Penn Blvd & Emerson Ave.)

12:30 PM – Parade

Block party in front of Borough Hall after the parade, 155 Lexington Ave.

Lansdowne

9 AM – Parade

10 AM – Ceremony at Penn Wood High School, 100 Green Ave., Lansdowne

11 AM – Field games at the high school stadium

Nearby:

• Aldan

11 AM – Parade

Providence Road and Woodlawn Ave. Aldan

8:45 PM – Fireworks

• Clifton Heights

10 AM – Parade

Prospect and North Church St., Clifton Heights

9:00 PM – Fireworks

Clifton Heights Field, 221 N. Springfield Road, Clifton Heights

• Prospect Park

9 AM – Parade

Lineup begins at 8 AM at Witmer Field.

Baltimore and Holmes Avenue, Prospect Park

• Ridley Park

Dusk, fireworks at Ridley Lake Park, West Ridley and Constitution Avenue

Saturday, July 5

• Chester

2 PM – 10PM

Foodie and Fireworks Fest, Outdoor Pavilion, Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack

777 Harrah’s Blvd., Chester

Family friendly, featuring bands, performers, food trucks, vendors, a family fun zone, beer garden, mechanical bull, and fireworks.

• Ridley Park

10 AM – Noon – Parade starting at ABC Field, 300-364 Barker St.

After, games at the Borough’s Tot Lot, 52-122 E. Ward St.

Last weekend Upper Darby Summer Stage celebrated its 50th season, and I had the great pleasure of attending their anniversary celebrations. Over the years Summer Stage has impacted so many of you, and our community as well – it’s part of the vibrant arts community we’ve created in Upper Darby! Thank you to its founders, for creating such a fantastic theater program, to Upper Darby Township for providing scholarships for UD School District students to join, and to Summer Stage, for being a place our youth can spend the summer connecting, creating, and inspiring.

Saturday, I joined Councilwoman Danyelle Blackwell for our Fourth Saturday Morning Cleanups in the UD 4th District! We collected two bags of trash and made sure to recycle all the plastic and glass bottles we found. Join us on the fourth Saturday in July for our next 4th District cleanup. Let’s keep our parks and playgrounds clean this summer!

Last night we had an amazing celebration to kick off the holiday weekend, hosted by Upper Darby Township at Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast field. The fireworks display and the community came together for a night of celebration and fun!

Last week I had the honor of attending the 7th annual Delaware County Black Caucus gala, an event held each year to honor our rising stars and community service. DCBC's mission is to be a leading voice for the Black community in Delaware County, fostering unity and driving impactful change through strategic initiatives. 

We're pictured here with Joe Cuff, a coach and social worker with the William Penn School District, who received the Community Service Award for his work with food insecurity and student athletes and developing the Rap Athl-EATs resource pantry in the school athletics program, as well as Yumeno Young who received the Community Impact Award. Joe Williams was also honored this year. 

Congratulations and thank you to all of the 2025 honorees!

Thursday, July 10 at 5 p.m.

Youth Legislative Council Orientation

Apply here.

This is our third year hosting the Youth Legislative Council! Participating students are empowered to be community leaders and learn ways to be a change maker in their local communities and into the future.

Saturday, July 19 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

License Plate Replacement Event with Sen. Kearney and Rep. Boyd

Upper Darby High School Parking Lot, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill

164th District Pop-Up Back-to-School Resource Fairs (multiple dates)

One Free Backpack Per Student!

Registration required! Register here. 

Monday, August 4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Cardington Field, Walnut St., & Heather Rd., Upper Darby

Tuesday, August 5 from Noon to 2 p.m.

Millbourne, Garden Ct., & E. Taylor Blvd., Millbourne

Tuesday, August 5 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Barclay Square, 1500 Garrett Rd., Upper Darby

Wednesday, August 6 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Penn Wood High School, 100 Green Ave., Lansdowne

Thursday, September 4 from noon to 5 p.m.

Blood Drive presented by Rep. Gina Curry and Sen. Tim Kearney

East Lansdowne Borough Hall

We highly encourage people living with sickle cell disease to donate blood at this drive – donor blood for individuals living with sickle cell disease is in limited supply, making it harder for those with the disease to get emergency medical care.

PHEAA Financial Aid Assistance Webinars

• Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 PM
• Wednesday, July 24, Noon

Monday, July 14 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Self-Care Wellness Series by The Foundation for Delaware County

Chester Resource Hub, 419 Avenue of the States, Suite 700, Chester

Monday, July 14

Fruits of the Family Table, The Repurposed Project

Tuesday, July 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

DCHD Senior Health Support Programs

ongoing summer dates (see image)

Schoolhouse Senior Center

600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom

Wednesday, August 6 at 6:00 p.m.

Discussion: Lansdowne Borough Proposed Lead-Based Paint Ordinance

Council Chambers at Borough Hall

Saturday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DCHD Back to School Fair

Delaware County Wellness Center

125 Chester Ave., Yeadon, PA 19050

Registration is required for backpacks and immunizations.

You can register here or call the Wellness Line at 484-276-2100.

Saturday, August 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Night at the Zoo with Jefferson Health Plans

Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia

In partnership and service,

Gina H. Curry

Want to stay up to date on all my happenings in Harrisburg, the 164th Legislative District and beyond? Or do you want to get the latest info on our events and office hours? Make sure to follow me on all my social pages using the icons below! 

If you need assistance with any state-related issue, you can reach out to my office.
 

Thank you for letting our team proudly serve you, your families, and the stakeholders in the 164th in East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, Milbourne, and Upper Darby. 

Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more updates and events happening in Harrisburg and the 164th! 

Sincerely,

Pennsylvania State Capitol

25-A East Wing
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783-4907

District Office

1500 Garrett Rd.
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 259-7016