It’s been nearly three weeks since the House of Representatives passed the 2025-2026 PA budget bill and sent it to the state Senate – and yet the Senate still hasn’t done anything with it. In fact, right after the Senate received it from the House, they left Harrisburg and aren’t scheduled to return until September.

I am furious.

The continued delay in passing our state budget is only going to lead to cuts in transit, schools, and state programs.

Delaware County can’t afford for this to happen.

In less than a month, SEPTA won’t have the funds to keep our buses and trains running. In less than a month, it will be harder for you to get to work, access everyday essentials, and connect with friends and family.

If funding doesn't come through, starting August 24th:

• Bus routes 106, 120, and 126 will be eliminated
• Bus routes 115, 124, and 125 will be shortened
• Bus routes 103, 104, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 117, 118, and 123 will run less frequently. 
• Trolley routes 101 (D1), 102 (D2), and 11 (T4) will run less frequently
• The Media/Wawa regional rail line, Paoli/Thorndale regional rail line, and Wilmington/Newark regional rail line will run less frequently

And if the funding loss continues, starting January 1, 2026:

• Bus routes 103 and 118 will be eliminated 
• Trolley routes 101 (D1), 102 (D2), and 11 (T4), will stop service at 9 p.m.
• The Paoli/Thorndale regional rail line and Wilmington/Newark regional rail line will be eliminated
• The Media/Wawa regional rail line will stop service at 9 p.m.

And that doesn't even get into the fare hikes this funding crisis causes, too. You can see more detail on the Delaware County website.

My colleagues and I passed bills to fund SEPTA. We passed bills to protect your health care and to continue supporting our schools. All of it is waiting for the Senate to do their jobs.

Call state Senators Frank Farry at 215-638-1784, Tracy Pennycuick at 215-541-2388, and Joe Picozzi at 215-281-2539 and ask them to get back to work, or add your voice to our Action Center demanding they keep SEPTA running.

Let’s get them to do their job.

Next week my district office in Barclay Square will be open on a different schedule than usual. If you need assistance, please call or stop by during the hours listed above for the week of August 4th through 8th. We will be back in the office as usual starting the following Monday, August 11th. We appreciate your flexibility!

Register for Our Back-to-School Resource Fair!

Pickup FREE Backpacks for your students!

Can you believe it’s already August? This summer is flying by, and it’s time to start thinking about the first day of school.

To help you prepare, next week my staff and I are hosting four Back-to-School Resource Fairs at varying locations in Legislative District 164. We’ll be onsite to share information about state services that support children and families, like CHIP health insurance, teen driver resources, birth certificate records, food assistance, autism support services, and more.

We’ll also have a free backpack for each student in your family! We ask that you RSVP for the event you choose so that we have the correct number of backpacks on hand each day.

Events will be held:

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

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

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

Millbourne, Garden Court & East Taylor Boulevard, Millbourne

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

Barclay Square, 1500 Garrett Road, Upper Darby

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

Penn Wood High School, 100 Green Ave., Lansdowne

Registration closes August 4! Register now.

This week I attended a tour of Nissley Vineyards in Lancaster with the Central PA House Delegation to learn more about PA’s winemaking industry and how we as legislators can help support it. Our state has more than 400 wineries with vineyards on over 14,000 acres of land! It was great to meet the Nissley family and discuss ways we can strengthen it.

I also had the opportunity to join the House Policy Committee on a walking tour of downtown Reading, led by state Representative Manuel Guzman. Representative Guzman spoke about expanding economic opportunity throughout the state and highlighted different economic development initiatives undertaken in his district. It’s always great to learn more from my peers and I thank Representative Guzman for sharing his ideas and impacts with all of us!

The William Penn School District has partnered with Kelly Education to hire several substitute teachers and other support staff. If you’re interested, reach out to Kelly Education at 1-855-KellyEd (1-855-535-5933) or EDNERecruiting@KellyServices.com.

Wow! Last Friday’s Community Discussion was an engaged, productive meeting of legislators and our communities. I couldn’t be prouder to represent a district that shows up to create positive change in our towns and neighborhoods. Every thought, concern, and idea you shared is an important piece in the work I do for you in Harrisburg.

Thank you for committing time to the hard work of bolstering our schools, families, and community.

On Tuesday, I attended another screening of The Ebony Canal, directed by the talented Emmai Alaquia, this time at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia. I can’t speak highly enough of this film, which addresses the crisis of Black maternal mortality in the U.S. head-on. The rate of maternal mortality is 3-4 times higher for Black moms than any other demographic, and I am so honored to continue speaking about it, working toward changing that statistic, and to help bring this important film to the Philly region.

Our 2025 Youth Legislative Council is underway and recently had the chance to hear from Lt. Laina Stevens from the Upper Darby Police Department and Upper Darby Council President Hafiz Tunis about how to craft safe corridors legislation! My staff and I love offering this summer program to the teens in our area. It’s an honor to help our young people work toward careers in public service.

PECO recently announced its new PECO Customer Relief Fund, a $10 million fund to help eligibly PECO customers pay heating and cooling bills (electric or gas). Customers who qualify will get $500 in the form of credits on their PECO bill. To learn more, visit: PECO Customer Relief Fund | PECO - An Exelon Company.

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.

Tuesday, August 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Upper Darby Township National Night Out

69th Street Recreation Area

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

Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. 

Veterans can check out REBOOT Recovery for help dealing with emotional wounds. Meetings are Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 4 at Veterans Chapel in Morton. Any veteran from the county is invited.

In partnership and service,

Gina H. Curry

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