Free Back-to-School Supplies and Fresh Produce

Jefferson Health Plans is holding a Menstrual Meetup and Free Produce Pop-Up on Aug. 29 at the Community Wellness Center to promote a healthy start to the school year. Stop by for free school supplies, hygiene products and fresh food. 

Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
Menstrual Meetup: 11AM-2PM | Produce Pop-Up: 1PM-4PM
Community Wellness Center
6232 Market St. Philadelphia

Keep Children Up-to-Date on Vaccines with this Community Youth Vaccine Clinic

Do your children have all the vaccines they need for school? Penn Medicine is partnering with Mother Bethel AME Church to hold a Community Youth Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 1-4 p.m. Please register in advance and bring your insurance card and photo ID.  

Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 1-4PM 
Mother Bethel AME Church 
419 S. 6th Street Philadelphia

Eligible for a Clean Slate? Get Legal Assistance at my Expungement Clinic

I am hosting an expungement clinic on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Motivation High School. To be eligible, you must bring your case information, including a copy of court records or minute orders. You must not be in violation, on parole or probation. Please note, this event is limited to Philadelphia residents and attendees must register in advance. 

Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 10AM-12PM 
Motivation High School 
5900 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia

Historic Panel Discussion with Other State House Speakers

In honor of America 250, I will be hosting a historic panel discussion with the Speakers of the Illinois, Delaware and New York Houses at Mother Bethel AME Church in Philadelphia. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about our country’s progress at 250 years and the work that still needs to be done. This event is free, but registration is required.  

Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 10-11:30AM 
Mother Bethel AME Church 
419 S. 6th Street Philadelphia

SEPTA Service Advisory for This Weekend

This weekend the T trolley tunnel will be closed, with buses replacing all five T lines, while SEPTA completes critical repairs to a substation that was recently affected by water. Buses will gradually begin overnight and will fully replace all five T lines by 5 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 until 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31. Read more about the project here. 

New Programming at Francis J. Myers Recreation Center

The Francis J. Myers Recreation Center has reopened after extensive renovations—and it looks great! I am thrilled that the Commonwealth was able to contribute $4.5 million in state funding toward the $27 million Rebuild Philadelphia Investment Fund, which facilitated the project.  

Following the reopening, the rec center announced updated programming, including flag football leagues, basketball skills and drills, a parenting group, line dancing, resources for young adults and teens and more. 

For full details on the schedule, email the rec center at myersreccenter@phila.gov, or follow the center on Facebook.