Historic PA House Gathering and Panel Discussion with Other State Speakers

This week, I participated in two monumental events in Philadelphia. On Wednesday, I presided over the PA House in Congress Hall, the room where sacred documents like the Constitution were debated, in honor of our nation’s 250th birthday.  We marked the adoption of the Pennsylvania Constitution, which laid the groundwork for the U.S. Constitution.  
 

Then, on Thursday, I hosted a panel discussion with three other African American state House Speakers: Carl Heastie from New York, Melissa Minor-Brown from Delaware and Chris Welch from Illinois. We discussed the state of democracy at 250 years and the work that still needs to be done.
 

Both events were great reminders of the incredible legacy of our great nation and Commonwealth.  

Next Week: Free Food at my Office

My monthly food giveaway, in partnership with Rep. Amen Brown, Sharing Excess and Caring for Friends, will be held on Friday, Sept. 18 from 12-2 p.m., or while supplies last. Come by my district office to pick up fresh, nutritious food!  

Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 12-2PM or while supplies last 
My District Office 
149 S. 60th St., Philadelphia

Symposium for Black/African American Caregivers

An event at the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging aims to connect Black and African American people caring for loved ones with dementia to support and resources. To register, call 800-272-3900 or sign up online. 

Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 11AM-3PM 
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging 
642 N. Broad St. Philadelphia

Free Community Legal Clinic

The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office and its  partners are hosting a free community legal clinic at the Kingsessing Rec Center on Sept. 17. RSVP by sending your name and contact information to PhilaCommunityEvents@gmail.com.

Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 6-8PM 
Kingsessing Rec Center 
4901 Kingsessing Ave., Philadelphia

Resources and Support for Fathers of Children with Autism

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Autism Research is holding an event at the Bancroft School in Mt. Laurel Township, New Jersey, to connect Autism Fathers and Advocates with experts and community organizations.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 9AM-1PM 
The Bancroft School, Welsh Campus 
311 Walton Ave., Mt. Laurel Township, New Jersey