Speaker Joanna McClinton will be holding her October food giveaway, in partnership with Rep. Amen Brown, Sharing Excess and Caring for Friends, on Oct. 16 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. or while supplies last. Read more
Bring up to two bags of old documents to be shredded for free. Please remove all paper clips. Bound books will not be able to be shredded; paper only. The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. or until the truck is full. Read more
Talk to admission representatives, connect with alumni and learn about finanical aid opportunities at this resource fair on Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Register in advance here: College Resource Seminar & Fair Tickets, Wednesday, October 14 • 11 AM - 3 PM | Eventbrite Read more
Recapping the Week in Harrisburg PA House Democrats continued working this week to pass bills to keep you and your family healthy and safe, including legislation to strengthen penalties for retailers who sell vaping products to children, regulate dangerous synthetic kratom products and help support women going through menopause. I was also honored to participate in the Capitol’s annual breast cancer awareness rally in front of the fountain, which was dyed pink for the occasion. I support women everywhere who are in the fight against breast cancer and want to remind everyone of the importance of getting regular mammograms. Early detection saves lives. Upcoming Office Closure College Resource Fair High school students can get support and resources on the college application process at my college resource seminar and fair on Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Register in advance online. Wednesday, Oct. 14 11AM-3PM Motivation High School 5900 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia Food Giveaway I will be holding my monthly food giveaway, in partnership with Rep. Amen Brown, Sharing Excess and Caring for Friends, outside my district office on Friday, Oct. 16 Read more
Recapping the Week in Harrisburg I was back in Harrisburg this week following the legislature’s summer break to continue working on issues like protecting children from AI, changing the primary voting system to allow independents to participate, and keeping students safe in our schools by encouraging schools to consider installing panic alarms in case of emergency. I also spoke in support of workplace accommodations for women going through menopause, met with some of our neighbors who visited the Capitol, and welcomed a new House member. Healthy from Head to Toe Senior Health Fair I will be holding a health fair and fish fry with City Council President Kenyatta Johnson on Friday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center at 5801 Kingsessing Ave. Tickets are free but you must register in advance. Friday, Oct. 2 11AM-2PM Francis J. Myers Recreation Center 5801 Kingsessing Ave., Philadelphia Support and Assistance for Veterans VETMOTO and Penn Medicine are hosting a Vets Café on Friday, Oct. 2 from 3-9 p.m. Learn more about VETMOTO’s mission to teach veterans motorcycle repair and trade skills and get support Read more
Nursing mothers visiting the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex can now breastfeed or pump in a clean, safe, and accessible nursing station, thanks to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, the PA Department of General Services, and the Shapiro Administration. Read more
Leadership statement issued Wednesday, Sept. 30 Read more
With the colder months ahead, lawmakers from in and around Delaware County are joining forces to address energy affordability and reforms amid federal cuts. Read more
On September 9, the Pennsylvania state House met for a historic legislative session in Independence National Park’s Congress Hall, marking one of the few times the body has met outside of Harrisburg since the early 19th century. Read more
Community members and local leaders joined the Church of Christian Compassion for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Compassion Senior Living, which offers 38 independent-living apartments for adults aged 62 and older. Read more
Speaker Joanna McClinton and Philadelphia Council President Kenyatta Johnson will be holding a senior health fair and fish fry at Fancis J. Myers Rec. Center on Oct. 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tickets are free but registration is required; sign up here: Healthy from Head to Toe Senior Health Fair Tickets, Friday, October 2 | Eventbrite Read more
Black Cannabis Week 2026 I will be discussing the latest on marijuana policy as a panelist at Black Cannabis Week’s Cannabis Opportunities Conference on Friday, Sept. 25. You can find tickets online. Friday, Sept. 25 9AM-1PM DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City 237 S. Broad Street, 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 Healthy from Head to Toe Senior Health Fair I will be holding a health fair and fish fry with City Council President Kenyatta Johnson on Friday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center at 5801 Kingsessing Ave. Tickets are free Read more
Reflecting on Historic Gatherings in Philadelphia If you missed following along with our historic House gathering at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, be sure to watch this great recap from NBC Philadelphia on the day and how meaningful it was to meet in the place where the founding fathers stood. It was also an honor to bring three other State House Speakers to Philadelphia for a conversation about the state of our democracy— read more about that event from the Philadelphia Tribune. Happening Tomorrow: 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 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. Read more
Before the historic session, House Speaker Joanna McClinton spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk about the upcoming Pennsylvania election, the future of data centers, transit funding and skill games in the latest episode of Battleground Politics. Read more
Not one, but TWO Speakers of the House were in the building! Host Tamala Edwards welcomed both Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Joanna McClinton and Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives Melissa Minor-Brown. Read more
Addressing the crowd packed into Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia on Thursday, Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton and three other Black House speakers from around the country outlined the steps they’re taking in their state legislatures to safeguard the future of American democracy under President Donald Trump’s administration. Read more
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives convened at Congress Hall in Philadelphia to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the state constitution. Read more
On Thursday morning, Black political leaders from Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois and Delaware met for a conversation on the country’s founding – and its future – at Mother Bethel AME Church, the oldest African Methodist Episcopal congregation in the United States. Read more
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 Read more
Speaker Joanna McClinton's summer 2026 newsletter for residents of Delaware County. Read more
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