Promoting Health and Wellness for Black Men Take advantage of free health screenings and participate in a 5K walk and run as part of the African American Male Wellness Agency’s Black Men’s Wellness Day on June 6 at Temple University. Saturday June 6, 2026 7AM-12PM Temple University, 1816 N. 15th St., Philadelphia Mark Your Calendar for My Juneteenth Wellness Fair Save the date for our Juneteenth Wellness Fair and Food Giveaway! Join us on June 13 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for food, fun and free health screenings in partnership with the Keith Dawson Foundation. June 13, 2026 10AM-2PM Motivation High School, 5900 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia Schedule Change for Upcoming Food Giveaway Please note our monthly Friday Food Giveaway for June will be held on a Thursday because of the Juneteenth federal holiday. Join Rep. Amen Brown and me, in partnership with Caring for Friends, on Thursday June 18 and pick up some healthy fresh food for your household. Thursday June 18, 2026 12-2 PM 149 S. 60th St., Philadelphia My Staff is Here to Help! Need help Read more
Come meet Speaker McClinton, Rep. Brown and their staff, who will be on hand to provide you with information on state government-related programs and services available. Read more
Come for free health screenings, community resources, a food giveaway and more! Read more
Our next food giveaway is coming up! Stop by my district office on Friday, May 15 for our food giveaway in partnership with Rep. Amen Brown and Caring for Friends. All are welcome! ?? May 15, 2026 ? 11AM-1PM ?? 149 S. 60 th Street, Philadelphia PA 19139 Celebrating the legacy of K. Leroy Irvis with the PA Black Caucus The House was back in session this week in Harrisburg, and I participated in events for the 5th Annual K. Leroy Irvis Conference and Days of Action with the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. K. Leroy Irvis, who represented Allegheny County from 1958-1988, was the first African American to serve as Speaker for any state legislature in the U.S. It was an honor to recognize his wife, daughter and granddaughters on the House floor. You can watch my full remarks from the Irvis Days press conference on YouTube. I also helped present James R. Roebuck Scholarships to outstanding students from across Pennsylvania as part of the events. Congratulations to these hardworking young scholars! Learning and Networking Opportunity for Philadelphia Business Leaders The Read more
State and local officials partnered with a neighborhood optician on Saturday, May 2 to host a block party and vision health fair. Read more
Declutter your space and drop off old, sensitive documents to be securely shredded. Please note, there is a three box limit for individuals. Paper clips should be removed and books and catalogs can not be accepted. Read more
Get Your Eyes Checked for Free at This Family Fun Health Fair I am hosting a health fair and block party along with Rep. Rick Krajewski, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier and NV Optical on May 2 from 12-4 p.m. Bring the family for free vision tests and other health resources, vendors, music and fun! May 2, 2026 12-4PM 5100 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19139 Welcoming the Deltas, Faith Leaders and Others to Harrisburg It was another busy week at the Capitol! I was honored to welcome dozens of guests, including participants in my Faith Leaders Legislative Day and distinguished members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Additionally, House Democrats were hard at work advancing legislation, including bills that protect LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians from discrimination and require parents to be notified if their child is experiencing bullying at school. FREE Food at My District Office! Stop by my district office on Friday, May 15 for a food giveaway in partnership with Rep. Amen Brown and Caring for Friends. All are welcome! May 15, 2026 11AM-1PM 149 S. 60 th St., Philadelphia PA 19139 Learning and Networking Opportunity for Philadelphia Business Leaders Read more
Join us for a free food giveaway and to learn about resources available for you and your family. Read more
Resources for Transitioning Beyond Incarceration and Into the Workforce The City of Philadelphia’s Division of Reentry is hosting a Job Fair and Resource Village for Returning Citizens on Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Attendees should bring an updated resume and wear business professional clothes. April 29, 2026 10AM-2PM Temple University, Howard Gittis Student Activity Center Room 200 1755 N. 13 th St. Philadelphia, PA 19122 Get Your Eyes Checked for Free at This Family Fun Health Fair I am hosting a health fair and block party along with Rep. Rick Krajewski, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier and NV Optical on May 2 from 12 to 4 p.m. Bring the family for free vision tests and other health resources, vendors, music and fun! May 2, 2026 12-4PM 5100 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19139 Nearly $1M in Violence Prevention Funding Going to 3 Community Organizations Congratulations to Community of Compassion Inc., The Common Place and Rising Hope for Change Inc. for being selected for Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) grants. These great local organizations are receiving nearly $1 million from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s School Safety and Security Read more
State House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D., Philadelphia) said progress on maternal health legislation has been one of the “great policy successes” of her caucus since it took power in 2023. Read more
“Today’s Commonwealth Court ruling is another victory for women and the freedom to make our own health care decisions. While access to reproductive care is at risk across the country, here in the commonwealth the court recognized that the Pennsylvania Constitution guarantees a fundamental right to reproductive autonomy including abortion care,” Speaker Joanna McClinton said. Read more
PHILADELPHIA, April 21 – State House Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware, is applauding three local organizations that have been selected for nearly $1 million in state violence prevention funding. Community of Compassion Inc. and The Common Place in Philadelphia, and Rising Hope for Change Inc. in Darby, Delaware County, were selected for Violence Intervention and Prevention grants by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s School Safety and Security Committee. VIP grants are awarded to organizations to address community violence, including gun, interpersonal, and domestic violence. “Reducing violence in our neighborhoods is a collaborative effort. To be effective, we need to be united. Local organizations are best equipped to offer programs tailored to the specific needs in the communities they serve, and these VIP grants support the efforts of groups who are already doing tremendous work in Southwest Philadelphia and Delco,” McClinton said. “I’m proud to deliver these state dollars to Community of Compassion, The Common Place, and Rising Hope for Change because of their work to improve the health and safety of the communities I serve.” The three organizations and their grant amounts are: Community of Compassion Inc.: $500,000 The Common Place: $350,000 Rising Hope for Change Inc.: $119,000 These organizations are three of more than 150 groups selected to receive a portion of nearly $64 Read more
HARRISBURG, April 13 – Today the state legislature welcomed its two newest members, Rep. Catherine Wallen, R- Adams/Cumberland, and Rep. Andrea Verobish, R- Blair. Cumberland County Common Pleas Judge Sasha Sacavage administered their oath of office. Wallen and Verobish were elected to serve their communities in special elections last month. “Swearing in new members is always a special occasion in the state House of Representatives,” Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware, said. “Both Representatives Wallen and Verobish bring with them a wealth of experience in public service that they will leverage in their new roles as state lawmakers. “I’m confident that the more than 120,000 Pennsylvanians they collectively represent will benefit from having such dedicated elected officials as their voice in Harrisburg.” McClinton noted that the state House has been advancing legislation to strengthen communities around the commonwealth and help Pennsylvanians of all ages and has passed more than 320 bills this session. McClinton added that last month the state House welcomed Reps. Jen Mazzoco, D-Allegheny, and Ana Tiburcio, D-Lehigh, setting a new record for women’s representation in this chamber. Now with the addition of Wallen and Verobish, the chamber has surpassed last month’s milestone and now has 66 women serving. Read more
Stop by 5100 Walnut Street for free health resources, including vision tests, as well as music, vendors and family fun. Read more
The Black Maternal Health Caucus is hosting Black Maternal Health Week to advocate for the PA MOMNIBUS— a package of bills aimed to improve outcomes for Black moms, who have disproportionately higher childbirth mortality rates. The events will include a film screening, reception, policy hearing and more. Please RSVP here: Black Maternal Health Week at the Capitol 2026 Read more
Speaker McClinton's staff will be distributing free food. All are welcome! Read more
During Saturday’s Women of Excellence luncheon, the contributions Black women have made to the Delaware Valley and beyond took center stage. Read more
State House Speaker Joanna McClinton, who championed the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, said the extra state dollars come at a time when residents’ lives are becoming increasingly expensive. Read more
DELAWARE COUNTY, April 1 – On Monday, PECO filed a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission to significantly increase their gas and electric rates beginning next year. On average, these rate hikes would cost families an additional $20.08 per month for electricity and $14.52 per month for natural gas. Members of the Delaware County Legislative Delegation offered the following statements in response: “PECO’s request to raise their prices comes at a time when we’re already seeing unprecedented expenses for basic necessities due to rapid tech innovation, extreme federal actions and our county’s strained health care systems,” Rep. Gina Curry said. “This proposed increase is not just about dollars, it’s about equity. Our most vulnerable communities are already carrying the heaviest burden, and they should not be asked to pay more for basic necessities. Energy is a right, not a luxury.” “Our working families are contending with surging prices on everything from groceries to gasoline,” said Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware. “In Harrisburg we’re working to help families manage the economic uncertainty stemming from mismanagement in Washington with policies like the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, but a price hike in their monthly PECO bill makes it harder and harder for families to get ahead.” Read more
Come meet Representatives Young, McClinton and their staff. They will be available to provide you with information on state government-related programs and services available. Please call 215-748-6712 to RSVP in advance. Read more
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