Solomon sworn in for fifth term as state representative in Northeast Philadelphia

(Jan 07, 2025)

After being sworn in for his fifth term, state Rep. Jared Solomon reaffirmed his commitment to serve Pennsylvania by delivering action-oriented government both in Northeast Philadelphia and in Harrisburg. Armed with years of legislative experience, the lawmaker said he’s ready to fight for issues that will deliver safer communities, better quality of life, and reformed government and institutions for the people. “In this new legislative session, I will continue to work with my colleagues in a bipartisan and bicameral spirit,” Solomon said. “I stand firm in my belief that the only way to end partisan gridlock in Harrisburg is by working together for the improvement of all Pennsylvanians.” In past legislative sessions, Solomon worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advance many bills, nine of which became law: Expanding affordable housing by giving local governments options to pass tax abatement and exemptions for low-income homeowners and renters (with Republican state Sen. Joe Pittman). Establishing the commission to plan and coordinate America’s 250th Birthday across Pennsylvania's 67 counties (with former Republican state Rep. Alex Charlton). Codifying in statute the PA One Stop Shop portal through which new and existing business owners can easily navigate the process of setting up or expanding their business (with former Republican state Rep. Mike Peifer). Establishing the Schools-to-Work program creating Read more

 

August 2024

(Dec 30, 2024)

AUGUST 2024 District Office Lease $3400.00 Office Supplies $114.29 Postage/Mail $2323.80 Event Food $202.14 VA&EP Committee $258.62 ______________________________ TOTAL $6298.85 Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Dec 30, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Recovery Housing for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Other Drugs Who May Apply: Community-based organizations, community action agencies, or public health programs that focus on assisting individuals in accessing recovery housing. Use: Personnel services, consulting services, subcontract services, patient services, equipment, supplies, travel, and other costs associated with assisting individuals access recovery housing. Funds: DDAP expects to award five grants totaling $500,000 each. Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 More information: DDAP Website Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Integrated Health Solutions Who May Apply: Community-based organizations, community action agencies, or public health programs that focus on assisting individuals in accessing recovery housing. Use: Personnel services, consulting services, subcontract services, patient services, equipment, supplies, travel, and other costs associated with assisting individuals access recovery housing. Funds: DDAP expects to award five grants totaling $500,000 each. Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 More information: DDAP Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Dec 17, 2024)

Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Community and Economic Development: Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program Who May Apply: Community-based non-profit organizations with a history of at least 3 years operating experience, educational institutions, and non-profit economic development organizations with a history of at least 3 years operating experience. Use: Creation or support of a Business Assistance Service Center for the purpose of serving small, historically disadvantaged businesses. Funds: $20 million in funding was appropriated in the 2024/25 state budget. Application Deadline: January 22, 2025 More information: DCED Website Council on the Arts: Entry to Arts Organizations and Arts Programs (EAOAP) Who May Apply: Non-profit agencies with a history of at least two years of consistent arts programming in Pennsylvania and an annual average arts revenue over $200,000. Use: Entry track is the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ (PCA) point of entry for organizations or programs to the AOAP. Applicants must apply in Entry track until recommended for AOAP, which is based on panel review and assessment totals Funds: Grants totaling $5,000 will be awarded. Application Deadline: February 15, 2025 More information: Arts Website Council on the Arts: Arts Read more

 

Solomon: Philly Needs the Roosevelt Blvd. Subway

(Dec 13, 2024)

Citing studies projecting over 78,000 daily riders, PA state Rep. Jared Solomon says now is the time to get the Roosevelt Blvd. Subway Project moving. The proposed 12-mile extension of the existing Broad St. Line, and 1 mile extension of the Market-Frankford Line would converge at Bustleton Station, providing access to jobs, healthcare, and educational opportunities. Read more

 

Solomon calls for Roosevelt Boulevard Subway

(Dec 13, 2024)

Standing at the high crash intersection of Front Street and Roosevelt Boulevard, state Rep. Jared Solomon was joined by advocates to share a recent study which shows daily ridership numbers at over 75,000. “I hear from community members that Roosevelt Boulevard is just not safe," Solomon said. “Lives lost, thousands of accidents, and many injured- we need change to make the boulevard safer. “A rapid transit option will improve quality-of-life by cutting down on traffic congestion, connecting us to the rest of the city and our surrounding counties, and improve job opportunities. The Transit Cost Program at NYU Marron, who completed the study, provides the ridership projections that should prompt state and city officials to act on making the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway a reliable option for traveling in Northeast Philadelphia. “We have a chance to be innovative in uplifting the Northeast. A direct connection to the rest of the city via subway would be a great investment for the small businesses, create new businesses, and connect us to healthcare and educational opportunities,” Solomon said. Jay Arzu, a city planning doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania, has spearheaded efforts to show people the benefits of the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway. “PennDOT has an extraordinary opportunity to make the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway its locally preferred alternative, not as a luxury, but as a necessity for Read more

 

November 2024

(Dec 01, 2024)

NOVEMBER 2024 District Office Lease $3400.00 Office Supplies $24.15 Postage/Mail $298.76 Event Food $667.56 Lodging $248.00 Session mileage $104.34 ______________________________ TOTAL $4742.81 Read more

 

Quick Guide to Apprenticeships for Veterans

(Nov 20, 2024)

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Apprenticeship Information for Veterans

(Nov 20, 2024)

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Solomon’s legislation to update 911 emergency response headed to Gov. Shapiro’s desk

(Nov 14, 2024)

Legislation (HB1304) that will help usher in new 911 technology is set to become law, according to state Rep. Jared Solomon, majority chair of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee and author of the bill. Solomon said his bill takes a critical step in creating new safety infrastructure for the commonwealth that will provide a faster, more accurate response time by emergency responders. “Our 911 emergency departments provide critical and lifesaving services to Pennsylvanians,” Solomon said. “Unfortunately, our 911 technology has not kept pace with the needs of our communities, which leaves our neighborhoods at risk. “This is about the safety and well-being of all Pennsylvanians, equipping emergency service workers with tools that will save lives and ensuring that the commonwealth is ready for any emergency. It could be the difference between life and death in an emergency situation,” he said. The bill received final votes in the House and Senate today and now heads to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk to be signed into law. Read more

 

October 2024

(Nov 01, 2024)

OCTOBER 2024 District Office Lease $3400.00 Office Supplies $197.25 Postage/Mail $8.05 Event Food $346.00 Lodging $620.00 Meals Expense $152.91 Flags $94.65 Session mileage $401.82 ______________________________ TOTAL $5220.68 Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District

(Oct 29, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Mixed-Use Housing Development Pilot Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, Economic Development Organizations, Redevelopment Authorities, Municipal Authorities, Industrial Development Authorities, For-Profit organizations. Use: Mixed-use site development, conversion projects, rehabilitation projects, a combination of the three afore-mentioned projects. Funds: $10 million in PA Sites funding has been allocated for this program. There is no limit on the amount of grant funding that may be awarded to an applicant. Application Deadline: December 6, 2024 More information: DCED Website Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Recovery Support Services (RSS) Who May Apply: Applicant must have at least two years of experience as of July 1, 2024, providing RSS and demonstrate the capacity to provide RSS to individuals in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) and other concurrent substance use disorder (SUD). Use: Expand or enhance RSS to individuals in recover from OUD and other concurrent SUD. Funds: Approximately six grants totaling $1,500,000 each will be awarded. Application Deadline: November 15, 2024 More information: DDAP Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic Read more

 

Solomon: Ensuring ALL Pennsylvanians Have a Voice

(Oct 22, 2024)

PA state Rep. Jared Solomon wants to ensure that 1.3 million registered independent voters in Pennsylvania can make their voices heard in the state's primary elections. Solomon’s legislation to open primary elections in the Commonwealth is one step closer to becoming law. Read more

 

Solomon: Connecting PA Students

(Oct 22, 2024)

In preparation for America’s 250th birthday celebration PA state Rep. Jared Solomon is asking students to share their unique Pennsylvania and U.S. experiences. These stories will be used to show students from across the Commonwealth how their experiences weave into the unique fabric of Pennsylvania. #America250PA Read more

 

Solomon’s MVP legislation to become law

(Oct 09, 2024)

Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2383, authored by state Rep. Jared Solomon, majority chair of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. Solomon said his legislation will allow young people and seniors to benefit from mentor/mentee relationships. “Our seniors have knowledge to give and our young people have a thirst for knowledge,” Solomon said. “These mentor/mentee relationships can focus around a trade, job, hobby, or other interest. “Bringing retired volunteers who have this experience will go a long way to help steer youth in making good decisions and gaining valuable knowledge. This will also provide a better understanding of the differences between generations and provide new perspectives for both the youth and our seniors,” Solomon said. Solomon added that any older adult volunteer would be vetted with a required criminal background check and other requirements from school districts. “This would provide a list of already approved volunteers for school districts in Pennsylvania so that interests are matched and mentor/mentee relationships can flourish,” he said. The bill also passed the Senate and now goes to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk for his signature to become state law. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Oct 01, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Transportation: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Who May Apply: Municipalities, councils of government, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, ports and rail freight entities. Use: To improve transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization. Funds: The MTF requires a 30% match of the amount award. Awards are available for projects with a minimum cost of $100,000 and no more than $3,000,000. Application Deadline: November 5, 2024 More information: PennDOT website Office of the State Fire Commissioner: Unconventional Gas Well Fund Who May Apply: Volunteer and career fire, EMS, and rescue companies in counties where unconventional gas well drilling is permitted and counties that directly border permitted counties and respond to related emergencies. Use: Funds may be used for certification, equipment, and Read more

 

September 2024

(Oct 01, 2024)

SEPTEMBER 2024 District Office Lease $3400.00 Office Supplies $55.04 Postage/Mail $16.01 Event Food $155.30 Telecommunications $27.65 Bulk Waste Event $786.50 VA&EP Committee $696.35 ______________________________ TOTAL $5136.85 Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Sep 17, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Office of the State Fire Commissioner: Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program Who May Apply: All fire companies, emergency medical services, and volunteer rescue squads Use: Eligible projects include but are not limited to facility renovations, equipment purchases, debt reduction, training, education, and recruitment and retention. Funds: Awards may range from $2,500 to $20,000 for fire/rescue companies and $2,500 to $15,000 for EMS companies. Application Deadline: October 20, 2024 More information: OSFC Website Drug and Alcohol Programs: Substance Use Disorder Drop-In Centers Who May Apply: Applicant must have at least two years of experience as of July 1, 2024, in providing SUD prevention, intervention, harm reduction, treatment, or recovery support services, drop-in center services or relevant services and shall have the capacity to provide SUD drop-in center services to individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) and other concurrent SUD. Use: DDAP will provide funds from the Opioid Settlement to drop-in centers or other human service organizations looking to expand their community-driven harm reduction support services to increase overdose prevention and linkage to SUD treatment and recovery support services. The goal is to provide hope, support, and resources to assist those on their road to recovery Funds: DDAP expects to award approximately 14 grants totaling $1,875,000 each. Application Read more

 

Grants: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Sep 11, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Main Street Matters Who May Apply: Units of local government, redevelopment and/or housing authorities, nonprofits, economic development organizations, housing corporations, community development corporations, business improvement districts, neighborhood improvement districts, downtown improvement districts, and similar organizations incorporated as authorities. Use: A flexible tool for use in community and economic development for a variety of uses including planning activities, façade grant programs, business improvement grant programs, accessible housing programs, and district development grants. Funds: $20 million was allocated for this program in the 2024/25 budget. Individual grant awards vary depending on the type of grant. Application Deadline: November 15, 2024 More information: DCED Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Who May Apply: Community-based organizations (i.e., active, registered 501(c)(3)s), institutions of higher education, municipalities, counties, and district attorneys. Use: Reducing community violence through, among other things, increasing access to support services and behavioral health, providing health services and intervention strategies, providing mentoring and other intervention models, and fostering and promoting communication between schools, the community, and law enforcement. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Sep 04, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Local Share Account Statewide Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, municipal authorities, economic development agencies, redevelopment authorities, land banks, or councils of government. Non-profits may partner with an eligible applicant to apply on their behalf. Use: Projects in the public interest. Projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the community. Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization. See program guidelines for specific eligible uses of funds. Funds: The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects in the public interest. Grant requests must be at a minimum $25,000 and no more than $1,000,000. Application Deadline: November 30, 2024 More information: DCED Website Department of Education: Hunger-Free Campus Grants Who May Apply: Institutes of Higher Education. Use: Funding may be used to ensure students have access to healthy, nutritious food. Funds: Institutions with 3,000 or fewer students are eligible for $20,000 awards. Institutions with 3,001 to 7,000 students are eligible for $40,000 awards. Institutions with greater than 7,000 students are eligible for $60,000 awards. Application Deadline: September 23, 2024 More information: PDE website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR Read more

 

Solomon sworn in for fifth term as state representative in Northeast Philadelphia
Jan 07, 2025

August 2024
Dec 30, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Dec 30, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Dec 17, 2024

Solomon: Philly Needs the Roosevelt Blvd. Subway
Dec 13, 2024

Solomon calls for Roosevelt Boulevard Subway
Dec 13, 2024

November 2024
Dec 01, 2024

Quick Guide to Apprenticeships for Veterans
Nov 20, 2024

Apprenticeship Information for Veterans
Nov 20, 2024

Solomon’s legislation to update 911 emergency response headed to Gov. Shapiro’s desk
Nov 14, 2024

October 2024
Nov 01, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
Oct 29, 2024

Solomon: Ensuring ALL Pennsylvanians Have a Voice
Oct 22, 2024

Solomon: Connecting PA Students
Oct 22, 2024

Solomon’s MVP legislation to become law
Oct 09, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Oct 01, 2024

September 2024
Oct 01, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 17, 2024

Grants: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 11, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 04, 2024