PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 14 – State Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Phila., presented a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to Christina Lu, a student at Central High School, for her outstanding efforts to stop Asian hate. Lu was traveling on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line in November when she noticed a group of young Asian American students being physically and verbally assaulted by four other students. Lu heroically intervened and was overcome by the perpetrators while her fellow students tried their hardest to protect her. “Everyone has been calling me a hero, but I really am not. I’m just an ordinary girl from an ordinary family who saw people in need of help, and so I tried to help,” Lu said. “I’ll continue to stand up against bullying and violence and help people in need.” Since then, Lu has used her voice to speak out against hatred and discrimination. She spoke at a Stop Asian Hate event and called for better public safety measures on SEPTA. The slogan “Stop Asian Hate” is being used all around the world to show solidarity with the Asian community. “Christina showed bravery in a dangerous situation, and it only empowered her to do more to stop Asian hate.” Solomon said. “I am proud to award Christina for taking care of our community.” The citation reads in part, “The House of Representatives joins with citizens across the state to Read more
Governor Tom Wolf today announced new investments in traffic safety projects ? in Philadelphia utilizing $22.1 million in new grant funding through the Automated Speed Enforcement program. "These improvements started with speed enforcement intitiatives on the Boulevard that I have always been a big propenent of," State Rep. Jared Solomon said. "This funding will go towards alleviating pedestrian and motor vehicle accidents along our most travelled cooridor, and we are thankful that Governor Wolf has taken the safety of Northeast Philadelphia seriously." The approved projects are as follows: $6 million for designing intersection modifications identified as 2025 improvements in the Roosevelt Boulevard Route for Change program in the City of Philadelphia, including curb extensions to shorten pedestrian crossing distances, realigned crosswalks, realigned lane configurations and turn lanes, upgrades to traffic signals and timing, changes to traffic movements, and new or upgraded transit shelters and stations; $4 million for safety improvements on Cottman Avenue in the City of Philadelphia between Roosevelt Boulevard and Castor Avenue; $3 million for safety improvements on Castor Avenue which will implement a range of complete streets tools to a 2.3 mile segment of minor arterial roadway in Northeast Philadelphia; $2 million for implementing Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes (right turn and bus lanes) Read more
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State Rep. Jared Solomon and Sen. Tartaglione announce $1 million in redevelopment funding for Northeast Philadelphia HARRISBURG, Dec. 6 – State Rep. Jared Solomon and Sen. Christine Tartaglione, both D-Philadelphia, today announced $1 million in state grants awarded to Philadelphia for redevelopment projects. Solomon said the funding, awarded through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, will bring back the return of the Gibbons PAL program and other community outreach programs by constructing a new historically compatible and sustainable building. “We need more projects like this in the Northeast,” Solomon said. “Bringing back these programs will unleash after school and summer programming for thousands of kids. I am thankful for Senator Tartaglione’s continued partnership in securing this funding, that will help improve the lives of children around the Northeast.” “Since the programs closure in 2015 the Northeast community has seen and felt a void in safe places for our children to gather, grow, and learn.” Senator Tartaglione said. “The return of the Gibbons Police Athletic League is an exciting and important step in ensuring our children have access to safe, local programming.” The building will include a full basketball court complete with high ceilings, and homework rooms for students to work. The Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jared Solomon believes that fairness and honesty need to be at the forefront of government and politics. He wants to work with other officials and politicians at every level to serve the people, not the powerful few. He and his colleagues are pledging to put people first and he wants to come together to demand transparency, honesty, and integrity for the benefit of everyday people. Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 22 – On the heels of the conviction of Councilmember Bobby Hennon and labor leader John Doughtery on federal corruption charges, state Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Phila., said he is introducing a bill proposing to amend Pennsylvania’s constitution to require elected officials to resign upon being convicted of a crime. Solomon said that once they are convicted of crimes, public officials lose their credibility, integrity and cannot serve their constituents without the idea of bias and corruption overshadowing any significant decisions they make. He said his legislation would be a start to putting politics back into the hands of the people. “The negative publicity of a conviction minimizes the work we do as public servants and creates a lack of trust from the people we serve,” Solomon said. “My legislation seeks to re-establish that trust.” “As elected public servants, we have a responsibility to represent our constituents and promote the general welfare of our districts with honor. Every elected officer, from a city councilmember to the governor, must make a similar promise to serve faithfully and carry out the responsibilities of their office with integrity.” Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 21 - State Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Phila., made the following statement regarding recent positive test results for COVID-19. Read more
OCTOBER 2021 District Office Lease $1600.00 District Office Utilities $132.60 Office Supplies $105.33 Cleaning Services $649.50 ______________________________ TOTAL $2487.43 Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Labor & Industry: Digital Literacy and Workforce Development Grants (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Local workforce development boards, non-profit agencies (community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, etc.) or small businesses meeting certain criteria (see program guidelines). Uses : To provide digital literacy classes emphasizing career development skills, including digital fundamentals, digital job seeking, digital citizenship, and digital information. Funds : Grants of up to $45,000 each. Application Deadline : December 21 More Information : Click on https://www.dli.pa.gov/Businesses/Workforce-Development/grants/Pages/default.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: State Clean Diesel Grant Program (Funding Source: Federal Funding and State Mitigation Trust - Volkswagen Emissions Settlement) Who May Apply : Pennsylvania Businesses, Incorporated Nonprofits, State, Local, or Tribal Government Agencies, Air Quality or Transportation Organizations, Metropolitan or Rural/Regional Transportation Planning Organizations, and Federal Government Agencies. Uses : Diesel emission reduction projects, including, but not limited to: verified exhaust controls; engine upgrades and certified remanufacture systems; verified idle reduction technologies; certified engine Read more
SEPTEMBER 2021 District Office Lease $1600.00 District Office Utilities $147.32 Postage/Bulk Mail $294.46 Office Supplies $5.39 Event Food/Supplies $90.57 Mileage $88.80 ______________________________ TOTAL $2226.54 Read more
HARRISBURG, Sept. 30 – State Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Phila., who is chairman of PA One, announced that leaders in the General Assembly approved a study on reforms that PA One recommended to save costs and streamline services within state government operations. “The purpose of these reforms is to enable our government to operate more efficiently, conserve taxpayer resources and promote an ethic of reform,” Solomon said. “After two decades, I’m thrilled to finally see these reforms coming to Pennsylvania.” The reforms being studied include merging services for in-house printing, messenger services and bulk purchasing. Typically, these services are split along party lines with each party awarding contracts to different vendors. “Yesterday’s approval to direct the study of the reforms signals that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle support meaningful reforms that make lasting improvements to our commonwealth,” Solomon said. The study will be completed within the year. PA One members include: Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Phila. Rep. Jesse Topper, R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton Rep. Thomas Mehaffie, R-Dauphin Rep. Joseph Ciresi, D-Montgomery Rep. Pamela DeLissio, D-Phila./Montgomery Rep. Steven Malagari, D-Montgomery Rep. Natalie Mihalek, R-Allegheny Rep. Christopher Quinn, R-Delaware Rep. Christopher Rabb, D-Phila. Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester Rep. Lynda Schlegel-Culver, Read more
AUGUST 2021 District Office Lease $1600.00 District Office Utilities $28.56 Postage/Bulk Mail $2480.52 Cleaning Services $388.80 Office Supplies $27.94 ______________________________ TOTAL $4525.8 Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31 – State Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Phila., landlords and landlord stakeholders have partner ed to provide housing for Afghan refugees arriving in Philadelphia. “First and foremost is housing,” Solomon said. “We all are partners -- government, city stakeholders, state stakeholders -- all looking to provide housing for our new friends. We are calling on all landlords to step up and help the mission and work with our partners to secure housing for our new neighbors. Beyond housing we need to provide food through Share and programming through PAL to our new families to help weave them into the social and civic fabric of our communities. “ We are here to roll out the welcoming mat for our new friends and neighbors -- the Afghan refugees who are choosing Northeast Philadelphia as their home. As someone who served in the armed forces, our mission here is doubly important. One, we welcome Afghan refugees to Northeast Philadelphia with the hope and opportunity that this nation extends to all who provide support to our service members down range. Second, we honor the memory of the service members that died by continuing the mission and ensuring a home for American and Afghan immigrants alike.” Joining Solomon at the news conference were Margaret O’Sullivan of Nationalities Services Center; Homeowners Association of Philadelphia landlords Victor Pinckney, a former Marine, and Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26 – State Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Phila., this week presented a portion of $2.8 million in funding to the Urban Affairs Coalition as part of the PA Schools-to-Work program. The money is part of a program that Solomon worked to create through legislation (H.B. 796) in a previous session. A companion bill was also introduced in the Senate. “I was humbled and thrilled to work in a bipartisan effort to develop the language ultimately used in this program,” Solomon said. “This establishes a program providing incentives to schools and local businesses to collaborate on work-based learning opportunities, apprenticeships, and jobs for high school students during the school year, the summer and after graduation, and will ultimately create local career pathways in our communities throughout Pennsylvania.” Schools-to-Work grants are awarded and funded competitively in increments up to $250,000 for classroom training, workplace visits, internships, apprenticeships, mentorships, employment opportunities, job shadowing or externships. Applicant proposals must focus on building programs that will fill current and anticipated labor market needs in a given geographic area. “Jobs, jobs, jobs are how we alleviate poverty and address racism,” said Sharmain Matlock Turner, president and CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition. “The Urban Affairs Coalition was founded 55 years ago to eliminate poverty, Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: PA Industry Partnership Grant (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : Local workforce development boards, non-profit and non-governmental entities, community-based organizations, educational and post-secondary educational organizations, labor organizations, business associations, and economic development entities. Use : To identify workforce, education & training, and economic development needs, coordinate regional teams to support industry needs, identify public and community resources to address industry identified needs and increase collaboration among businesses within a targeted industry sector. Funds : Up to $250,000 per partnership. Application Deadline : October 22 More Information : Click on https://www.dli.pa.gov/Businesses/Workforce-Development/grants/Pages/default.aspx . UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES: DEP Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant: August 27 (Funding Source: General Fund) School districts, municipal authorities, municipalities, nonprofits, private businesses. - Purchase or retrofit vehicles to operate on alternative fuels, purchase and install refueling equipment, and research or develop new technologies. PCCD 2021 Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities Coordinators: August 30 Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Small Business Advantage Grant Program (Funding Source: Recycling Fund & Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund) Who May Apply : Registered Pennsylvania for-profit businesses with 100 or fewer full-time equivalent employees and which are taxed as a for-profit business. Use : To purchase energy efficient or pollution prevention equipment, or adopt waste reduction processes. Examples of eligible projects include HVAC and boiler upgrades, high-efficiency LED lighting, digital X-ray equipment, solvent recovery systems, water and waste recycling processes, auxiliary power units (APUs), and agricultural BMPs. Projects must save the small business a minimum of $500 and at least 25% annually in energy consumption or pollution related expenses. Natural resource protection projects must quantify the reduction of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment loadings reaching the receiving waterway. Funds : 50% matching reimbursement grants up to a maximum of $5,000. Application Deadline : First-come, first-served until funds are expended . More Information : Click on https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/GrantsLoansRebates/SmallBusinessOmbudsmanOffice/Pages/Small%20Business%20Advantage%20Grant.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: ATV/Snowmobile Grants Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jared Solomon works together with local non-profits and community organizations to bring a new vision to business corridors in NE Philadelphia. He worked with the community to secure a $20,000 state grant to provide lighting, small repairs, clean, and dedicate a new plaque commemorating the sacrifice of local soldiers and military personnel who served in WWI with the Burholme WWI Memorial, originally dedicated in 1929. Solomon is working to revitalize more of these business corridors and bring pride to the community. Read more
PHILADELPHIA, July 9 – On Thursday, state Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Phila., was joined by Magaly Hernandez from Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association and Pamela Baranackie, acting treasurer of Take Back Your Neighborhood, to present the Burholme Civic Association with a state grant for renewal of the WWI memorial at “five points” between Cottman Avenue, Rising Sun Avenue and Oxford Avenue. “The men and women who sacrificed their lives in World War I must never be forgotten and they deserve a memorial that commemorates their sacrifices in preserving our freedoms,” Solomon said. “This WWI memorial was dedicated in 1929 and there have been a few repairs since then. I want to make sure that the valiant sons of Burholme and all others who serve their country are honored. “This is the perfect example of government officials, non-profits, businesses and community members coming together. Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association applied for the DCED grant with the support of my office. The $20,000 grant was acquired and the funds were used to install lighting, purchase flags and planters, power wash the monument clean, and to install a plaque that clearly shows this moment is for WWI heroes. "I want to take the time to thank the Boy Scout Troop 160 for maintaining the monument for years. Appreciation goes to Councilman Brian O’Neill, former City Councilman Al Taubenberger, Read more
HARRISBURG, June 28 – The state House passed legislation, authored by state Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Phila., that would allow local taxing authorities to expand access to affordable housing in an unprecedented way. “For every 100 people who need affordable housing in Pennsylvania, only 42 people will get it,” Solomon said. “In extreme cases, in counties like York and Monroe, only 28 people out of 100 will get the affordable housing they need; in Lancaster, only 19 people. This is unacceptable. I’m thrilled to have sponsored and passed the affordable housing bill. This is a step in the right direction to ensuring every resident of Pennsylvania can have the housing they need to raise their families and comfortably live and work in every one of our 67 counties. “The affordable housing bill will benefit residents across the commonwealth,” Solomon added. “Developers will be incentivized to build affordable housing all across the state. Everyone deserves a home they are proud of, and the affordable housing bill would create more access to that.” House Bill 581 would give local authorities a menu of options to pass tax abatements or exemptions for the creation or improvements of affordable housing, for homeownership or rentals. Use of these abatements would be determined by local policymakers, and in some cases, would offer various exemption schedules to tailor the tax relief to the needs and budgetary constraints they face. Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol: Pregnancy Support Services (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Community service providers able to serve pregnant and postpartum women with stimulant or opioid misuse issues. Single County Authorities (county drug and alcohol offices) and Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) licensed treatment providers are not eligible to apply. Use : To provide pregnancy support services or make referrals to aid pregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorder. Funds : Approximately 10 to 12 grants up to $600,000 each will be awarded for 18-month projects. Application Deadline : July 13 at 12 PM. More Information : Click on https://www.ddap.pa.gov/DDAPFunding/Pages/Funding-Opportunities.aspx . Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency: 2021-22 PA Academic and Career/Technical Training (PACTT) Competitive Funding (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : Privately operated residential facilities, community-based providers, and juvenile probation offices that are not currently PACTT Affiliates. Use : To develop programs in the following PACTT service areas that adhere to PACTT Standards in order to gain affiliate status: core programming; academic instruction; work related services; and job skills training. Funds : Grants of up to $20,000. No Read more
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