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After the Trump administration removed a memorial honoring nine people enslaved by President George Washington from Independence National Historical Park, state Reps. Jared Solomon and Ben Waxman and Philadelphia Councilmember Rue Landau released the following statement on the consequences of erasing history: “Holocaust Memorial Day is a moment of reflection for those who perished at the hands of the fascist Nazi regime. Whether religiously observant or culturally Jewish, many of us have spoken with our parents, grandparents, and other relatives about the horrors of the Holocaust. Some of us had grandparents who served in the military, others are descendants of survivors, and others were simply urged to listen to these stories and were implored to ‘Never Forget.’ “Sadly, many of us know what it feels like to have our history erased. We’ve heard the conspiracies and witnessed people in power question the veracity of documented, firsthand accounts. Even more troubling, some have forgotten -- or worse, try to glorify -- the Nazi leaders, who embodied true evil. “That is how we felt -- and we can only imagine how the Black community felt -- when the National Park Service, at the direction of the Trump administration, removed a slavery memorial from the President’s Home exhibit at Independence National Historical Park, which honored the nine people enslaved in George Washington’s household. “This Read more
Waxman, Marcell honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day with HR 391 Read more
Winter Weather Alert Read more
Over $2.3 million in grants awarded to organizations in the 182nd District Read more
Resolution adopted designating Nov. 16, 2025 as Philadelphia Orchestra Day in Pennsylvania and recognizing its 125th anniversary Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15 – Members of the Philadelphia House Delegation offered condolences today to the families of the victims and those injured in the antisemitic gun attack in Sydney, Australia, which occurred on the eve of Hanukkah. Read more
2025 Food Resource Guide Read more
Pennsylvania State Rep. Ben Waxman believes that everyone should have access to healthy, affordable food. Unfortunately, while food prices continue to rise, Washington politicians are cutting #SNAP benefits for the most vulnerable populations to provide major tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans. Waxman and the Shapiro administration are working to ensure that people who rely on these benefits understand how these changes will affect them. Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 4 – Yesterday, one day ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles home opener, the Philadelphia House Delegation hosted a press conference to bring attention to the impacts that SEPTA cuts will have on the region and the stadium district. "How do you efficiently move upwards of 100,000 people? It can’t be done by flooding our already overburdened streets and highways with additional traffic,” said Rep. Morgan Cephas, Chair of the Philadelphia House Delegation. “SEPTA is more than just getting to the game, but without it, gameday is a major traffic headache across our city. SEPTA and public transportation systems should be a priority for leaders across the state. We saw how effective transit was during the Eagles championship parade in February. We’ll need it again for next year’s parade and the other world-class events coming to our city. As leaders, we must find consensus on a solution that keeps transit moving beyond a short-term fix - we can’t afford to let SEPTA be destroyed." Lincoln Financial Field seats over 60,000 attendees, but many more people travel to the stadium district on game days, including stadium workers or fans intending to tailgate or watch the game nearby. On average, an Eagles game brings in up to 17,000 additional Broad Street Line riders. On Tuesday, Lincoln Financial Field issued a travel advisory to fans, discouraging tailgating or travel to the area for Read more
Members of the Philadelphia House Delegation held a press conference at Abraham Lincoln High School in Northeast Philadelphia, calling on the PA Senate to pass funding for public transit. Read more
PA state Rep. Ben Waxman, #PAHouse Democratic colleagues and advocates for democracy stand in support of a resolution declaring April 29th as "22nd Amendment Day" in our state. This important day commemorates the ratification of the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which sets term limits for the presidency. On April 29, 1947, Pennsylvania became the 15th state to ratify this crucial amendment. Let's honor the historical significance of this amendment and its vital role in our democracy. #22ndAmendmentDay #PennsylvaniaProud Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Sports Marketing and Tourism Grant Who May Apply: A municipality, a local authority, a nonprofit organization, or a legal entity that meets all of the following criteria: • the applicant participates or plans to participate in a competitive selection process; • the site selection process is conducted by a Site Selection Organization not located in this Commonwealth; • The applicant is seeking to secure a single year or multiyear commitment from a site selection organization to conduct high quality, amateur and professional sporting or esports events at one or more locations in this Commonwealth. Use: To attract high-quality, amateur, and professional sporting and e-sports events to this Commonwealth with the goal of advancing and promoting year-round tourism, economic impact, and quality of life through sport. Application Deadline: June 6, 2025 More information: DCED Website Historical & Museum Commission: Historical and Archival Records Care Grant Who May Apply: Non-profit organizations that have been incorporated for at least two years. Use: To enhance the preservation and accessibility of valuable historical records across the Commonwealth Funds: Grants will be awarded up to $5,000. Application Deadline: August 1, 2025 More information: PHMC Website PROGRAMS OPEN Read more
PA state Rep. Ben Waxman voted no on recent Republican legislation that would expand PA’s voter ID law. Waxman says there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the commonwealth and this legislation would only serve as an attempt to address conspiracy theories and outright lies. Read more
“While no amount of restitution can make up for the damage done during the Holocaust, these payments help victims and their families recover financial losses, offer supplemental support to survivors who may be living on limited incomes, and can provide a sense of justice,” Waxman said. Read more
HARRISBURG, March 18 – Today, the Pennsylvania House Finance Committee unanimously approved H.B. 416 , introduced by state Rep. Ben Waxman, D-Phila. This bill would exempt restitution payments and court judgements for stolen property for victims of the Holocaust from the state’s Personal Income Tax. “While no amount of restitution can make up for the damage done to members of persecuted populations during the Holocaust, these payments help victims and their families recover financial losses, offer supplemental support to survivors who may be living on limited incomes, and can provide a sense of justice,” Waxman said. “Allowing victims of the Holocaust to retain 100 percent of their restitution payments and awards is one small step that we as legislators can take in recognizing the lasting impact of this tragedy on the world and in honoring survivors and their families.” The bill now heads to the full House for consideration. Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Who May Apply: Municipalities, councils of government, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agency, ports (rail/freight) Use: The MTF provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation exists in Pennsylvania. The program is intended to provide financial assistance in order to improve public transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization. Funds: Requests must have a total eligible cost of $100,000 or more and no request shall exceed $3,000,000 for any project. Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 More information: DCED 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 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 Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business Read more
HARRISBURG, March 3 – During today’s Pennsylvania budget hearing, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections announced the expansion of the Scandinavian Unit at the State Correctional Institute in Chester to other facilities across the state. "It's looking very promising, to the point where we're looking to expand it to three other facilities, hopefully this year," said Corrections Secretary Dr. Laurel R. Harry. "[The] incarcerated individuals on that unit do feel safer because there is less violence, there's more of a camaraderie amongst the inmate population, so I think those are some of the key takeaways for the inmate population. We're looking at staff wellness because we know corrections is a challenging environment, and I think one of the key benefits is the staff...they feel much calmer walking onto that unit, less stress working on that unit, they definitely feel a sense of purpose working on that unit." State Rep. Ben Waxman, D-Phila., has long been a proponent for funding to expand this unit to other corrections facilities across Pennsylvania. The unit, which is also known as Little Scandinavia, was a pilot project modeled after prisons in Scandinavia, where the core values are safety, transparency and innovation, with a focus on normality and reintegration into the community upon release. ““It's time for a shift in how we handle corrections in Pennsylvania. Little Read more
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