Cuts to SEPTA routes took effect last weekend but I am still fighting to keep PA moving forward by funding mass transit.

You can find more details about these cuts and how specific routes will be affected at https://wwww.septa.org/fundingcrisis

Click here to contact the Senate and tell them to keep PA Moving Forward by funding mass transit.

My office will be closed tomorrow, August 29, through Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, to assist with any state government needs.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! Happy Labor Day!

Back-to-School Drive

The school year has officially started, and I was happy to welcome the students and families at Edward T. Steel School while helping to distribute supplies. It was heartwarming to watch the students kick off another great school year.

I loved seeing my friends and neighbors come out for our Vibe & Thrive event! We enjoyed great food, conversation, and music. Community events are a wonderful way to connect with more of my constituents and show them how we can help!

Parking in bike lanes can be costly! If you park in a bike lane, you will be fined $125 in Center City and University City, and $75 in other parts of the city.

On September 26th, FathersRead365 launches Fathers Read on Friday—a national movement to put fathers, uncles, grandfathers, mentors, and brothers in classrooms across America.

One Friday, one story, one man at a time—we’re showing our kids that men read, men lead, and men show up.

This is bigger than a program—it’s a movement to change the narrative for our children and communities. Will you answer the call?

While school selection for the 2025–26 school year is now closed, I want to alert you to two upcoming opportunities to learn more about this process, which allows students in Pre-Kindergarten through 11th grade to apply to attend any school with available space outside their designated catchment area.

Learn more about the school selection process here.

Stay engaged with your child's education anytime by registering for the free Parent & Family Portal on the Infinite Campus App. You can view their grades, track their attendance, and more! Learn more here: Family & Community Engagement (FACE). 

Supporting Black owned businesses in our neighborhood

I was lucky to visit Freedom Coffee House to warm up on these chilly mornings! They’re right in our neighborhood at 4906 Old York Rd. From coffee and tea to breakfast and pastries, a visit to Freedom Coffee is worth the trip!

Are you a business owner? Do you own a restaurant or boutique? Are you interested in becoming a block, neighborhood, or corridor leader? If so, please call and let our staff come meet and greet you! It’s almost fall—let us know your neighborhood, and we’ll come to you for a porch crawl!

Contact my office so we can come say hi!

If you need assistance with any state government-related program, please don't hesitate to contact my office.

Pennsylvania State Capitol

116 A East Wing
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2198
(717) 787-7727

District Office

1335 West Tabor Road, Suite 109
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 849-6426