New law will help combat human trafficking in PA by requiring training for hospitality workers Read more
e-newsletter for the week of Sept. 14, 2026 Read more
HARRISBURG, Sept. 16 – State Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, announced that four projects in her legislative district have been awarded state funding for a total of $1,071,224. The funds were awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority through the Local Share Account, which distributes money for eligible community and economic development projects from state gaming revenues. Read more
e-newsletter for the week of Sept. 7, 2026 Read more
Grant Memo: Community Development, Fire & EMS, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District Read more
Keeping commerce and trade open 24/7 comes with its challenges and obstacles, including preserving domestic security as well as navigating waterways through challenging weather. The Pilots’ Association for the Bay & River Delaware are on call at all hours to ensure the safe navigation of commercial vessels along the Delaware, Schuylkill and Salem rivers as well as Delaware Bay. Read more
e-newsletter for the week of August 24, 2026 Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Fruit Grower Freeze Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant Program Who May Apply: Specialty crop growers who experienced a loss of at least 30% of expected production due to freezing temperatures between April 1, 2026 and April 21, 2026 Use: Grants will be awarded on a per-acre basis to help growers recover from lost crops Funds: $10 million in funding is available Application Deadline: September 21, 2026 More information: PDA Website Department of Agriculture: Pennsylvania Agriculture Innovation Grant Program Who May Apply: A person who grows an agricultural commodity and who has anticipated sales greater than $2,000 per year, a person who processes an agricultural commodity and has anticipated sales greater than $10,000 per year, a person who provides technical assistance or services to farmers for conservation, engineering, veterinary care, animal disease management, farm management, agricultural commodity production, nutrient management or similar services, or a person or cooperative association that utilizes agricultural commodities to create products or energy Use: Grants will reimburse expenses for project planning, on-site project implementation, and larger grants for projects that have a regional impact. Funds: $10 million in funding is available Application Deadline: September 23, 2026 More information: PDA Website Read more
e-newsletter for the week of August 17, 2026 Read more
Summer 2026 Newsletter Read more
Grant memo: Creative Industries, School Safety, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12 – Today, state Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, presented a check for a $1 million grant from Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to Bartram’s Garden for several projects on their campus. The grant will support the construction of the Ecosystems Education Center at Bartram's Garden, reconfiguration of the main driveway to Bartram's Garden and the Bartram's Mile Trail to include a pedestrian sidewalk and designated bike lane for safe multi-modal traffic, and restoration of the pedestrian bridge connecting Bartram’s Village. Read more
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e-newsletter for the week of July 27, 2026 Read more
UPPER DARBY, July 29 - The Delaware County House Delegation today released the following statement on the race-based threats received by Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara: “The Delaware County House Delegation unequivocally condemns the recent terroristic threats directed at Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara. There is no place for intimidation, violence or hate against those who choose to serve and live in any community in our county and the state. “Public servants regardless of political party, position or ideology should never be subjected to threats of violence for carrying out their sworn responsibilities, or for their faith, background or culture. An attack or threat against one public official is an attack on the principles of democracy, public service and the rule of law that bind our Commonwealth together. “As members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, we stand in unwavering solidarity with Sheriff Kamara, his family and the dedicated professionals of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office. We also stand with Delaware County's diverse communities, including our vibrant immigrant communities, who deserve to live free from fear, hate and intimidation. Now that an arrest has been made, those responsible for these terroristic threats must be held fully accountable and a clear precedent must be set that such acts of intimidation and violence against public servants will not be Read more
e-newsletter for the week of July 20, 2026 Read more
Grant Memo: Public School Facility Improvements, Multimodal Projects, Community Improvement, and Additional Grant Opportunities for Your District Read more
PHILADELPHIA, July 15– State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., has partnered with Uber, ACHIEVEability, and state and local legislators to offer free rides for West and Southwest Philadelphia families affected by the July 11 microburst storms, many of whom experienced damage to their vehicles.Cephas said this partnership will ease transportation access for these families, offering support to help them get to temporary housing options, to and from work, and to reach essential services. The program begins today and runs through July 29."Uber rides can be a lifeline for so many Philadelphians who are still dealing with the impacts of these storms. The scope of the damage is so large and widespread that this will likely be a prolonged recovery, so connecting neighbors with these services is one way that we can help families manage their mobility without disrupting their lives too much". said State Rep. Regina Young. Read more
PHILADELPHIA, July 16 – State Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, announced today that six projects in her legislative district have been awarded grants totaling $10.2 million from Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. Read more
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