Dear Neighbor,

I’m excited to share the work I’m doing in Harrisburg and across the 190th Legislative District. Keep reading for updates, follow me on social media for the latest news, and reach out to my offices to learn how we can help you access state and local programs and resources.

You can now visit my Hunting Park Avenue Office every third Thursday of the month to receive city services! Our next day is Thursday, Nov. 19 – we’re open from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. so stop by to see how we can best serve you with state AND city resources!

We also provide a handicap placard workshop DAILY in our offices, so please contact us to find out more. ♿

🗓️ Monday, Oct. 19 is the deadline to register for this important election!

Now is the time to make sure that you are registered to vote in PA and that your voter information is correct (such as your street address, if you moved recently), find where your polling place is located, or apply for and/or submit your mail-in ballot.

You can do all of this online at vote.phila.gov or visit your local Satellite Election Office!

✅ If you’re in the 4th Councilmanic District in West & Northwest Philadelphia, your Election Office is at 5610 Lancaster Ave.

✅ If you’re in the 8th Councilmanic District in North Philadelphia, your Election Office is at 5301 Chew Ave.

⌚ Both offices are open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Representation means everything - so don't sleep on this vote. Register today and make your voice heard. Click the graphic above to get started and get more info!

SEPTA currently is hiring for more than 50 critical positions for a variety of roles across the Authority, including vehicle equipment mechanics, elevator/escalator repair specialists, plumbers, engineers, occupational health specialists, and transit police officers. Employees earn competitive pay and great benefits including: medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, and retirement plans.

You can learn more about careers at SEPTA and submit an application in the Careers section of the SEPTA website.

As we are wrapping up the 2025-26 legislative session, it’s more important than ever to let Senate leaders know the groundswell of support in PA for raising our minimum wage!

I’m asking you and one million of our friends and neighbors to sign my online petition and join the fight to get to One Million Signatures to be delivered to Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman to increase the minimum wage now!

Every state bordering Pennsylvania has a higher minimum wage, and 22 states have already increased theirs for 2026. Working Pennsylvanians deserve a living wage, and I will continue fighting in Harrisburg to ensure fair pay for all workers.

It’s beyond time to RAISE THE WAGE!

Menopause and perimenopause are a normal part of life for millions of Pennsylvanians, but too often women face barriers to getting the healthcare, information and workplace support they need.

Menopause symptoms are NOT “problematic,” as House Republicans have stated, or a burden to society – these disparaging comments are the reason Pennsylvanians need this package of bills.

In the House, our “No Time for a Pause” package of menopause legislation has passed. The bills would improve access to menopause treatment, distribute much-needed education on menopause and perimenopause, and provide reasonable workplace accommodations for women experiencing menopause and perimenopause symptoms.

Together, these bills recognize a simple principle: women should be able to get the care and support they need to remain healthy, financially secure and active in the workplace and their communities.

Join this valuable discussion with Phila. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel to talk about building partnerships and resolving quality-of-life issues in our communities. Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Mastery Simon Gratz High, 1798 W. Hunting Park Ave.

Be an important part of your community by becoming a Trusted Messenger. These folks work with the city’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity to be present and valued by their neighbors. Check the flyer above for more info and email ceo.engagement@phila.gov to get started on your path to strengthening your community.

The Philadelphia Fire Department is asking for your assistance in helping us reach residents in your community who may need smoke alarms.

The Fire Department provides free smoke alarms to Philadelphia residents. Residents can call 311 to request an installation.

Don’t forget the Philly Foodworks Farmstand every Friday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 1978 W. Hunting Park Ave.

The PA State Treasury has $40 million in unclaimed property that belongs to residents of the 190th District - so some of it could belong to YOU! It could be as simple as a misspelled name or an out-of-date address that’s keeping you from your claim. My office is here to help you search for any uncashed checks or payments, old bank accounts, tangible property, or any other assets that could belong to you. Contact my office so we can connect you with any possible unclaimed property that is rightfully yours!

Click the image above for a list of grant opportunities for our communities and details on how to apply. My office strives to make these opportunities available to you and our local organizations to help uplift our communities and neighbors with economic development. If there are listed grants that may be a fit for another organization, please feel free to share with your networks.

This is a reminder that you can always reach out to my office for help with any state-related issues. To stay informed, visit my website.

West Philadelphia Office

1719 N. 52nd Street, Unit G
Philadelphia, PA 19131 
(215) 240-7478

North Philadelphia Office

3333 West Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 439-4732