In this update:

• Free Shredding This Saturday
• Public Hearings on Utility Rate Increase
• 5/31 Ross Pride

• PRT Transition to ReadyFare Free First Aid Training
• And so much more!

My free paper shredding event with Sen. Lindsey Williams is this Saturday, May 30! Stop by the Ross Department of Public Works between 9 and 11 a.m. with your paper clutter and we’ll take care of the rest.

If you have any questions, email RepKinkead@pahouse.net or call my office at 412-321-5523.

Two public input hearings on the proposed Peoples Natural Gas rate increase will take place on Wednesday, June 3 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Ross Township Municipal Building. If you’re concerned about rising utility costs, I encourage you to attend an upcoming hearing and make your voice heard.

Public input matters, and this is an important opportunity for our residents to weigh in directly.

There will also be telephonic hearings on Thursday, June 11. Find details on how to participate here.

Don’t miss Ross Pride this Sunday, May 31! RSVP and get more info here.

This week, I had the opportunity to participate a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Riverview Park playground with Mayor Corey O'Connor and Councilman Bobby Wilson!

Investing in our parks and public spaces means investing in local families and kids. I’m excited to watch this new playground become a place where North Side families build community for years to come.

It was wonderful to join neighbors and community partners in celebrating the official opening of St. John’s Green in Brighton Heights. What was once the site of St. John’s Hospital has now been transformed into a beautiful community green space that honors the site’s history while creating new opportunities for recreation, gardening, environmental stewardship, and connection.

This project is a powerful example of what can happen when community members, local organizations, and public partners come together with a shared vision for their neighborhood. I’m grateful to everyone whose hard work helped make this dream a reality.

I was proud to join state Department of Human Services Secretary Val Arkoosh, Reps. Arvind Venkat and Lindsay Powell, and community partners for a tour and roundtable discussion at 412 Food Rescue’s Good Food Project focused on the future of “Food is Medicine” initiatives in Pennsylvania.

We discussed the governor’s proposal to use Medicaid investments to support medically tailored meals, housing security, and re-entry services that help people with chronic illnesses better manage their health through preventative care.

These innovative approaches not only improve quality of life for individuals and families but also have the potential to reduce long-term Medicaid costs by addressing health needs before they become crises.

I am excited to announce a new state grant of $900,000 has been awarded to Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank to support the development of their new Bellevue location. This funding will help expand access to critical care services while strengthening health outcomes for medically fragile babies across the mid-Atlantic region!

Pittsburgh Regional Transit has started installing new fare vending machines as part of the transition to the ReadyFare system. More than 80 machines are expected to be installed system-wide through late summer 2026 to support the transition from ConnectCard to ReadyFare.

Once installed, the machines will allow riders to purchase ReadyFare cards for $1.

PRT also plans to send postcards and email notifications to registered ConnectCard users with information on how to request a ReadyFare card by mail. The outreach is part of the agency’s “Ready? Set? Go!” campaign aimed at preparing riders for the new fare system throughout 2026.

Riders currently using the Ready2Ride mobile app will not need to make changes, as the app already operates on the same platform as ReadyFare and will continue to support fare payments.

Stars at Riverview and Cinema in the Park stars up on Saturday, June 6!

Go to northlandlibrary.org to see everything happening at Northland Library!

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is asking for your feedback on the Bus Line Refresh project! Share your input by emailing buslineredesign@rideprt.org, calling 412-442-2000, or posting a comment directly on the Draft Network map.

You can enter a local pinball tournament to help save stray cats on June 6!

Free first aid training is available at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Community Center on Monday, June 15. Call 412-585-5575 to register.

If you have any questions about this email or need assistance with any state-related matter, my staff and I are here to help you however we can! Reach out at RepKinkead@pahouse.net or call 412-321-5523.

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Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 787-5470

District Office

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Bellevue, PA 15202
(412) 321-5523

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