October 16, 2025
Happy 103rd birthday to Isadore Rosenthal
A birthday drive-by recently took place for 103-year-old military veteran Isadore Rosenthal, a resident of Paul’s Run, 9896 Bustleton Ave. [Read More]
Author: kgordon
October 7, 2025
Senate Approves Picozzi Sponsored Bill to Help Prevent Catalytic Converter Thefts
The state Senate has passed legislation cosponsored by Sen. Joe Picozzi to address the alarming rise in catalytic converter and scrap metal thefts affecting communities across the Commonwealth – including families and businesses in Northeast Philadelphia. [Read More]
October 6, 2025
Around Town
The Star Players will present the musical Mary Poppins from Oct. 10-12 at Venice Island Performing Arts Center, 7 Lock St. in Manayunk. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. [Read More]
October 5, 2025
Senior housing coming to Academy Road
Groundbreaking took place last week for Saint Katharine Drexel Place, a 48-unit, one-bedroom housing development for income-eligible people 62 and older. [Read More]
September 3, 2025
State Senators Announce SEPTA Express Trains Restored for Eagles Home Opener
Senators Frank Farry (R-6), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and Joe Picozzi (R-5) are pleased to announce that SEPTA’s special express trains will run for the Eagles home opener tomorrow night, September 4. SEPTA and the Philadelphia Eagles were able to secure a sponsorship deal with FanDuel to cover the costs. [Read More]
June 13, 2025
Senator Joe Picozzi Honors 11-Year-Old Trey Howard on Senate Floor for Heroic Actions Following Plane Crash
Senator Joe Picozzi delivered remarks on the Senate floor honoring 11-year-old Andre “Trey” Howard of Northeast Philadelphia, whose extraordinary bravery following a recent plane crash captured the heart of the Commonwealth. [Read More]
June 10, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 62, SB 345 and SB 815: and HB 96 and HB 734
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
May 12, 2025
Senate Adopts Resolution Establishing Task Force on Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention
The Senate adopted a resolution sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) that establishes a task force on the recruitment and retention of law enforcement personnel in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
May 6, 2025
Martin and Picozzi Honor Fallen Police Officers, Recognize Law Enforcement Heroes
Senators Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) and Joe Picozzi (R-Philadelphia) highlighted a resolution this week to recognize the bravery and service of Pennsylvania’s law enforcement community, including those who were killed in the line of duty. [Read More]
March 6, 2025
Budget Hearing Q&A: Budget Secretary/Executive Offices
Senator Joe Picozzi questions Budget Secretary Uri Monson during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Governor’s Budget Office and Executive Offices. [Read More]