Senator Joe Picozzi (SD-5) joined Mayor Cherelle Parker and fellow lawmakers to advance enabling legislation that will allow Philadelphia to implement a new 20-year tax abatement. The measure is designed to boost investment, reduce blight, and support neighborhood growth across the city. [Read More]
Today, House Bill 274 passed the General Assembly and now heads to the Governor’s desk, securing unemployment compensation benefits for Pennsylvanians and preventing cuts in the new year. [Read More]
The office of State Treasurer Stacy Garrity will hold an unclaimed property event on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from noon to 3 p.m. at the office of state Sen. Joe Picozzi, 12361 Academy Road. [Read More]
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
