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Senator
Joe Picozzi
Pennsylvania's 5th District
Serving parts of Philadelphia County
Senator
Joe Picozzi
Pennsylvania's 5th District
Serving parts of Philadelphia County
St. Dom’s salute to veterans
December 4, 2025

St. Dom’s salute to veterans

St. Dominic Elementary School recently held a service project, inviting military veterans from all branches for breakfast at Marian Hall. Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders, joined by teachers and principal Christopher Pugliese, mingled with veterans, presenting them with American flags and coloring pages.  [Read More]

Picozzi-Backed DNA Collection Bill Clears Committee
October 22, 2025

Picozzi-Backed DNA Collection Bill Clears Committee

Today, legislation championed by Senator Joe Picozzi (SD-5) to help protect the public from serial offenders and to assist law enforcement in closing cold cases passed the Senate Law and Justice Committee.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 21, 2025

Op-Ed: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I can imagine there are few things more challenging in life than being told you have cancer. While new treatments and breakthroughs are happening every day, we still have a long way to go.  [Read More]

Solar savings
October 7, 2025

Solar savings

State Sen. Joe Picozzi and state Rep. Martina White last week were among those celebrating a Solar for Schools grant to Community College of Philadelphia Northeast Regional Center, 12901 Townsend Road.  [Read More]

Happy anniversary to Holmesburg Rec
October 7, 2025

Happy anniversary to Holmesburg Rec

Holmesburg Recreation Center, at Rhawn and Ditman streets, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.  [Read More]

Happy 150th to Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth
October 7, 2025

Happy 150th to Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth

The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth celebrated 150 years as an international religious congregation during a Sept. 14 Mass at St. Katherine of Siena.  [Read More]

Nice new addition to Frankford and Cottman
October 7, 2025

Nice new addition to Frankford and Cottman

The Mayfair Business Improvement District, under the leadership of executive director Donny Smith, recently unveiled the Celebration Statue at Frankford and Cottman avenues. John McBride emceed the ceremony, which included a blessing by the Rev. Patrick Welsh, pastor at St. Matthew Church. Sculptor Stephen Layne was on hand, along with state Sen. Joe Picozzi and state Rep. Jared Solomon. The event included vendors and an inflatable football toss.   [Read More]

Picozzi Named Vice Chair of Senate Majority Policy Committee
April 8, 2025

Picozzi Named Vice Chair of Senate Majority Policy Committee

Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) was appointed by President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve as the vice chair of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today. Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the chair of the committee, congratulated him on this appointment.  [Read More]

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March 5, 2025

Budget Hearing Q&A: Human Services (Part 2)

Senator Joe Picozzi questions Secretary Valerie Arkoosh during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Human Services (Part 2).   [Read More]

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March 5, 2025

Budget Hearing Q&A: Human Services (Part 1)

Senator Joe Picozzi questions Secretary Valerie Arkoosh during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Human Services.   [Read More]

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