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In this Update:
Job Fair!
We had a great turnout at our job fair this week, and I am grateful to everyone who helped make it a success! Thank you to Holy Family University and the Philadelphia Youth Network for their collaboration and commitment to connecting individuals with career opportunities. It was great to see so many people connecting with local employers, asking questions, and taking steps towards new opportunities. I look forward to continuing this work alongside such strong community partners. Naz-A-Thon
I was honored to attend the 12th annual Naz-A-Thon at Nazareth Academy, a powerful-student led dance marathon dedicated to raising funds for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Naz-A-Thon brings students, faculty, and the broader school community together. There was food, raffles, and a lot of dancing! Naz-A-Thon raised over $207,000 this year, bringing the total to more than $1.5 million since their start in 2014. I was honored to donate and support such a wonderful cause in our community. Father Judge James Anderson ’68 Atrium Ribbon Cutting
I was proud to attend the ribbon cutting for the new James J. Anderson ’68 Atrium at Father Judge High School. Spaces like this are so important for our students – giving them a place to learn, connect, and prepare for life post-high school. I am especially grateful to see continued investment in our local schools and in opportunities that will directly benefit our students. Named in honor of James Anderson, Class of 1968, this atrium is a meaningful addition that will serve Father Judge for years to come. I was honored to celebrate alongside everyone involved! Upcoming Event
Keeping Our Families and Communities Safe
A year ago this month, the Senate took decisive action on several bills to keep our families and communities safe. Among the bills we passed are Senate Bill 92, known as Tyler’s Law, to impose tougher penalties on drug dealers who sell fentanyl resulting in a fatal overdose; Senate Bill 490 to prohibit non-monetary bail for the most dangerous individuals; and Senate Bill 347 to prohibit so-called “safe injection sites” – which endanger our neighborhoods in Pennsylvania. I voted for these bills because there is a clear and urgent need to give our law enforcement community new tools to combat these serious issues. Unfortunately, although the Senate passed all three bills with bipartisan votes, they continue to sit in the state House of Representatives waiting for action. It’s time for the House Democrats to advance these bills, and I will continue pushing for strong legislation to make our communities safer. Student Teachers Can Apply for Assistance Through PA Support Program
Planning to be a student teacher in 2026-27? The Student Teacher Support Program provides financial assistance in return for help alleviating Pennsylvania’s pressing teacher shortage. It provides $10,000 to eligible student teachers and up to $2,500 to teachers who mentor them. Recipients must commit to teaching in Pennsylvania for three years following the completion of their teaching certification. Selection will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis based on when the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency receives a completed student application. Learn more and apply here. New Specialty Plate Helps Preserve Pennsylvania’s Heritage
Pennsylvania drivers have another special fund license plate to put on the back of their vehicles: the Preserve Our Heritage plate featuring the Liberty Bell and Pennsylvania Bank Barn. Built from about 1790 to 1900, these barns were banked and set into a hillside and became symbols of Pennsylvania’s agricultural roots. The plates are available for cars or trucks with a registered gross weight of 14,000 pounds or less. Each plate costs $64, with $23 going directly to support the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s education and exhibit programs. You can find the plate and order it here. You Can Help Deliver Senior Services in Our Area
Delivering meals, being a senior companion and other roles are open to volunteers of all ages and abilities with the state Aging Services Network. You can learn new skills, make friends and help others through these programs:
Find out more and apply online here or contact the local Area Agency on Aging to see where help is needed in our area. National Donate Life Month
You can save up to eight lives through organ donation, restore sight to two people through cornea donation and heal more than 75 people through tissue donation. While the vast majority of Americans support donation, many overlook the important step of registering their decision to be a donor. Donate Life America has plenty of useful information on this lifesaving topic. Find out how to add the Organ Donor designation to your driver’s license or ID card here.
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