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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

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PA Should Uphold its Commitment to Retired First Responders
May 27, 2026

PA Should Uphold its Commitment to Retired First Responders

For decades, Pennsylvania’s police officers and firefighters have answered the call without hesitation.  [Read More]

Sen. Joe Picozzi: It’s time to get serious about expanding access to housing
May 18, 2026

Sen. Joe Picozzi: It’s time to get serious about expanding access to housing

Pennsylvania’s housing shortage is no longer a distant concern — it is a present and growing crisis.  [Read More]

Picozzi on the budget, public safety, education and more
May 10, 2026

Picozzi on the budget, public safety, education and more

State Sen. Joe Picozzi, elected in 2024, last year experienced his first budget battle in Harrisburg.  [Read More]

Housing in Focus in Harrisburg
May 8, 2026

Housing in Focus in Harrisburg

Housing stressors loom over Pennsylvanians of all ages; the Pennsylvania general assembly worked on solutions from many angles this week.  [Read More]

Growth at Self Help
April 7, 2026

Growth at Self Help

Self Help Movement, an alcohol and drug residential treatment facility at 2600 Southampton Road, last week hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate $10 million in renovations and expansion.  [Read More]

Leading Star of Hope for 40 years
April 7, 2026

Leading Star of Hope for 40 years

The Star of Hope Baptist Church community gathered at the Philadelphia Ballroom to celebrate the Rev. Hubert Barnes’ 40 years as pastor.  [Read More]

Philly bars to stay open late for World Cup, America’s 250th under new bill
April 7, 2026

Philly bars to stay open late for World Cup, America’s 250th under new bill

As America 250 and World Cup events begin, Philadelphia will be able to extend the festivities late into the night thanks to a new bill.  [Read More]

Scam Awareness Fair for seniors
April 7, 2026

Scam Awareness Fair for seniors

State Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5th dist.) and the 8th Police District will hold a Scam Awareness Seminar for seniors on Wednesday, April 8, at 11:45 a.m. at St. Katherine of Siena parish hall, 9700 Frankford Ave.  [Read More]

Create artwork for America’s 250th
April 7, 2026

Create artwork for America’s 250th

State Sen. Joe Picozzi is asking students in kindergarten through 12th grade to submit artwork inspired by America’s 250th birthday.  [Read More]

Remembering the plane crash victims
February 8, 2026

Remembering the plane crash victims

On the one-year anniversary of the deadly medical airplane crash on Cottman Avenue, Mayor Cherelle Parker joined first responders, survivors, the families of victims and others in placing two wreaths near the site.  [Read More]

Picozzi backs health-related tax credits
January 21, 2026

Picozzi backs health-related tax credits

Senator Picozzi and Representative Joe Hogan announced they will be introducing legislation to provide tax credits for Pennsylvanians who want to make investments in the health of themselves and their families but may be deterred by the rising costs of gym memberships and youth sports.   [Read More]

Stefano, Rothman and Picozzi to Introduce Bill Offering Flexibility for Property Redevelopment Projects
January 21, 2026

Stefano, Rothman and Picozzi to Introduce Bill Offering Flexibility for Property Redevelopment Projects

With Pennsylvania continuing to face a statewide housing crisis, Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32), Greg Rothman (R-34) and Joe Piccozi (R-5) are offering a solution through legislation focusing on property tax abatements for redevelopment projects.  [Read More]

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