Proud to join UNITEHERE Philly Local 274 on the picket line today at the Wyndham! These courageous workers are calling for family-sustaining wages, increased staffing, and benefits that let them care for their families with the same devotion and attention that they care for all who visit Philly.

The halting of food assistance by the Trump Administration is unconscionable, but we are not alone in navigating this crisis. Organizations and community groups are mobilizing to provide support and aid for their neighbors. Find local food options at phila.gov/food and feedingpa.org.

State Senator and member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, @pasenatorsaval.com tells voters about the Philadelphia Municipal Court. youtu.be/Bs2BDEoryAY

What an honor to be included in Philly Mag's 150 Most Influential People! The elevation of Whole-Home Repairs nationwide means more families will have a home they can feel safe in. The program is a collective achievement that took a commonwealth and with whom I share this recognition.

In the midst of the far-reaching opioid epidemic, communities deserve ready access to all the tools available to keep each other safe and healthy. I’m proud to co-sponsor new harm reduction legislation with Senator Tartaglione, which was made possible by brilliant student leaders in Philadelphia.

Happy Diwali! Tonight, more than a billion people around the world will celebrate this festival of light and connection, including millions across the U.S. and hundreds of thousands here in PA. I was proud to introduce and pass legislation to recognize Diwali as a holiday in PA.

Philly showed up in full force for #NOKINGS! In communities across our country, power belongs to the people. We are saying NO to authoritarianism, NO to secret police (check out the signs from our immigrant solidarity training last week!), and NO to support for a genocide.

Today, October 20, is the LAST DAY to register to vote for the November 4, 2025 General Election! You can register to vote or update your registration to your new name, address, or party affiliation at vote.pa.gov.

The #PAbudget stalemate in Harrisburg is a crisis. I spoke with @citycastphilly.bsky.social about how Senate Republicans forced our commonwealth to a halt and what everyday people can do to help build the political pressure necessary to break this impasse. philly.citycast.fm/local-civics...

This weekend I was proud to join Asian Americans United and communities across Philadelphia for the 30th year of the Mid-Autumn Festival in our vibrant Chinatown! Events like this show our city at our best—many cultures, generations, and more coming together in hope and connection!

Academic freedom has been under attack for years, and the funding compact follows in those footsteps. Proud of the members of the Penn community and my colleagues in state government who are standing up against Trump's attacks on higher ed. www.thedp.com/article/2025...

On Saturday, November 8th, my office is proud to host HOMECOMING: A Day for Justice-Impacted Philadelphians, in partnership with the Philadelphia Corporation for the Aging and the city’s Division of Reentry. RSVP here: www.pasenatorsaval.com/event/dayfor...

Senator Nikil Saval joins our fight to stop Russ Vought's corporate takeover of our democracy! @pasenatorsaval.com is the 1st elected official to sign the #StopVought petition ✊🏽 Join 1,700+ working people who've signed the petition urging Congress to impeach Russ Vought: www.change.org/StopVought

Tonight, families throughout the commonwealth will begin their services and fasts for Yom Kippur—a holy time for reflection, repentance, and renewal. My staff and I wish all who are observing a meaningful fast. Tzom kal!

My statement on the federal government shutdown. Information on service impacts and how to navigate these changes is available from @scanlon.house.gov here: scanlon.house.gov/services/gov...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—a time to bring attention to the cycle of power and control that affects millions. Intervention requires resources and community care, yet survivor-serving agencies are facing cuts as a result of PA's budget impasse. pennwatch.org/pass-a-state...

ICE is escalating their attacks throughout our city. With the skills and confidence to show up for our communities, we can help keep each other safe. Join us for a special solidarity training on October 14th at 6pm. RSVP to save your space at: bit.ly/1014solidarity.

TODAY is the deadline to apply for the Low Income Tax Freeze and Senior Citizen Tax Freeze!

Excited to join public health leaders from across the country at the #BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25! At 10:45am, I’ll join researchers and nonprofit leaders to discuss recess policy, infrastructure inequities, and how to advocate healthy schools. 🏫 Tune in live at bit.ly/bloomberghealthsummit25

🌈In honor of LGBTQIA+ History Month, we're partnering with the School District of Philadelphia and @galaeiphilly.bsky.social for a Free Legal Name Change Clinic! 📅 Sat, Oct 25 | 12–4 PM 📍 GALAEI, 118 Fontain St. 🔗 bit.ly/sdpname #PHLed

Solidarity with @pennanurses.bsky.social! Members of the Philly Senate Delegation wrote to Temple Health's CEO to show our support for the safety and well-being of Temple nurses and health professionals and, by extension, for their families and the patients they serve.

Starting in October 2025, the Pennsylvania Prison Society is offering safe, affordable bus rides from Philadelphia to four state prisons — SCI Benner, SCI Frackville, SCI Mahanoy, and SCI Muncy. Visits to these institutions are critical to keeping families together, including CLS clients.

A collection of administrative records, student portfolios, photographs and other artifacts from UArts will live on at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. A portion of it will be on display Nov. 8.

As Rosh Hashanah and the High Holidays begin at sundown, I am wishing families across our commonwealth a happy new year! May this next year be one of interconnection, love, and justice. L'Shana Tova!

Our 4th Annual Senior Celebration is almost here! Join us for a day of good food, good music, and great community. 🗓Saturday, September 27, 10am to 2pm 📍South Philadelphia Older Adult Center (1430 E. Passyunk Ave) Enjoy music, hot lunch, an estate planning workshop, and more – all at no cost.

Proud to honor Lt. Colonel George Hardy – the last surviving member of the Tuskegee Airmen – for his lifetime of service and sacrifice. Following the celebration of his 100th birthday, the Senate passed a resolution to recognize June 8th as “Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy Day” in PA.

This Thursday, join the District Attorney's Office and local community leaders for a town hall on the possible deployment of the National Guard in Philly. As Trump intensifies his efforts to divide us, we must stand strong in our commitment to each other and to our democracy.

If you have information about the ICE raid in Mifflin Square Park today, I encourage you to report it via Juntos’s Raid Response Hotline: 814-205-3293.

SEPTA’s diversion of capital dollars to support operations will allow the agency to restore service throughout our region, bringing crucial relief to the riders who depend on it every day. But this is not a funding solution. This is a measure of last resort.

Sept. 10: @davidhogg.bsky.social and @pasenatorsaval.com to Speak in Montgomery County About Defeating Right-wing Extremism and Fighting for a Progressive Future | “This [event] is a call to action," said Social Justice Indivisible's Claire Gawinowicz.

For two weeks, service cuts have caused chaos and hardship for people who rely on SEPTA. To restore service and triage the harm, SEPTA has no choice but to pull nearly $400M from funds slated for repairs, maintenance, and upgrades—because Senate Republicans refuse to negotiate.

Our schools are experiencing the ramifying effects of SEPTA cuts. I checked in with some students and workers in my district to talk about what a lack of transit funding means for them. Our fight for fully funded and affordable transit across Pennsylvania continues, together.

This Wednesday 9/10 in Montgomery County @davidhogg.bsky.social & Philadelphia’s own Senator @pasenatorsaval.com will join @indivisiblejtown.bsky.social, Social Justice Indivisible & @indivisible-mcpanf.bsky.social for a lively discussion harnessing our energy as activists! RSVP & Details below:

Find out if you may able to get your record cleared to open the door to new employment opportunities! Check out mycleanslatepa.org If your record can’t be sealed and you need to apply for a pardon, there’s good news! The Board of Pardons recently launched a new, easy, online application: bop.pa.gov

New SNAP rules start in September! Most adults must now work 20+ hours/week to stay on SNAP unless exempt. Those who aren’t exempt or don’t meet the requirement can only get 3 months of SNAP every 3 years. Need help? Check out this guide from @clsphila.bsky.social: clsphila.org/SNAPchanges

A gorgeous day to stand with Philly's mighty union family. Working people are fighting as hard as ever for their labor to be respected and justly compensated, for the dignity they deserve on the job and in their lives. Solidarity with workers here and everywhere. ✊🏾 @phillyaflcio.bsky.social

Happy Labor Day! My offices will close early tomorrow, Friday August 29, at 12pm and reopen on Tuesday, September 2 for normal hours.

Today from 1-4pm: the Office of Reentry Partnerships is hosting a resource fair to provide record clearing, reentry resource, and workforce development supports. 📍 1425 Arch St, 1st Floor 🔗 Register at arcg.is/b9imP0 or call 215-683-3370.

Congratulations! Our teachers are the best in the world – pouring their hearts into our schools. They deserve compensation that honors their unwavering labor and allows them to provide the same care for their families. I’m proud to stand with educators in the fight for the conditions they deserve.

Happy first day of school, #PHLEd! Ishaan, my oldest, starts first grade today, and my family shares these feelings of joy and pride with so many others across the city. ❤️

The transit crisis was avoidable, but today SEPTA cuts begin. I’m calling on my colleagues in Harrisburg to come together and pass a budget that keeps Pennsylvania moving, and I encourage you to continue to add your voice, too. We can still save our public transit.

I joined FOX business this week to talk about democratic socialism and policies that put working people first. Across the U.S., people are struggling to make ends meet, and they deserve to know the real reason why: billionaires, corporate greed, and capitalism.

This week Rep Fiedler, the office of @pasenatorsaval.com and myself, were able to present official citations to Phila Lorn from Mawn. Phila is one of the recipients of the 2025 Emerging Chef James Beard Award. We wish him success and the best of luck.

Tired of your job? Feeling alienated and alone at work? Wish you had a union? Join our Labor Committee and DSA elected @pasenatorsaval.com office at the Philly DSA Socialist Job Fair—and get a job with comrades!

(1/4) The current administration in Washington has made it abundantly clear that they are willing to cross lines that put our neighbors, family, and loved ones in danger. I've seen their morally reprehensible policing tactics leave a deep wound in West Norriton, and harm countless others across PA.

Heavily armed, masked individuals are roaming our public spaces, disappearing our neighbors. That's why @pasenatorcappelletti.com and I introduced legislation to prohibit law enforcement from hiding their identity. Last week, we joined colleagues and community members to demand action.

NO SECRET POLICE! Heavily armed, unidentifiable, masked agents are terrorizing our communities and making us less safe. At 11am, I'm rallying with @pasenatorcappelletti.com, immigrant advocates, labor leaders, and local officials. Tune in here ➡️ pasenatorsaval.com/live/

Don’t be fooled by the sham proposal from my Republican colleagues who claim to support public transit. We need a serious solution to keep SEPTA and transit across PA running, and we need it now.

My statement on today’s shameful Senate vote. What our Commonwealth needs from its legislators is leadership, for those of us who have the honor of sitting on the Senate Floor to do our jobs and pass a budget that invests in Pennsylvania’s people and communities.

I'm back in Harrisburg today to continue our fight for public transit funding. Some of my Republican colleagues are proposing SEPTA use money from its capital fund to cover operating costs. Let me be clear: this is service cuts by another name.