We are just over one month from Election Day for the 2026 Primaries. Make sure you are registered to vote so that you can make your voice heard. If you would like to vote by mail, make sure to apply for a mail-in ballot. Visit vote.pa.gov today.

In observance of Good Friday, our office is closed tomorrow in observance Good Friday. Wishing you a wonderful Good Friday and Easter weekend!

Today is Autism Acceptance Day, a great time to celebrate the amazing and unique individuals with autism. It’s important that we continue to forge strong support and love for our friends, neighbors and family members who have autism.

Wishing a meaningful and happy Passover to all who are celebrating!

Two things are guaranteed in life: death & taxes. It is currently tax season, & you have until April 15 to file them. When you file your taxes, you may be eligible for the working Pennsylvanians tax credit, which can put up to $800 back in your pockets. Contact my office today to see if you qualify!

We must invest in those that help us and help our neighbors. It's time to fund peer support, fund recovery and fund real change in Pennsylvania by investing in Certified Peer Specialists.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

If you happen to receive a text message about toll violations, please note that it is a scam and do not act on it.

One of the most cost-effective investments in Pennsylvania's future is early childhood education. Thanks to the @padempolicy.bsky.social and @reptarikkhan.bsky.social for learning how this would benefit our children and families in PA.

Chag Purim Sameach! Wishing everyone a happy, spirited, and meaningful Purim.

Your vote is your voice, and it is important that you are able to cast one in the Primary Election! Make sure you are registered to vote, and make sure you know if you are voting by mail or in-person on Election Day. You can take care of all this and find more information at vote.pa.gov.

Women’s History Month marks a great time to celebrate and recognize all the invaluable contributions women have made to our society, while continuing to push for women’s equality. Please know that I will always push for legislation that creates a better Pennsylvania for our incredible women!

Don't forget to join us for a free shredding and e-cycling event this Monday, February 16! This event will be from 9 AM to 12 PM at Roosevelt Mall, with vehicles entering for drop off near the Raising Canes. I’m looking forward to seeing you there!

I’m hopeful and proud of what I heard from Governor Shapiro’s Budget Address. He’s investing into our children’s education, energy affordability, our workforce, and much more. youtube.com/shorts/LuD9y...

February is Black History Month, a great time to recognize and celebrate the many invaluable contributions and achievements of Black Americans, especially Black Philadelphians. Let’s continue to honor, learn, and share each other’s history.

Tune in at 11 A.M. today to watch Governor Shapiro's budget address for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Today, we remember the millions of innocent people persecuted for their faith, background, and beliefs. We remember the six million Jewish people and more than ten million others, including political dissidents, people with disabilities, and religious and cultural minorities, who lost their lives.

You can now apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2025. For more information and to apply, contact my office at (215) 331-2600 or visit www.pa.gov/agencies/rev...

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, my office will be closed this Monday, January 19th.

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy New Year! May your 2026 be filled with prosperity, joy and good health! My office will be closed the remainder of this week, and we will reopen on Monday, January 5.

There is just over a week left to apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent you paid in 2024. To see if you qualify and to apply, visit www.pa.gov/agencies/rev...

I wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season and a happy New Year! Whether you celebrated Hanukkah, or prepare to celebrate Christmas or Kwanzaa, I hope this time of year provides you much joy!

Temple University Hospital Jeanes Campus helps keep many of our neighbors in the community and across Philadelphia safe and healthy. I’m glad to have fought for them to receive this well-deserved funding. www.pahouse.com/dougherty/In...

There are only a few weeks left to apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent you paid in 2024. To see if you qualify and to apply, contact my office at (215) 331-2600 or visit www.pa.gov/agencies/rev...

Applications for LIHEAP are now open. This program will help you stay warm in your home this winter by providing assistance to pay your heating bills. To see if you qualify and to apply, you can call my office at (215) 331-2600 or visit pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/liheap

Yesterday was about putting politics aside and serving our neighbors. I was honored to join a bipartisan group of House & Senate legislators at Caring For Friends food pantry here in Northeast Philly to prepare fresh meals for folks in need this holiday season.

I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! In observance of the holiday, my office will close at noon on Wednesday, November 26. We will also be closed all day on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28.

Checked out Greenfield Manufacturing's massive rooftop solar array today—it's powering the entire warehouse! This is what clean energy looks like in action, helping our wallets and our neighbors. Learn more at repdougherty.com #PA172 #CleanEnergy #Philadelphia

I am proud to vote for a budget that invests in working families in Northeast Philadelphia. I fought to pass the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, which will put money back in the pockets of many of our neighbors. The work continues! If you have any questions, please call my office at 215-331-2600!

We finally passed a #PaBudget. It's late and that is unacceptable, but this bipartisan budget will move Northeast Philadelphia and all of Pennsylvania forward. This budget invests in education, childcare, and fixing roads and bridges without increasing taxes or draining the state's rainy day fund.

Please note that my office will be closed tomorrow in observance of Veterans Day.

Please note that my office will be closed tomorrow for Election Day.

Happy Halloween!

Please note the November 1 bus substitution scheduled for the Fox Chase Line.

Tomorrow is the deadline to request a mail-in or absentee ballot for the November 4 election. To apply for a ballot, visit vote.pa.gov/ApplyMailBallot Your application must be received by the county election office by 5 PM tomorrow.

Please note that there will be bridge repair and ramp construction on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia over the next month. Make sure to follow the travel restrictions listed below. You can also find more information at www.pa.gov/agencies/pen...

As a result of the federal government shutdown, LIHEAP applications will now open December 3 - one month after they were initially set to open. This delay is devastating as it will leave more than 300,000 Pennsylvanians without heat this November. Read more here: www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs...

Due to the federal government shutdown, please note that no SNAP benefits will be issued November and beyond until a budget is passed by congress. In the meantime, contact our U.S. Senators and urge them to get back to work and allow this critical program to continue running.

Election Day is only a few weeks away. Make sure you are registered to vote and know if you are voting in-person or by mail. If voting in-person, you will need to know your polling place. You can find everything you need to know at vote.pa.gov.

In observance of Columbus Day, my office will be closed this Monday, October 13.

The time for games and politics is over. Yesterday, we passed a budget for a third time this year in the PA House. My neighbors, schools, non-profits, and businesses are struggling because we are putting politics over people. Now, our Senate colleagues need to do their job and pass this budget.

Proud to stand with my colleagues in support of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth at the State Capitol! It's critical we continue increasing awareness, education and support for breast cancer prevention and treatment. I'm committed to supporting those affected by this horrible disease!

In observance of Yom Kippur, my office will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday October 2. Wishing our friends observing a meaningful Yom Kippur!

Two scams are circulating around Philadelphia:

If you are in need of assistance with notary services, my office is here to help! Give us a call and we can schedule you in for a notary appointment!

On this day 24 years ago, our nation witnessed one of the deadliest terror attacks in world history. Today, we hold in our hearts the victims of that horrific day and their loved ones. We also remember the first responders for their brave, heroic actions.

PennDOT has approved SEPTA’s request to use capital assistance funds to resume all routes on September 14. However, this is not the long-term solution we need for public transit funding, and there will be fare increases intact with this.

I hate traffic with a passion. Soon, hundreds of thousands of cars will flood our streets across the state—longer commutes, less time with our families, missed appointments, and parents scrambling to get their kids to school. #PASenate, get back to work! #FundSEPTA youtu.be/M-Po7aoMwQE

Great news if you plan to attend tomorrow night's Eagles season opener - service for SEPTA's express train is being restored for the game thanks to help from FanDuel.

I hope you have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! In observance of the holiday, my office will be closed tomorrow and Monday.