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.

Due to the Senate’s political games and inaction to fund mass transit, our community will see cuts to SEPTA routes and services in three days. These cuts are going to hurt many of us, and I am disheartened.

Tune in at 10 A.M. today as I host members of @padempolicy.bsky.social and city officials to discuss safety and security for major events being hosted in Philadelphia next year. These events include the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Game and America250 celebrations.

In 2026, the eyes of the world will be on Philadelphia as we host major events such as the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Game and America250 celebrations. On Wednesday, lawmakers from @padempolicy.bsky.social will join me to discuss safety and security for these major events.

Next week, resurfacing operations will take place on Veree Rd. between Bustleton Ave. and Oxford Ave. Make sure to allow yourself extra time if traveling through this area because backups and delays will occur.

I am disheartened that the PA State Senate did not take up and vote on my bill, HB 1788, which would have fully funded SEPTA, mass transit, roads and bridges throughout this Commonwealth.

As the House today passed my bill, it’s now up to the Senate to do their part. Let’s keep our Commonwealth moving and our communities thriving! www.pahouse.com/dougherty/In...

Public transit cuts would hurt workers, businesses, and our roads all around the Commonwealth. My bill funds transit in all 67 counties, includes reforms, and invests in roads & bridges without raising taxes.

#NEPhilly depends on #SEPTA! My bill reaches across the aisle and incorporates Senate Republican language with their priorities.

My bipartisan bill (HB 1788) marks the fifth time we’ve passed legislation for public transit funding. This bill would not only help SEPTA, but transit operations, including roads in rural, urban, and suburban Pennsylvania, across all 67 counties.

I've included Senate GOP oversight language in my bill that would also provide the necessary funding for SEPTA, and it was approved in the #PAHouse Transportation Committee today. Now the Senate is out of time and out of excuses. Let's get this done. #FUNDSEPTANOW. youtu.be/SOBQIm3ccBA

Today, the House Transportation Committee will vote on my bill to sufficiently fund and address multiple public transit-related issues our commonwealth faces. The meeting starts at 3. You can click below to watch when it's live.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!! #PASenate get your act together & get back to Harrisburg to approve @septaphilly.bsky.social funding before millions see a hike in their fares and potentially lose routes in mere weeks. #FundSEPTANow

Today at S. Solis-Cohen Elementary, the School District of Philadelphia is holding a meeting to discuss our school facilities. Stop by to learn about how decisions on this process are made, ask questions and voice any concerns may have.

In observance of the Fourth of July, my office will be closed tomorrow, July 3rd and Friday, July 4th. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth!

With ongoing strikes, many city agencies, including the Department of Sanitation, will operate in a modified capacity. There will be no curbside pickup for trash or recycling this week, so click below to see where you can take yours.

In observance of Juneteenth, my office will be closed tomorrow Thursday, June 19.

I can't thank my neighbors enough for joining me at Fox Chase Station and sharing their SEPTA stories. We must continue to fight to keep public transit working for the entire commonwealth. @septaphilly.bsky.social #SavePublicTransit #PublicTransit #FundSEPTA #SEPTA #PaBudget

I'm fighting to provide a safer work environment for public transit workers. My bill to create stronger penalties for any worker who has been assaulted on the job passed the #PAHouse Transportation Committee today and heads to the full House for consideration. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbap...

SEPTA is the lifeline of Philadelphia and Southeast PA! Today, I was honored to be joined by more than 50 members of our community and @repbellmon.com to voice our support for proper SEPTA funding.

Mass transit funding isn’t just a #Philly or #SEPA issue. It affects us all! We need to fully fund #TransitForAll NOW! youtu.be/ct-_J5ZedWk

In observance of Memorial Day, my office will be closed tomorrow Friday, May 23 and Monday, May 26. I hope you are able to enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!

I rode SEPTA every day as a public defender—and still do as a legislator. If we don’t fund it, we’ll all be stuck in traffic. Let’s raise our voices and get this done. 🚆 📍 RepDougherty.com

Tomorrow, my office will be closed for Election Day. Get out to vote and make your voice heard! You can find your polling place at vote.pa.gov/polls