In observance of Memorial Day, my office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend!

My office will be closed tomorrow for Election Day. Make sure you get out to vote and make your voice heard! Polls are open from 7 AM - 8 PM.

This week marks National Police Week. During this time, let’s recognize our courageous police officers, State Troopers, and law enforcement for the risk they take everyday to protect and serve us. We also remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

If you have not yet applied for a mail-in or absentee ballot to cast a vote in the May 19 Primary, please know that the deadline to apply for one is tomorrow, May 12 by 5 P.M. Visit vote.pa.gov/applymailballot to submit an application if you plan on voting by mail.

Today, Rep. Pat Gallagher and I are hosting a hearing with @padempolicy.bsky.social to discuss current efforts in fighting against misuse of public benefits and safeguarding vital programs, and what else can be done to protect taxpayers. Tune in at 1 P.M. on pahouse.com/live

This week, we honor and recognize our nurses for the incredible work they do in keeping us healthy and safe. Thank you for all that you do. I’ll always support our nurses!

Rep. Pat Gallagher and I will be hosting a hearing with @padempolicy.bsky.social to discuss current efforts in fighting against misuse of public benefits and safeguarding vital programs, and what else can be done to protect taxpayers. Tune into pahouse.com/live on Thursday at 1 P.M.

Teachers devote their life’s work to educating our students and creating brighter futures for them. During this Teacher Appreciation Week, let’s make sure to give the teachers in our lives their flowers for all they contribute!

TODAY IS THE DAY! Be sure to register to #vote today so that you're able to make your voice heard in the primary election later this month. You can register online at PhillyVotes.com or at your local Satellite Election Office, which you can also locate at PhillyVotes.com.

Do you need help with your @mypgw.bsky.social utility bill? The LIHEAP program could provide you with up to $1,000 of assistance. The deadline to apply is May 8, so don't wait! Apply today, online or at my office!

I'm happy to announce the start of several road repaving projects in Northeast Philadelphia including Rhawn Street, which is scheduled to begin tomorrow, April 22.

Thanks to your voice, PECO is withdrawing from proposed rate increases! I was proud to work with my colleagues to ensure PECO does NOT increase utility bills that would have impacted 1.7 million Pennsylvanians. You can read more at www.pa.gov/governor/new...

I'm proud to be a part of the Blue-Green Caucus. Our package of bills is essential to lowering utility costs, improving efficiency, and providing opportunities for good union jobs. It's crucial that we modernize PA's energy sector.

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...