Wishing you and your loved ones a happy Thanksgiving! Please note that my office is closing at noon tomorrow and will be closed Thursday and Friday.

Had a wonderful time hosting my recent Senior Seminar, giving residents updates on the recently passed #PABudget & answering all your great questions from SEPTA to SNAP benefits. If you weren’t able to make it & need answers on state or local resources feel free to contact my office!

I'm always proud to support working Pennsylvanians! The state budget that I voted for includes the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, which will put money back in the pockets of many neighbors and families in our community.

Seniors, my senior seminar is TOMORROW. I invite you to stop by to learn about state government programs and services that can benefit you. A free lunch will be provided. Make sure to call my office today at (215) 560-1315 to RSVP. Spots are limited.

I'm proud of what our state budget does for Pennsylvania! Funding for #violenceprevention, #foodinsecurity, and #education is fantastic news for my neighbors, our city and the whole Commonwealth. I can't wait to see the positive changes these investments will bring. youtube.com/shorts/TNljW...

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Seniors in our community are invited to join me this Friday at Oasis Manor Senior Housing for a senior seminar. Come by to learn about state government programs and services that can help you. A free lunch will be provided. Spots are limited, so make sure to call my office at (215) 560-1315 to RSVP.

After many months of negotiating, we finally have a state budget. I voted in favor of this budget that provides some important wins for our community, including investments in our kids, working families, seniors, community safety, and more.

Seniors, I invite you to join me one week from tomorrow for a senior seminar at Oasis Manor Senior Housing Apartments, located at 7040 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111. Come by to learn about state government programs and services that can help you. Call my office to RSVP.

In observance of Veterans Day, my office will be closed tomorrow.

I invite you to join me for a senior seminar in two weeks. Come by to learn about state government programs and services that can help our seniors. Contact my office to RSVP a spot at this event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Election Day is tomorrow, and my office will be closed. Make sure to get out to vote and make your voice heard.

Between advocating for my juvenile justice bill in a committee hearing, standing with Pennsylvania immigrants, speaking with children, supporting Black maternal health, and working to end the state budget impasse, it was a very productive week in Harrisburg.

As SNAP benefits are getting cut due to the federal government shutdown, please note that there are many food pantries and resources in our community available to you.

This morning, I had the awesome opportunity to visit the OCCCDA food bank. During this time where many neighbors are losing SNAP benefits, OCCCDA is doing crucial work to connect families in need with nutritious food and critical resources.

Tonight, join me and Councilman Anthony Phillips at our Haunted Fall Fest on Rising Sun Avenue. You will be able to enjoy free food, trunk-or-treating, and lots of fun activities. We look forward to celebrating the Halloween season with you!

The images and reports coming out of the Caribbean as Hurricane Melissa strikes are heartbreaking. Entire communities are being tested by a storm of historic strength.

Please note that if you plan to vote by mail in the November 4 election, your application for a mail-in or absentee ballot must be received by the county election office by 5 PM tomorrow. Apply now at vote.pa.gov/ApplyMailBallot

Join me and Councilman Anthony Phillips next week at our Haunted Fall Fest on Rising Sun Avenue. You will be able to enjoy free food, trunk-or-treating, and lots of fun activities. We look forward to celebrating the Halloween season with you!

Over the last few years, Philadelphia has made tremendous progress to curb gun violence in our city. However, the current state budget impasse could threaten that progress and the safety of our communities.

As a result of the federal government shutdown, applications for LIHEAP will open on December 3, one month after they were initially supposed to open. This delay will leave more than 300,000 Pennsylvanians without heat during November. www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs...

Due to the shutdown of the federal government, November’s SNAP food aid benefit funding will not be arriving from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The federal government, which is controlled by Republicans at all levels, are harming millions of Americans with their irresponsible policies.

I recently toured the Lawndale PennDOT on Levick to meet with agency leadership and frontline staff. During our visit, we discussed ongoing challenges such as long lines related to Real ID processing, facility maintenance needs, and workplace concerns raised by employees.

I recently had the honor to say the opening prayer before session on the House Floor, asking for wisdom and guidance as we work to serve the people of our communities.

Today is the last day you can register to vote in the November 4 election. Register at vote.pa.gov/Register so you can cast a vote and make your voice heard!

Election Day this year takes place on Tuesday, November 4. Before Election Day, 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. Visit vote.pa.gov to find all of this information.

I'm glad to see this unique Philly tradition that leaves a mark on our nation's history being kept alive right here in our district.

In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, my office will be closed this Monday, October 13.

Join me, @repdougherty.com and Rep. Jared Solomon TOMORROW for a free shredding and e-cycling event at Roosevelt Mall. We'll help you safely get rid of paper documents or electronic devices with sensitive information. We look forward to seeing you there!

Yet again, my House Democratic colleagues and I passed a budget in the PA House. It is time for Senate Republicans to pass the budget on their end. Communities and families across the commonwealth are hurting due to the 100+ day budget impasse. It’s time to get this done.

I was proud to join my colleagues at the State Capitol for a rally on the importance of increasing awareness, education and support for breast cancer prevention and treatment.

If you have paper documents or electronic devices with sensitive information that you would like to safely get rid of, join me, @repdougherty.com and Rep. Jared Solomon at our FREE shredding and e-cycling event this Saturday. We look forward to seeing you there!

G'mar chatima tovah! #yomkippur

If you have paper documents or electronic devices with sensitive information that you would like to get rid of, join me, @repdougherty.com and Rep. Jared Solomon at our FREE shredding and e-recycling event next Saturday. We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here for a list of state grant opportunities that are currently open for application: www.pahouse.com/Bellmon/News...

I drove back from Pittsburgh yesterday to make sure I showed up for a powerful peace walk in Olney and East Oak Lane. I was honored to join the Sturgis Hornets and members of the Olney community as we walked along Godfrey Avenue promoting peace in our neighborhood.

Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. This is a great time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions the Hispanic community has made to our society.

Shanah Tovah! #HappyRoshHashanah

Please note that tomorrow the ramp from Longshore Avenue/State Road to southbound I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia will be closed for road repair.

It was an honor and privilege to be the keynote speaker for Community College of Philadelphia's Voter Registration Day event. I commend CCP for working to get our young people involved in civic engagement and participation.

Today, we remember the lives that were tragically lost during the horrendous 9/11 attacks and the courage of the first responders. #NeverForget

PennDOT approved SEPTA’s request to use capital assistance funds to resume all routes on 9/14 with fare increases. This is only a temporary fix. We still need PA Senate Republicans to do their job and pass permanent, recurring funding for mass transit. wwww.septa.org/news/septa-r...

Thanks to help from FanDuel, SEPTA express train service is being restored for tomorrow night's Eagles season opener.

The Shapiro Administration has launched a new website detailing upcoming changes to SNAP work and reporting requirements. If you are a SNAP recipient, Click below for more information.

In observance of Labor Day, my office will close at noon tomorrow and remain closed on Monday. I hope you have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.

Last week, my office hosted an expungement clinic, where we helped 50 neighbors remove minor, nonviolent offenses from their records. One mistake shouldn’t define a person’s future. It was rewarding to help clear these records and open the door to better opportunities.

Rest in peace to Brandon Flood, a giant in our state's social justice movement.

Senate Republicans cuts to SEPTA have taken place, with many routes either being discontinued or on a reduced schedule. Just know that my House Democratic colleagues and I remain committed to passing public transit funding while already having done so five times.

Happy first day of school to the students and parents across Philadelphia. Over the weekend we gave away over 300 backpacks and school supplies to students in the 203rd district and lower northeast Philadelphia.