Sen. Tartaglione, Rep. Cruz Welcome More than 60 Children for Photos with Santa

PHILADELPHIA, PA, December 21, 2017 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione partnered with state Rep. Angel Cruz and Santa Claus to animate the holiday season for dozens of Philadelphia children yesterday at the senator’s district office in the new Plaza Allegheny shopping center at 400 W. Allegheny Ave.

(From left) Capt. Krista Dahl-Campbell of the Philadelphia Police, state Rep. Angel Cruz, Santa Claus, Cindy Lou Who, The Grinch (reformed version), state Sen. Christine Tartaglione

The second annual Photos with Santa event gave more than 60 wishful youngsters a rare chance to meet Saint Nick in person and get their pictures taken with him, the Grinch Who Stole Christmas and Cindy Lou Who. The Grinch wore his own custom Santa suit in celebration of the festive occasion. Santa’s elves passed out free candy canes and photo prints to all the smiling visitors.

“Seeing so many children get excited to meet Santa, some for the very first time, personifies the joy of the holiday season,” Senator Tartaglione said. “Their eyes light up when they walk into the room and Santa greets them with open arms. It’s a special treat to behold.”

Senator Tartaglione opened her new district office in the Plaza Allegheny on Nov. 30. The shopping center also features a Save-a-Lot supermarket, along with restaurants, an auto parts retailer, shops and medical offices. The senator’s office is in Suite E-11 and is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding holidays.

The senator’s friendly staff can assist constituents with many state-related services such as driver’s license renewals, auto registration, handicapped parking placards, unemployment applications, home heating assistance and property tax/rent rebates. The multi-lingual staff can also help with Spanish-English translations.

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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact William Kenny at 215-533-0440 or email at William.Kenny@pasenate.com.

Sen. Tartaglione, Rep. Cruz Invite Local Families for Photos with Santa Claus on Dec. 20

PHILADELPHIA, PA, December 7, 2017 – Please add the following information to your community events listings. The news media is also encouraged to attend this event as part of your holiday coverage.

What: Free Photos with Santa Claus/Fotos Gratis con Santa hosted by state Sen. Christine Tartaglione and state Rep. Angel Cruz.

When: Wednesday, December 20, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

where: 400 W. Allegheny Ave., Suite E-11, Phila., PA 19133

Details: Santa Claus and his elves have been hard at work making toys at the North Pole. But state Sen. Tina Tartaglione and state Rep. Angel Cruz have asked Santa to make a special visit to the senator’s new Allegheny Avenue office to collect Christmas lists from all the children. Families are invited to come and get their pictures taken with Santa for free. And while you’re here, you can obtain information about state-sponsored programs and services including home heating assistance and rent rebates.

Santa Claus y sus elfos han estado trabajando duro haciendo juguetes en el Polo Norte. Pero la senadora estatal Tina Tartaglione y el Representante Estatal Angel Cruz le han pedido a Santa que haga una visita especial a la nueva oficina de la Senador en la oficina de la avenida Allegheny para recolectar listas de Navidad de todos los niños. Las familias están invitadas a venir y tomarse fotos gratis con Santa. Y mientras esté aquí, puede obtener información sobre los programas y servicios patrocinados por el estado, incluida la asistencia de calefacción en el hogar y descuentos en el alquiler.

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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Bill Kenny at 215-533-0440 or email at William.Kenny@pasenate.com.