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Senator Tartaglione Announces Nearly $900,000 In Development Grants Awarded to Four Local Organizations
Philadelphia, PA, Noviembre 15, 2019 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) is pleased to announce that five community organizations in the 2nd Senate District have been awarded grants totaling $882,477 through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Local Share Account program.
La comunidad de Mayfair apoya con entusiasmo la última Expo de Mayores 2019 de la senadora Christine Tartaglione
Filadelfia, PA, 10 de octubre de 2019 - La senadora estatal Christine Tartaglione proporcionó a los adultos mayores del noreste de Filadelfia y a sus cuidadores recursos para abordar una multitud de temas vitales al concluir hoy su serie Senior Expo 2019.
Senator Tartaglione Invites Older Philadelphians and Caregivers to Mayfair for her Final Senior Expo of 2019
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Octubre 9, 2019 – Tomorrow will be the last opportunity for older Philadelphians and their caregivers to take part in State Senator Christine Tartaglione’s 2019 Senior Expo series as the senator will host her final expo of the year at Mayfair...
Lawncrest Community Welcomes Senator Tartaglione’s Senior Expo for the First Time
Hundreds of seniors and their caregivers joined more than 50 vendors at the Lawncrest Recreation Center to exchange information about vital programs and services. Philadelphia, PA, Octubre 3, 2019 – Hundreds of Northeast Philadelphia-area senior citizens and their...
Senator Tartaglione to Host Second of Three Senior Expos this Jueves At Lawncrest Recreation Center
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Octubre 2, 2019 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione invites older Philadelphians and their primary caregivers to take part in her next Senior Expo tomorrow at Lawncrest Recreation Center. This is the first time in the 15-year-history of her annual...
Senator Tartaglione Announces Statewide Student Video Competition Exploring PA’s Farming Legacy
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Octubre 2, 2019 – State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) is encouraging middle and high school students to share their ideas about how to support agriculture in Pennsylvania as part of the third annual “Talk to Your State Senator”...
Senator Tartaglione’s Senior Expo Brings Dozens of Service-Providers to Port Richmond PAL Center
St. Anne’s/26th District PAL was the setting for the first of the senator’s three 2019 Senior Expos. Vendors delivered vital information to improve the lives of older adults. Philadelphia, PA, Septiembre 19, 2019 – State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione’s annual Senior...
Senator Tartaglione Invites Older Adults and their Caregivers to her Three Annual Senior Expos
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Septiembre 3, 2019 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione invites older Philadelphians and their primary caregivers to her annual Senior Expo series in the coming weeks. The senator will host the Expos at three community venues in the 2nd Senate District,...
Legislators React to Grand Jury Report Calling for New System of Investigating Sexual Misconduct Claims
HARRISBURG, Agosto 27, 2019 – After a months-long review of a sexual misconduct complaint against a former Pennsylvania House member, a Dauphin County grand jury has called for the Pennsylvania Legislature to create a new, independent Office of Legislative...
Senator Tartaglione Concludes Annual Community Picnic Series with Fun-Filled Day at Wissinoming Park
Philadelphia, PA, Agosto 22, 2019 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione concluded her 2019 Community Picnics on a high note today as local school children flocked to Wissinoming Park for the third and final gathering of the annual summertime series.
Senator Christine Tartaglione Brings Backpacks, Family Fun to Lawncrest with Her Annual Community Picnic
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Agosto 16, 2019 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione handed out free backpacks and back-to-school supplies to more than 400 appreciative children at the Lawncrest Recreation Center yesterday as she hosted a Community Picnic at the bustling...
Senator Tartaglione’s Community Picnic Draws Hundreds of Families to Fairhill Square Park
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Agosto 8, 2019 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione’s Community Picnic was a huge hit with the children and their families who gathered at Fairhill Square Park today to delight in free music, hot dogs, soft pretzels, water ice, face painting, and the senator’s popular back-to-school backpack giveaway. Hundreds of youths walked away wearing new school bags on their shoulders and smiles on their faces.
Senator Tartaglione Announces $2.5 Million in State Redevelopment Grants for the 2nd Senate District
Philadelphia, PA, Agosto 1, 2019 – State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione today announced that Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) has awarded almost $2.5 million in grants to applicants within the 2nd Senate District. RCAP is a Commonwealth...
Senator Tartaglione, Representative Cruz Help Dozens of Constituents Learn About PA’s Medical Marijuana Program
Philadelphia, PA, Julio 30, 2019 – State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione and State Representative Angel Cruz welcomed dozens of constituents to the senator’s district office in Fairhill today to share valuable information about Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana program and to help folks access the potentially life-changing medicines.
PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – Julio 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...
Tartaglione Announces Grant Funding to Provide Fresh Produce in 2nd District Schools
Philadelphia, PA, Julio 15, 2019 – State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) is pleased to announce that seven elementary schools within the 2nd Senate District have been selected to receive federal funding to provide students with fresh fruits and...
Tartaglione Votes ‘No’ on PA Budget that Disregards Low-Wage Workers and Vulnerable Residents in Crisis
Philadelphia, PA, Junio 27, 2019 – State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today voted ‘no’ on House Bill 790, the $34 billion 2019-2020 state spending plan that failed to include language to raise the Commonwealth’s long-stagnant minimum wage.
Despite vocal opposition, the Republican-led Senate adopted the budget bill, 42-8, and advanced the legislation to the governor’s office for his consideration.
Members of Pa Senate Democratic Caucus Request Disaster Declaration on Gun Violence
Harrisburg, Pa. − Junio 24, 2019 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today jointly sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf requesting a disaster declaration for gun violence in the Commonwealth. “We believe it is necessary to raise the public’s awareness...
Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania Presents Sen. Tartaglione with Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award
Philadelphia, PA − Junio 10, 2019 − Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania, which is aimed at providing equal rights to crime victims in Pennsylvania by ensuring constitutional protections, announced that State Senator Christine Tartaglione has been presented the Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award.
Tartaglione and Colleagues Tour Successful Philadelphia Business that Chooses to Pay its Workers Fair Wages
As part of a statewide “RealJobs RealPay” Day of Action, the senator visited La Barberia in Suburban Station and highlighted the benefits of raising the minimum wage. Philadelphia, PA, Mayo 23, 2019 – State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today led...