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Senator Dillon & Representative Gallagher Announce $500,000 in Funding for Russo Park Playground Revitalization Project
Philadelphia, November 1, 2024 – Today, Senator Jimmy Dillon and Representative Pat Gallagher announced an additional $500,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding to advance the transformation of Russo Park Playground in Northeast Philadelphia....
Senator Dillon & Representative White Announce Over $6 Million Investment in Job Training and Workforce Development in Northeast Philadelphia
Philadelphia − November 1, 2024 – Today, Senator Jimmy Dillon and Representative Martina White announced over $6 million in new funding to support workforce training projects in Northeast Philadelphia. These grants, awarded through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital...
Senator Dillon Announces Over $3M in Revitalization Grants for NE Philadelphia
Philadelphia, October 22, 2024 – Today, Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) announced $3,000,107 in Local Share Account (LSA) funding for five essential projects across Northeast Philadelphia. These projects, supported by the Department of Community and...
Senator Jimmy Dillon Secures $5M for Philadelphia Police Public Safety Initiatives and $200,000 for Surveillance Camera Upgrades in Northeast Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, October 11, 2024 – Pennsylvania State Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) and Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Senator Vincent Hughes, have successfully secured $5 million in grant funding for the Philadelphia Police Department allowing...
Senator Jimmy Dillon Secures $5M for Philadelphia Police Public Safety Initiatives and $200,000 for Surveillance Camera Upgrades in Northeast Philadelphia
Senator Jimmy Dillon Applauds Senate Passage of Two Critical Public Safety Bills
Harrisburg, October 10, 2024 – Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Senate approved two vital pieces of legislation aimed at protecting the public from emerging dangers, both in the digital space and on our roadways. The first, Senate Bill 1213, takes a significant step...
Changes proposed to the use of AI in Pennsylvania law
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — There is a grey area of laws surrounding AI in Pennsylvania, but a newly proposed bill could change that. If passed, Senate Bill 1213 would change the law by addressing how AI can be used to make the deepfake pictures, and child...
Community Pride Award for GBCL
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful selected the Greater Bustleton Civic League for a Community Pride Award. State Sen. Jimmy Dillon nominated the GBCL for its cleanup and maintenance efforts on neighborhoods streets and sections of Pennypack Park. Dillon presented the plaque...
State grant for Calvary A.A. upgrades
State Sen. Jimmy Dillon presented a $75,000 Department of Community and Economic Development check to Calvary Athletic Association, 4330 Deerpath Lane. Dillon presented the check on Homecoming at halftime of the sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade CYO football game...
Letter to the Editor-Tackling homeless encampments
Folks, I know many of you are concerned, as I am, about the homeless encampments we’ve been seen around Northeast Philly. My team has been working closely with local police, fellow legislators and city and state agencies to find solutions. Too frequently, the process...
Happy 175th, St. Dominic Parish
St. Dominic Parish celebrated its 175th anniversary on Sept. 7 with a Mass, followed by a party at Cannstatter’s.
Supporting a local small business
Hoagie man Dennis Fink is a loyal customer of Tate’s Good Food Restaurant, and he recently invited all of his customers to enjoy Sunday breakfast with him. Fink owns Fink’s Hoagies, 4633 Princeton Ave. in Tacony. Tate’s is at 8419 Torresdale Ave. in Holmesburg.
National Night out in Fox Chase
The 2nd and 7th police district National Night Out celebration took place in the Fox Chase Elementary School school yard on Aug. 13, delayed a week by a rainy weather forecast. The celebration featured more than 80 vendors.
The Dope Student Podcast with Senator Jimmy Dillon
Senator Jimmy Dillon Applauds Historic Pennsylvania State Budget
Harrisburg, PA − July 12, 2024 – Pennsylvania State Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) today hailed the passage of the state budget. Governor Josh Shapiro signed the $47.6 billion budget into law last night, marking a major step forward for the...
Press Conference: Senator Dillon and FOP Support Guide App – Mental Health Resource for our Police Officers
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Legislation to Combat AI-Generated Deepfake Images of Minors
Harrisburg – June 10, 2024 – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate approved Senate Bill 1213, legislation sponsored by Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-5), and Senator Lisa Boscola (D-18), to combat “deepfake” images of minors and child porn generated...