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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...
Journey with Jimmy: Finishing Trades Institute
Senator Dillon Ramps Up for Budget Season
Senator Dillon Hosts First Annual Kids Fest
Press Conference: Full Reopening of I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia
A fitting and well-deserved tribute
Academy Road, from Comly Road to Chalfont Drive, is now known as U.S. Army Ranger Spc. Devin J. Kuhn Memorial Highway. Last week’s renaming ceremony was emceed by state Sen. Jimmy Dillon. “It’s fitting and well deserved, this tribute,” Dillon said. Devin was a...
Journey with Jimmy: Fink’s Hoagies
A bill against illegal street racing
State Sens. Jimmy Dillon and Frank Farry announced passage of Senate Bill 998, aimed at enhancing public safety by modernizing Pennsylvania’s laws against illegal street racing. The bill, which passed 49-1, heads to the House of Representatives for consideration....
Fair rent for all: Pennsylvania legislators introduce measures to safeguard tenants
A bill recently introduced in the state Senate would cap rent rate increases at 10% for current tenants and 15% for new tenants. For the past 10 years, Melanie Baker has built a home in her Bucks County apartment. She’s made friends, works close by, sends her children...
Pennsylvania State Senate Passes Bill to Combat Illegal Street Racing
Harrisburg – May 1, 2024 – Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) is proud to announce yesterday's passage of Senate Bill 998, a critical piece of legislation aimed at enhancing public safety by modernizing Pennsylvania's laws against illegal street racing. The bill,...
Pennycuick + Dillon: AI is evolving. Pennsylvania’s laws must evolve to regulate it
2024 may go down as the year Artificial Intelligence (AI) took the world by storm. The news is exciting, but also a little unsettling. In five to seven years, we read that AI will be as smart as humans. In twenty years, some say, AI will be able to do anything we can...
Renovated gym at Northeast Y
The Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road, on Saturday hosted Healthy Kids Day. There was a petting zoo, moonbounce, face painting, balloon sculptures, tattoos, CPR training, vendors, food trucks, raffles, a DJ and an appearance by Blue, the Holy Family tiger...