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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...
Journey with Jimmy: Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy
Money for PYO kitchen, fields
State Sen. Jimmy Dillon on Saturday presented a check for $50,000 to Parkwood Youth Organization. PYO president Dan Singleton and longtime treasurer Nancy Anderson said the money will be used for the kitchen and fields, specifically things such as a new refrigerator,...
Journey With Jimmy: PAWS
Celebrating the Liberty Bell Patriots
Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Councilman Brian O’Neill and state Sen. Jimmy Dillon attended Friday night’s banquet honoring two Liberty Bell Youth Organization football teams. The Junior Pee Wee 11-under team went 9-0 and won the NESAC United Youth Football League...
Youth Sports Matter: Senator Dillon and City Leaders Support Liberty Bell Youth
Senators Cappelletti and Dillon Unveil Senate Bill 1095
PA Senators Cappelletti and Dillon Offer Legislation to Protect Renters from Exorbitant Rent Hikes
Harrisburg, PA – March 19, 2024 – Pennsylvania Senators Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17) and Jimmy Dillon (D-5) today unveiled legislation to enforce rental rate protection measures to combat unfair and predatory rental increases. Senate Bill 1095, will cap rent increases...
State Senators Dillon and Gebhard Take a Stand for Child Safety and Responsible Gaming
Harrisburg – March 19, 2024 – State Senators Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) and Chris Gebhard (R, Berks, Lancaster, and Lebanon) are pleased to announce the successful passage of Senate Bill 1021 by the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee. With a bipartisan...
New legislation could help renters from high rent increases
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – There are over 1.5 million renter households in Pennsylvania. Some of those people fear for when the next rise in rent will come. “We pay so much money,” renter Mauro Chiapinni said. Chiapinni lives on a fixed income through social security....