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While pay for Pa. student teachers is coming, advocates say educator shortage needs more attention
When a family emergency hit, aspiring Philadelphia educator Melody Dorsainvil wasn’t sure how she would complete her unpaid student teaching assignment. Eventually, her Temple University professors scrambled and she was able to make it work, but Dorsainvil — who’s now...
Letters to the Editor – Shapiro budget will help Northeast
Earlier this month, Gov. Shapiro delivered a budget proposal that addresses some key issues facing Northeast Philadelphia. As your senator, I’m excited to highlight how this plan lines up with our community’s needs. Last year, my staff met with the Decatur Home &...
Senator Dillon Highlights Governor Shapiro’s Latest Budget Proposal
Parker comes to Millbrook
Mayor Cherelle Parker last week addressed the Millbrook Civic Association. Parker recognized state Sen. Jimmy Dillon, state Reps. Martina White and Ed Neilson, Register of Wills John Sabatina, city elections commissioner Lisa Deeley and FOP Lodge 5 president Roosevelt...
A Senator’s Gratitude: Dillon Honors the Legacy of Sister Mildred and Our Lady of Calvary
Journey with Jimmy: Ryerss Museum
Journey With Jimmy: Glen Foerd
Journey With Jimmy: Philadelphia Fire Academy
Philadelphia Police Shortage: Senator Dillon’s Plea for Flexibility in Officer Recruitment
FTC honors tops in class
Franklin Towne Charter High School last week hosted an academic pep rally to honor student achievement in the first marking period. State Sen. Jimmy Dillon and Rep. Joe Hohenstein honored students in ninth through 12th grades who had the top grade point averages.
Pennie Virtual Health Care Town Hall
Journey with Jimmy: Basketball Summer Camp
Sen. Dillon: Improving PA’s Drug & Alcohol Addiction Recovery System
Policy Committee Hearing: A.I. and Its Impact on the Commonwealth
Senate Dems Discuss Impacts of Generative AI at Policy Hearing
PHOENIXVILLE, November 16, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) and Senator John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) to co-host a public...
On the Road with Senator Dillon: Celebrating Infrastructure Success
Journey with Jimmy: Fox Chase Farm
Bill protecting referees from harassment advances out of Pa. Senate
HARRISBURG — Bad calls by officials at sporting events draw the ire of players, coaches and fans. Sometimes, it goes too far and ends in harassment or worse. Pennsylvania state senators voted 48-2 Wednesday to create a third-degree misdemeanor charge for anyone...
Philadelphia officials cut ribbon on new police department
A step forward for community policing in one Philadelphia neighborhood. Officials Friday cut the ribbon on a new 15th police district in Northeast Philadelphia. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle has more about the new building.
Respecting The Whistle Bill Advances
HARRISBURG – Senate Bill 842, known as the Respect the Whistle Act, has been approved by the PA Senate by a bipartisan vote. While PA sports officials have had protection from assault since 1990, the bill addresses a critical gap in that protection by tackling the...