Yesterday, I had the honor of standing with my friends and fellow state Representatives La’Tasha D. Mayes of Allegheny County and Speaker Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia County as Governor Shapiro signed the Pennsylvania Crown Act into law.

To say I’m proud of these women and this new law is an understatement. Hair discrimination has long been a form of subtle racism, used in classrooms and workplaces to deny access to opportunities, athletic competitions, events, and more. The “norm” in many of these settings has been shaped by typical white American hairstyles, leaving little room for Black Americans to wear styles that are culturally significant to them – such as locs, braids, twists, cornrows, Afros, and more.

Under this new law, Pennsylvanians will have the right to wear their hair however they choose, without fear of harassment or being excluded from opportunities, advancement, sports, or educational and professional spaces. This is a huge step forward.

I love serving as your state representative for so many reasons, and I am especially honored to hold this position when I get to help enact laws like this one. With the passage of the Pennsylvania Crown Act, we join 27 other states in protecting a cultural freedom that, so far, is not safeguarded by federal law.

Please join me in celebrating this great milestone!

Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours

In celebration of Thanksgiving, my district office will be closed from Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 29. We will reopen on Monday morning for our regular business hours.

My team and I wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy start to your holiday season. Thank you for your trust and community spirit.

We had a wonderful time sharing our programs and services with you while providing everything you needed for a free Thanksgiving meal this week! Thank you for joining us, and we hope you enjoy your meal!

Kick off your holiday shopping by supporting local businesses, makers, and artists at the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation’s annual Bit of the Arts Holiday Festival. The event features art and craft vendors, live music, a student art show and competition, and more. Admission is free.

Event information:

Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, PA 19050

• Black Friday, Nov. 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

If you need food assistance this holiday season, check out this list of local food pantries that can help.  My team is also here for you. Give us a call at (610) 259-7016 for support.

Tuesday, December 2 at 6:00 p.m.

Know Your Rights as a Renter in Pennsylvania: free in-person info session

One Center, 100 Garrett Rd., Upper Darby

Through December 12

Diaper Drive benefitting Healthy Start, Nurse-Family Partnerships, WIC, and Maternity Care Coalition

Drop off donations of diapers, wipes, and baby formula to our district office, 1500 Garrett Rd., Upper Darby

Thursday, December 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cookies & Cocoa with Rep. Curry – Our Annual Winter Open House

Rep. Curry’s District Office

The year is drawing to a close, and I’d love nothing more than to get to know more of you as community members, neighbors, and friends. Join us at my district office on December 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for “Cookies & Cocoa with Rep. Curry,” my annual Winter Open House. Stop by to enjoy sweet treats and cocoa, meet me and my team, and don’t forget to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program before its December 31 deadline. I hope to see you there!

Saturday, December 6

• 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., ages 16-26
• 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., ages 27-54

Free Women’s Self Defense Seminar by Cheng’s Martial Arts

1500 Garrett Road, Suite A2, Upper Darby

RSVP required using QR code below.

Ongoing

Holiday Book Drive 2025 by Delco Book Bank and Murphy’s Giving Market

Drop off locations include

• Office of Rep. Gina Curry, 1500 Garrett Rd., Upper Darb
• Office of Rep. Heather Boyd, 6 S. Springfield Rd., Clifton Heights
• Moore Books, 28 West Eagle Rd., Havertown

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Thank you for letting our team proudly serve you, your families, and the stakeholders in the 164th in East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, Milbourne, and Upper Darby. 

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Sincerely,

Pennsylvania State Capitol

25-A East Wing
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783-4907

District Office

1500 Garrett Rd.
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 259-7016