Next week, on January 23, we observe Maternal Health Awareness Day alongside the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists. In its fifth year, ACOG’s Maternal Health Awareness Day provides an intentional moment to reaffirm our commitment to preventing maternal deaths and advancing legislation that ensures all birthing mothers the best care possible.

This year the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus will recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day at the Capitol on Monday, January 26, when lawmakers will be in Harrisburg for voting session. We’ll be joined by the PA Doula Commission, the Women’s Commission, and state leaders and stakeholders for several events dedicated to bringing awareness to the maternal health crisis in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

As a Caucus we made great progress in 2025 – see the images below for details! – and I look forward to continuing our work in 2026.

To register to attend the events on January 26, register through the PA Doula Commission here.

In service,

Gina H. Curry

State Representative

164th Legislative District

The PA Legislative Black Caucus’s James R. Roebuck Scholarship offers Pennsylvania students of color who are graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate college students $1,500 scholarships to help with the cost of tuition, fees, books, or school-related supplies and equipment.

The deadline to apply for the 2026 awards is February 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. You can learn more about the scholarship and apply here.

My office will be closed Monday, January 19 as we honor the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his civil rights legacy in America.

This Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Lansdowne Borough is hosting a ceremony at the Twentieth Century Club to honor his life, works, and memory. The event is free and open to the public, with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. I hope to see you there!

Penn Wood High School MLK Day of Service

On Monday, Penn Wood High School will be collecting hygiene products to pack into hygiene packs for Rap’s Athl-EATS food pantry. Donations can be dropped off at the high school on Monday between 9:00 a.m. and noon.

Upper Darby Township introduced a new local Earned Income Tax beginning this year. All working residents, and non-residents working in the township, are now subject to a 1% tax on earned income and net profits.

We’ve received several calls asking about the EIT and how it works. For the most up-to-date information, read here.

All PennDOT driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, January 17, 2026, through Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. 

Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications, and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.

Join me and state Sen. Tim Kearney on February 20 from 9:00 a.m. to noon to access resources and make connections for your Black or diverse-owned business! You’ll have the chance to hear from a panel of business leaders and experts about tools to get started and prosper and learn about local resources that can support you and your business goals.

Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. via Zoom

The Balancing Act: A Leadership Workshop by the Institute for Women’s Empowerment, Inc., featuring PA State Rep. Gina H. Curry

Registration information to come!

Saturday, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Shred Event with Rep. Heather Boyd

DCCC Southeast Center, 409 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill, PA

Sunday, January 18 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Media Fellowship House’s Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Commemoration and Spirit Hall of Fame

First Church Media, 350 W. State St., Media, PA

Tuesday, January 27 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Learn Basic Life Support CPR with the Delaware County Health Department

1929 W. 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013

Saturday, January 31 at 10 a.m.

Upper Darby Township Homeownership Seminar

One Center, 100 Garrett Rd., Upper Darby, PA

Register here.

Thursdays, February 5 & 19

Free Self-Care Wellness series by Family Village

Register here

Tuesday, February 3 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., and ongoing dates

Free Smart Eating class by Family Village

Register here

Wednesdays, February 11 & 18 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Free Lactation Café through Family Village, breastfeeding support with lactation counselors and a chance to meet other nursing moms

Register here

Fridays, February 13 & 20 from 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Free Childbirth Education Classes through DCHD

Register by calling the Delaware County Health Department Wellness Line: 484-276-2100

Future two-day classes include March 6 & 20; April 3 & 17

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

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