Everything YOU need to know about the 2025 budget!

Neighbors – Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his budget address to the General Assembly on Tuesday! This proposal includes more money for our schools, SEPTA, new initiatives to promote adult literacy, repair our infrastructure, improve health care and much more!

House Democrats are excited to get to work to get this budget across the finish line at the end of June!

Go Birds!

Neighbors, the big game is almost here! This Sunday, the Eagles take the field for the SUPER BOWL, and we’re ready to cheer them on all the way! Let’s bring the energy, the passion and that unstoppable Philly spirit. GO BIRDS

Heart Health Series at Parkway Central Library 

Join Penn Medicine CAREs at the Free Library of Philadelphia Parkway Central branch (1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia 19103) for a presentation on Stroke and Hypertension from experienced and caring health care providers from Penn Presbyterian.

UESF LIHEAP WEEK!

The Utility Emergency Services Fund’s LIHEAP week is Feb 10 – Feb 14.

Find UESF around the city! 

• Monday– 2/10 – Lucien Blackwell Library – West Philly 1pm- 5pm
• Tuesday – 2/11 – CareerLink West – West Philly 10am – 2pm
• Wednesday – 2/12 - Better Tomorrows – Jackie’s Garden North – Philly 10am – 2pm
• Thursday 2/13– PATH - Northeast Philly 10am – 2pm
• Friday – 2/14 – UESF -Center City 10am – 2pm

Clients can apply for: LIHEAP/Crisis, CAP, CRP, TAP, PTRR and more! There will also be UESF give- aways at each event! For more information call 215-814-6845 or visit uesfacts.org.

Direct File for FREE in PA!

More than 2 million Pennsylvanians are now eligible to use Direct File, the IRS tool that allows you to file your federal and state tax returns online securely and for FREE. The IRS launched this tool last year, but 2025 is the first year PA residents can use it.

Check to see if you will be eligible to use Direct File to file this year’s personal income tax returns at https://directfile.irs.gov/.

Apply for the PTRR!

If you are 65 years or older, a widow or widower aged 50 or older, or a person with disabilities aged 18 or older, you may qualify for a property tax or rent rebate! The deadline to apply is June 30, 2025, and rebates will be distributed starting July 1, 2025.

Applying is easy! You can submit your application online through the myPATH website, by mail, or stop by our office. For more information and to access the application, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue's website.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to ease your financial burden. Apply today and help make a difference in your life! Make sure you follow @RepMcClinton on all platforms for information on our upcoming forums to help you complete your application

Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Scholarship

Calling high school seniors attending a Philadelphia school and planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college next year!

Don’t miss your chance to receive financial assistance to help pay for your education.

Apply for the 2025 Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Scholarship today!

Application Deadline: February 28

The PA House Fellowship Application is Open!

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2025 semester. Applications are due on March 1, 2025.

Qualified applicants will be:

1. College undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or law school students.
2. Enrolled in a Pennsylvania college oruniversity, or a Pennsylvania resident enrolled in an out-of-state institution; and
3. Pursuing any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

For more information visit www.pahousefellowship.us. Applications can be submitted via email at pahousefellowship@pabmc.net.

The PA House Scholarship is Open!

High school seniors who will be attending a PA college or university in the fall have until April 15 to apply for the PA House of Representatives Scholarship.

Two scholarships are awarded each year. The award is to be used towards the cost of tuition and fees for a four-year program at a college, university, or career school in Pennsylvania. Half of each annual award will be paid in the fall semester, and half in the spring semester. Students must maintain eligibility criteria in all four years to receive ongoing awards.  

Learn more and apply: https://www.tfec.org/scholarships/pahr/