You can read my e-newsletter in a way that’s preferable to you by visiting my legislative website here and clicking on the accessibility icon in the lower right corner.

I want to thank members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, who sat down with me last week to help shed light on the serious issues facing resident ratepayers. Visit this page to see the first in our series of interviews.

I’m excited to announce that C.C. Mellor Memorial Library has secured $750,000 in new funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for restoration of the building’s roof and interior renovations!

Wood Towers residents: We will be hosting a mobile office on the premises from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 9. Stop by for help filing a Property Tax/Rent Rebate or for assistance with other state matters. If you are seeking rebate help, please remember to bring the items listed above.

Last week, our staffer Simon attended an open house for Crossroads of Wilkinsburg, PA, which offers medication-assisted treatment services for people struggling with opioid addiction. Visit this page to learn more about this district resource.

Braddock residents: Come share your feedback on designs for a new park at 714 Washington Ave. The landscape architects for the project will present their initial designs and seek residents’ opinions. The meeting will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, at CarnegieOne, located at 419 Library St.

If you plan to attend, please register by April 15, especially if you have any dietary restrictions, need for accommodations, or want to request childcare at the event.

Please be aware that the deadline to apply for home heating help through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program has been extended to May 8. Visit this page to learn more and apply.

If you are planning to vote by mail in the May 19 Primary Election, please remember that May 12 is the last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot.  The county election office must receive your application by 5 p.m. on that day.

After you complete the ballot, the county election office must receive it by 8 p.m. on May 19. A postmark by that time is not sufficient.

If you need to register, please remember that May 4 is the deadline to register to vote in the primary. Visit this page to register and this page to check your registration status.

The Primary Election is May 19, and the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit this page to find your polling place and this page for other voting information.

Registration is now open for the 13th Annual Disability & Mental Health Summit on May 7. I’m honored to be speaking at the event, which brings together advocates, service providers, and community members for programs, resources, and expert information. Visit this page to learn more and this page to register.

If you enjoy fishing, please note that trout season is now open, and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocks approximately 3.2 million adult trout in 684 streams and 130 lakes. Visit this page to learn more.

The 2026 Pennsylvania Grant and Resource Directory is now available! Visit this page or click on the image above to access a copy online. You can also stop by our 501 Braddock Ave. district office to pick up a hard copy!

If you’re searching for a state grant, you can find a list of the latest program openings here and a state grant-finding search tool here.

Please remember that our office can help with a wide range of state-related matters – from filing a Property Tax/Rent Rebate or obtaining a Senior ConnectCard, to navigating state benefits and more. Contact us to find out how we can help!

District Office

501 Braddock Ave.
Braddock, PA 15104

(412) 273-3400

Pennsylvania State Capitol

123-B East Wing Main Capitol
Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 783-1914