April 11–17 marks Black Maternal Health Week, a time to raise awareness of the significant racial disparities in maternal care and outcomes. Please check out these two events:
🗓️ 4/16 Black Maternal Health Panel (484-276-2100)
🗓️ 4/18 Maternal Health Week Community Celebration (loom.ly/Okr-3sY)
Reminder! My office is partnering with State Rep. Jennifer O'Mara and the Delaware County District Attorney's Office for a free shredding, e‑waste collection, and drug take-back event.
🗓️ Saturday, April 18, 8:00 AM
📍 Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Road, Springfield
Hope to see you there!
Wishing a joyful and meaningful Vaisakhi to all who observe, in the 26th Senate District and around the world. May this time of renewal bring peace and reflection for you and your loved ones.
⏰ Tax filing deadline is tomorrow. Eligible Pennsylvanians may receive up to $805 through the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, part of the 2025–26 state budget I voted YES for this past November. It’s the first new state tax benefit for low‑income workers in 50+ years. Learn more at PA.gov/WPTC.
✨ Trades. Skills. Opportunities.
I am partnering with Rep. Jennifer O’Mara and the DCIU to host an Apprenticeship & Trades Fair for families with students in grades 7-12. The fair is scheduled for April 15, 6–8PM, at DCIU's Education Service Center at 200 Yale Avenue, Morton.
Walk-ins welcome!
⏳ Future teachers: The PA Student Teacher Support Program opens Thursday, April 16, at ~4 PM. Up to $10K for living costs, materials, and transportation.
Last year: 3,547 applied, only 2,300 funded — so apply EARLY.
Details and applications available at www.pheaa.org/studentteacher
Tomorrow night, a Community Town Hall at Widener University will be held about the future of the Crozer‑Chester Medical Center campus. Help plan the path ahead regarding healthcare in Delco.
📅 Tue, April 14, 6–7PM
📍 Widener University: Lathem Hall, 1301 Potter St
👉 Register tinyurl.com/CCMCTownhall
📣 SEPTA Senior Key Card Sign‑Up Event in Newtown Square — Happening Today
Reminder! We’re at the Newtown Public Library, 201 Bishop Hollow Rd, this morning helping seniors apply for a new SEPTA Senior Key Card or replace one that’s expiring. Please bring valid proof of age!
Last night, I had a great time at the opening Gala for the beautifully restored Historic 1927 Lansdowne Theater! My office worked with State Rep. Gina Curry & the Delco Delegation to secure more than $2M in state grants supporting this restoration. Welcome back, Lansdowne Theater. You were missed!
I recently joined State Rep.'s Leanne Krueger & David Delloso, along with Ridley Township Commissioners, to deliver $1.4M in state grant funding for safety upgrades along MacDade Boulevard. Thank you to the family of Damien Hocker—tragically killed crossing MacDade in '24—for your ongoing advocacy.
We apologize, our Upper Darby office will be closed on Friday, April 10, for maintenance.
If you need assistance Friday, please contact us at (610) 544‑6120, or visit our Media office at 438 E. Baltimore Ave. The Upper Darby office will reopen on Monday, April 13, at 8:30 a.m.
📣 I was proud to join my colleagues to present a $300K check to the YMCA of Eastern Delaware County for its new Early Learning Center. This 17,000-square-foot facility in Drexel Hill will serve up to 140 children, expand access to affordable childcare and support hands-on training for DCCC students.
🔊 Mobile Office Hours at the Ridley Township Public Library, 100 East MacDade Blvd, on Wed., April 8, from 11am-1pm.
Stop by if you need help with a state‑related service or if you have questions, ideas, or concerns about what’s happening in your community — we’re here to help.
🔊 Mobile Office Hours in Upper Darby
A member of my staff will be at the Upper Darby Sellers Memorial Free Library today, Tuesday April 7, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
My office can help with SEPTA Senior Passes, Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications, PennDOT concerns, and much more.
This week, April 6–12, I’m proud to recognize our public health professionals & partners in observance of National Public Health Week. Thank you to the Delaware County Health Department for your leadership, and to the many dedicated public-health facing organizations and individuals here in Delco.
I am partnering with Rep. Jennifer O’Mara and the DCIU to host an Apprenticeship & Trades Fair for families with students in grades 7-12. The event is scheduled for April 15, 6–8PM, at DCIU's Education Service Center at 200 Yale Avenue, in Morton. Register @ www.senatorkearney.com/event/appren...
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter Sunday, surrounded by family, community, and the simple joys of spring.
PECO is pulling in sky high profits, up more than 47.7% after last year’s rate hikes, and now they are asking for another massive increase: 12.5% for electricity & 11.4% for natural gas. Working families in Delco are already stretched too thin. PUC hearings will be announced in the coming weeks.
Wishing all who celebrate a happy Passover!
Sundown tonight begins a week-long celebration honoring both the first night of the Exodus and the days of anticipation of newfound freedom as the Jewish people fled from oppression many millennia ago.
Chag Pesach Sameach (Happy Passover)!
The Pennsylvania State Senate will be closing all district and Capitol offices on Fri., April 3, in recognition of Good Friday, and will reopen on Mon., April 6.
Warm wishes to all who celebrate Passover, Good Friday, and Easter— holidays that honor faith, family, and tradition.
Rep. Jennifer O'Mara and I are teaming up to host a Property Tax/Rent Rebate event at the Morton Borough Hall Gymnasium on Thurs., April 2, 10AM-2PM, to help eligible Delco residents receive rebates to help them maintain stability and stay in their homes. Register at (610) 544-6120.
🏳️⚧️ Happy Transgender Day of Visibility, a day that highlights the importance of visibility, dignity, and support for our transgender community! I was honored to join local advocates for flag raisings held at the County Courthouse on Sunday & the Upper Darby Municipal Building today.
My office is excited to highlight an important community event hosted by Media Fellowship House: A free legal assistance clinic and a resume workshop taking place on Wed., April 1, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
302 S. Jackson St., Media
Registration is encouraged: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
My office is teaming up with State Rep. David Delloso to host a free SEPTA Senior ID Event on April 1, at Ridley Park Borough Hall (105 E. Ward Ave). Seniors 65+ can get a Senior SEPTA Key Card photo taken & learn more about SEPTA’s Seniors Ride Free Program! Call to register @ (610) 544-6120.
Today is National Doctors’ Day, a day to reflect on how much our physicians give—especially after the increased workload following Prospect Medical’s shutdown of the Crozer–Chester Health System. To every doctor serving Delco: Thank you for your dedication to keeping our communities healthy!
Today is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. combat troops left Vietnam. More than 2.7 million Americans served, including thousands from Southeast PA. We honor their courage, sacrifice, and legacy—and continue to reflect on the lessons of their service.
Today I joined the Swarthmore Ghost Ride honoring cyclist Teddy Einstein, who tragically died this past December at Penn Pines & Providence Rd in Upper Darby. I met with his wife, Ruth, offering condolences to her and their children, Charlie & Lorcan, and presented a Senate citation in his memory.
Today, I was excited to join DCCC President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin for the long‑anticipated opening of DCCC’s new Southeast Center at the former Archbishop Prendergast High School site in Drexel Hill. A first-class educational facility, modern labs, hands‑on learning spaces—opportunity begins here!
Free tax help! My office is partnering with Campaign for Working Families to offer free online tax preparation assistance. Stop by our Upper Darby office Thursdays & Fridays, 10AM-3PM, through April 10. A team member will be onsite to securely upload your documents. www.cwfphilly.org/what-to-bring/
Had a great visit to Covenant Nursery School in Springfield as part of their mystery reader series! I read Pete the Cat: Play Ball! to the 3‑year‑olds in Mrs. Gluck’s & Mrs. Chandlee’s classes. Thank you for the joy & laughter, and to Director Dawn Hanrahan for inviting me to this annual tradition.