Beginning Monday, April 13, 2026: “No parking” signs will be enforced where posted. Fines will be assessed for violations.
Click the link below to see when your block will be cleaned
streetsmartphl.phila.gov
The 2026 Mechanical Street Cleaning program started yesterday and will run through October 29.
Cleaning takes place Monday through Thursday, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
See the image to join a Zoom information session this week.
🏬Community Driven Data Centers - gives communities control over Data Centers in their neighborhood
🌈Marriage equality - repeals the definition of marriage in PA as only between a man and woman
💸Raising the Minimum Wage to $15 by 2029. (I fought to make sure Philly could to raise the minimum wage to $15 quicker)
👫Family Care Act – Paid family and medical leave, up to 12 weeks off for major life events such as having a child, recovering from a serious illness, or caring for a loved one
Last week, Pennsylvania House Democrats continued to deliver for PA! I voted YES on important legislation that helps make your life easier! Take a look at the bills we passed!
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PennDOT maintenance crews will be working to repair potholes next week. See below for highways and roads in our area that will be affected.
I-95
I-676 (Vine Street Expressway)
U.S. 1
Route 63 (Woodhaven Road)
Germantown Avenue
Ridge Avenue
Wissahickon Avenue
I’m proud to work with my amazing #SisterReps: Speaker of the House @repmcclinton.com & State Rep. La'Tasha Mayes who helped get this over the finish line.
We went hard this week in Harrisburg in celebrating the passage of the CROWN Act.
Now in Pennsylvania, we can move through life with greater ease, wearing natural hair & cultural styles without fear of discrimination.
It’s not just about a hairstyle but having pride in our history and culture.
Residents of the 198th District! Join my tele-townhall on civics and voting at 7 p.m. tomorrow, March 18. Be ready to answer the phone at 7 p.m., when I'll be on the line with Commissioner Omar Sabir to talk about the importance of voting and answer questions.
Let's hear it for the incredible women making HERstory every day! From mothers to activists to leaders, women are shaping the world around us with their resilience, strength, and passion. Here's to our SHEroes!
Our children are not for sale! There is absolutely no reason to displace our children. I don't accept the proposal to close Fitler School. #SaveOurSchools #FundOurFacilities
March is Women's History Month - Let’s honor the progress made and keep it moving forward by uplifting the voices of women and girls in every space
‼️‼️My Conversational Cafe that was scheduled for tomorrow Feb. 25 is postponed for the time being.
Keep an eye on my social media or sign up for my weekly e-newsletters to stay up to date on events and news from around the neighborhood and Harrisburg.
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His work paved way for civil rights, his dedication to equality for Black & Brown communities allowed us to hold power through civic engagement. he is part of the reason I am able to honorably serve the 198th legislative district as a State Representative.
Thank you, Rev. Jackson. Rest in Power. 🕊
I am beyond honored for the opportunity to meet Rev. Jesse Jackson, stand in his presence & praise him for the decades he spent fighting for equality & justice.
‼ TODAY ‼ Join us for a FREE record clearing clinic. Don't let your past change your future - everyone deserves a second chance!
Come out today Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NRC Hunting Park 2221 W. Venango St.
Did you know that my office can help seniors age 65+ get their SEPTA Senior Key Card? No appointment needed - just stop in my office at 1335 W. Tabor Rd Suite 109 to apply for your card and enjoy free rides on SEPTA around the city!
Black History Month is also Black HerStory. I’m proud to celebrate the women who continue to break barriers and make history—including Philadelphia’s first Black woman mayor. Representation matters. www.RepDarisha.com
Gov. Shapiro agrees it's time to #RaiseTheWage in PA!
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI1v...
👀👀 Watch Gov. Shapiro's annual budget address! Happening NOW‼️
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I stand on the legacy of those who came before me, Black voices have always moved this country forward, I'm proud to carry their voices which empower us all.
100 years of celebrating Black History Month = 100 years of strength and resilience, honoring the truth of our past, the strength of our ancestors and the realization that Black history is American history.
If you need assistance from my office today, please call (215) 849-6426 to reach my staff.
Smile at a stranger passing by, pick up trash on the sidewalk, attend a city council meeting. The smallest deed can make a huge difference.
Dr. King said: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
We should heed these words during these uncertain and turbulent times.
A reminder that my office will be closed on Monday January 19.
MLK Day is more than just a day off from work or school – it’s a day to honor his legacy & dream for a better world.
With the political conflict throughout the country we must continue Dr. King’s legacy of non-violent revolution.
At Farm Show 2026 with Sec. Redding discussing a key question: who's feeding you? PA agriculture is! Urban farming is thriving in Philly & our agricultural innovation leads the nation. repdarisha.com
I was proud to host an African & Caribbean Agricultural Business Forum at the #PAFarmShow this week and talk about the importance of urban ag and ensuring inclusion in ag industries.
Learn how to administer Narcan, about gunshot wound first aid, how to perform CPR and so much more!
The weekly trainings start tomorrow January 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Nicetown Court.
Register here docs.google.com/forms/d/1ka_...
Every Thursday evening starting tomorrow January 8 through February 26, URtheKey and Nicetown CDC will host Crusades 2-Save-A-Life Training sessions. You never know what's around the corner and this training could help you save a life!
