My e-newsletter is out today with details on coverage for doula services in PA, community events and more. Read more below ⤵
Please note that my office is closed today, April 3. We'll reopen on Monday, April 6.
Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility! We see you, and we’re glad you’re here. With hatred, harmful rhetoric, and dangerous legislation on the rise, it is more important than ever to stand in solidarity with transgender individuals.
To all who served in Vietnam: Your sacrifice and service to the nation will always be remembered and appreciated.
Local tax prep resources, legislative updates & community events — it's all in this week's e-newsletter!
Happy Equal Pay Day! I will continue to fight to close the wage gap so that women get the compensation they deserve. Paying people fairly doesn’t reduce opportunities—it creates a more just and competitive workforce for everyone.
This week in my e-newsletter:
• Successful Empty Bowls Event
• "It's On Us PA" grants for local universities
• Community events and resources
Check it out below! ⤵️
Happy Eid al-Fitr! Wishing everyone who celebrates a joyful, reflective, and community-filled end of Ramadan. Eid Mubarak!
A new edition of my e-newsletter is here!
• Anti-hate crimes & LGBT+ bills update
• Maternity care access across PA
• Penn Avenue travel alert
• St. Patrick's Day celebrations this weekend
Read the full edition here ⤵
This week’s e-newsletter is out! Here’s what’s inside:
• Anti Hate Crimes Bills & Fairness Act in Committee
• CeaseFire PA “Champions of Peace” Event
• CMU Robotics Innovation Center
You’ll also find a roundup of community events! Check it out ⤵️
Today marks the start of Holi, the Festival of Colors. Wishing you all a happy and colorful holiday!
Chag Purim Sameach! Wishing everyone a happy, spirited, and meaningful Purim this evening.
My latest e-newsletter is here with details on an AI in Healthcare hearing, the return of notary services at my office and community events. Read more below⤵
The latest e-newsletter is live! This week's highlights include a tour of the Children's Home of Pittsburgh, the PA Chamber's Inaugural Policy Summit, and local community events.
Check it out⤵
过年好! Happy Year of the Horse! May your Lunar New Year be full of laughter, love, and fortune.
Please note that my office will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents' Day, and will reopen at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, February 17.
Stay informed with my weekly e-newsletter. This week's edition:
• Protecting journalists and a free press
• ICE in our communities
• Presidents' Day office hours reminder
• Community events
Read the full version here ⤵
My e-newsletter this week features:
• my thoughts on the governor’s budget pitch
• calling on Senate Republicans to pass a bill to legalize cannabis
• cell phone-free learning in PA
You'll also find events around our community! Take a look ⤵
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My new e-newsletter is out! Inside you'll find PA's tobacco control challenges and why we must close Clean Indoor Air Act loopholes to protect workers. Plus, community events for this weekend.
Due to the weather, my office will be closed today, and my staff will be working remotely. Please email repfrankel@pahouse.net to get in touch with us.
Please check on your neighbors, try to stay off the roads, and call 911 if you are in danger.
This week's e-newsletter is out! Inside, you'll find:
• Ensuring vaccine access and accurate health information
• State funding for community projects
• Monitoring ICE activity in our region & how to support our neighbors.
Stay safe during this weekend's winter weather & bitter cold!
Today marks 53 years since the Roe v. Wade decision guaranteed the right to make one’s own healthcare decisions. Three years ago, those rights were taken away for millions of Americans. I will always fight to keep abortion access safe and legal in Pennsylvania.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Wishing you a meaningful and restorative MLK Day as we reflect on Dr. King's legacy and recommit to the work of justice, service, and community.
My latest newsletter is out! Inside, you'll find details on:
• Standing with Pittsburgh's immigrant communities
• Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis
• Community events: free tax prep, youth advocacy & MLK Day celebrations
Read more:
My office will be closed on Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We’ll be back to normal hours on Tuesday, January 20th, to assist with any constituent issues!
Our first e-newsletter of 2026 is out! This edition covers:
• The end of the Post-Gazette?
• Protecting the 340B drug discount program for vulnerable patients
• PRT service changes in Oakland
Plus, events around our community! Check it out below ⤵
Happy New Year!
Our office will be closing at noon on Wednesday, December 31 and closed Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy New Year! 🎆
Happy Kwanzaa!
Merry Christmas!
Our office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, through Friday, December 26, in observance of Christmas. We wish everyone a safe, peaceful, and joyful holiday season. 🎄