My next veterans' outreach will be this Friday, April 17 from 10am to 2pm at my district office, 2132 South 12th St., Ste 306.
Area veterans who interested in learning more about the programs and benefits available to them and their families for their service should call 610-791-6270 for an appt.
REMINDER! All first-time applicants, the deadline to complete the FAFSA form is Aug. 1, 2026. All other applicants MUST apply by May 1, 2026. Complete the form even if you believe you don't qualify for Federal Aid because PHEAA/other colleges use it to assess eligibility for other aid/grants.
The 3rd Annual Allentown Bilingual Disability Resource Fair is coming up soon! It will be held on Sat., April 25th at Luis Ramos Elementary School. There will be activities, free health screenings, raffles and more! To request accomodations, email patf@patf.us or call 484-674-0506.
The Literacy Center is offering a FREE 9-Week Job Training Program to help you build the skills needed for in-demand roles! Classes begin on April 13. Attendance at one in-person informational session is required to enroll. Full details are on the flyer!
Lehigh Valley Active Life is holding a Spanish Memory Cafe on Wednesday, April 15 from 10am to Noon. It gives a warm, safe space for older adults and their caregivers to come together. This is a FREE event but requires registration. Please call 484-957-1499 to reserve your seat!
Yesterday, I was pleased to join the students of Ms. Wydock's, Ms. Monaco's and Mrs. Brace's classrooms at Roosevelt Elementary School for a fun day of reading.
There is nothing better than spending time with our amazing and talented ASD students!
On Tuesday, I proudly joined Reps. Mike Schlossberg and Ana Tiburcio along with Allentown Mayor Tuerk to recognize Trans Day of Visibility. We celebrate the trans community and honor their courage.
The Literacy Center is holding a Job Search Skills Bootcamp to help you take the next step in your career and build the skills you need to succeed.
📅 Tuesday, March 31 & Wednesday, April 1
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 The Literacy Center
532 Hamilton St, Allentown
Please call 610-435-0680 to register.
Congratulations to Rep. Ana Tiburcio on being sworn-in to serve the Allentown Area! I am thrilled for her and excited to collaborate in supporting our communities. Looking forward to all the great things we can accomplish together!
I want to share my congratulations to state Rep. Ana Tiburcio. Today, she was sworn-in to proudly serve the 22nd Legislative District, which is most of Allentown and a portion of East Penn. I am excited for her and look forward to working with her to support our community!
Today, I participated in Career Day at Jefferson Elementary School in Emmaus. It was a pleasure to engage with the 3rd graders and explain what I do as a state legislator. Special thanks to Mrs. Kao, Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. Boty, Ms. Weidner and the staff at Jefferson for a fun morning!
🚨🚨A heads up for residents. My district office will be closed today due to being without power from down power lines near the building. We are hopeful to resume normal business operating hours tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18 at 8:30am.
My next veterans' outreach will be this Friday, March 20 from 10am to 2pm at my district office, 2132 South 12th St., Suite 306. Area veterans interested in learning more about the programs & benefits available to them and their families for their service should call 610-791-6270 for an appt.
It’s amazing what can happen when you ACTUALLY FUND our public schools properly. Since we began increasing funds we're seeing the results in increased attendance, higher test scores and higher graduation rates. Don’t believe me? Hear it straight from Education Sec. Dr. Rowe. youtu.be/Boiz3wLLCv0
Fairly funding education is showing real results. According to the index that is used to measure student achievement and school progress, graduation rates have risen in the past three years since we changed the education funding system to fairly and adequately fund our schools.
Today, I joined Sen. Nick Miller, Sen. Vincent Hughes and my Lehigh Valley colleagues to focus on public education funding. Since changing our funding formula, graduation rates are up, regular attendance is up and test scores are improving. We need to continue to support our students and educators.
My next veterans' outreach will be this Friday, Feb. 20 from 10am to 2pm at my district office, 2132 South 12th St., Suite 306.
Area veterans interested in learning more about the programs and benefits available to them and their families for their service should call 610-791-6270 for an appt.
There's been a lot of chatter this week after Gov. Shapiro mentioned a ban on cell phones in schools during his budget address. As a parent of two teenage daughters, I share many of the Governor's concerns about cell phones in the classroom. I am confident we will find common ground on this issue.
The proposals the Governor outlined today are encouraging and would truly benefit hardworking Pennsylvania families and support students, but there is a lot of work to do between now and June. My committee is ready to get it done. Read my full statement: tinyurl.com/3vn5x9um
Eli Lilly's monumental $3.5 billion investment for a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical facility in Upper Macungie Twp. ensures Lehigh County's rich and proud history of innovation and manufacturing will continue for years to come. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5yx388r2
Today I was pleased to join Gov. Shapiro and my Lehigh County colleagues to celebrate a historic $3.5 billion investment by Eli Lilly for a new pharmaceutical facility here in the Lehigh Valley! This means hundreds of good-paying jobs to the area & boost the local economy. tinyurl.com/trurytrx
PHEAA is offering $2,500 scholarships for 12 lucky winners. Its open to PA undergraduate and graduate students and their parents for the 2026-27 academic year. You must opt in to receive tips from PHEAA on how to pay for college and college planning. Apply here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PAF_SS_26
This is the last week to apply for the America250PA Semiquincentennial Scholarship Program. HS seniors can apply for $10,000 scholarships for attending PA colleges and universities in the 2026–2027 school year. Deadline to apply is 1/31/26.
Learn more & apply here 👇 america250pa.org/PPE:_Semiqui...
My District Office will be closed tomorrow January 26th. This will give our streets departments and our essential employees the time they need to clear all roads and get to work. Stay safe everyone.
If you're not taking advantage of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program - you should find out if you're eligible. It's real money that can go back into your pocket.
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Allentown and Salisbury Township will see safer pedestrian sidewalks and crosswalks and improved water mains thanks to $1.3 million in state funding coming back to our community!
Read my media release to learn more about the projects and the investments: tinyurl.com/yyrswdh5
Today, I joined AFT PA to recognize the importance of paraprofessionals by launching the Para Proud Scholarship Program which awards scholarships to paraprofessionals who are or will be pursuing a teaching certificate in a high subject area in PA. youtu.be/dhygvwGeB8Y
On Friday, I was pleased to join the 4th graders in Ms. Robertson's classroom at Roosevelt Elementary School to talk to the kids about my role as a legislator. There's nothing about my job that I enjoy more than spending time with our ASD students!
I recently joined Sen. Nick Miller and my fellow Allentown colleagues in the PA House for ASD's groundbreaking of its new $11 million Family & Community Resource Center.
Once completed, this will be a one-stop shop for families to enroll their children in school, access health care and much more.
My next veterans' outreach will be on Friday, Jan. 16 from 10am to 2pm at my district office, 2132 South 12th St., Suite 306.
Area veterans interested in learning more about the programs and benefits available to them and their families for their service should call 610-791-6270 for an appt.
