Senator Street Announces $2.14 Million Awarded to Restore Historic Streets in Brewerytown

PHILADELPHIA, PA − August 19, 2026 − Senator Sharif Street is proud to announce that the City of Philadelphia has been awarded $2,141,269 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) through PennDOT to restore two historic streets in the Brewerytown neighborhood, preserving the community’s historic character while improving the streetscape for residents, businesses and visitors. The funding...

Statement from Senator Sharif Street on the Commonwealth v. Lee Legislative Deadline

PHILADELPHIA, PA − July 23, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Supreme Court made clear in Commonwealth v. Lee that our current mandatory sentencing scheme for second-degree murder is unconstitutional because it fails to account for individual culpability. The Court provided the General Assembly with a limited window to enact a constitutional framework, and that deadline is now upon us. Our...

Senator Sharif Street Applauds $4.5 Million in RACP Awards to Projects in the 3rd Senate District

PHILADELPHIA, PA − July 17, 2026 – Senator Sharif Street (PA-3) applauds the recent awards in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) that benefit organizations across Philadelphia. In the 3rd Senate District $4.5 million was allocated to projects that will enhance the services and facilities of the approved organizations. “The funds provided through RACP allow for organizations to...

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Senator Street Announces $2.14 Million Awarded to Restore Historic Streets in Brewerytown

PHILADELPHIA, PA − August 19, 2026 − Senator Sharif Street is proud to announce that the City of Philadelphia has been awarded $2,141,269 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) through PennDOT to restore two historic streets in the Brewerytown neighborhood,...

Statement from Senator Sharif Street on the Commonwealth v. Lee Legislative Deadline

PHILADELPHIA, PA − July 23, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Supreme Court made clear in Commonwealth v. Lee that our current mandatory sentencing scheme for second-degree murder is unconstitutional because it fails to account for individual culpability. The...

Senator Sharif Street Applauds $4.5 Million in RACP Awards to Projects in the 3rd Senate District

PHILADELPHIA, PA − July 17, 2026 – Senator Sharif Street (PA-3) applauds the recent awards in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) that benefit organizations across Philadelphia. In the 3rd Senate District $4.5 million was allocated to projects that...

Senator Sharif Street Statement on the Passing of State Senator Shirley Kitchen

PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 7, 2026 – Senator Sharif Street (PA-3) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former State Senator Shirley Kitchen: The greatest legacy any public servant can leave isn’t found in the office they held. It’s found in the...

Senate Democrats Highlight Housing Legislation to Deliver Safe, Affordable Housing to Every Pennsylvanian

HARRISBURG, PA − June 24, 2026 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucusgathered in the Main Capitol Rotunda today to champion bills, initiatives, and investments that will bring down the cost of housing for Pennsylvanians and empower renters. “As...

Senator Sharif Street Announces Over $1 Million in PCCD Awards for School Safety

PHILADELPHIA, PA − June 16, 2026 – Senator Sharif Street (PA-3) is proud to announce over $1 million in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) awards for schools in the 3rd Senate District. “Investing in school safety and mental health ensures...