Press Conference on Racist Comments Made by Penn Professor
Philadelphia – January 13, 2022 – Senator Sharif Street (D- Philadelphia) joins Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Philadelphia/Delaware) and numerous local officials and activists hosted a press conference today to discuss the racist comments made by tenured University of...Sen. Street’s Statement on President Biden’s Call to Defend US Democracy
Philadelphia, PA − January 11, 2022 − Today President Biden forcefully advocated for protecting the foundation of American democracy, the right to vote and have that vote counted in a free, fair, and secure election free from partisan manipulation. He stood in...Residents Come Together After Fatal Fire Brings Tragic Loss to a Family in Fairmount
(PHILADELPHIA) — January 6, 2022 — Supporters and the family affected by a large fire plan to hold a candlelight vigil on Jan. 6, 2022 at 6:30 PM at Bache-Martin School located at 812 N. 22nd Street. At least 12 people were killed, including eight children, early...Sen. Street’s Statement on Tragic Fire “Housing Scarcity Must Be Addressed”
Philadelphia, PA − January 5, 2022 − Senator Sharif Street released the following statement following his visit with family at the site of this morning’s tragic fire in the Fairmount community that killed 13 people: “I, like many, am filled with remorse following this...City & Community Leaders Honor Victims & Survivors of Gun Violence, Urge Gun Safety Ahead of New Year Celebrations
PHILADELPHIA – December 30, 2021 – City and community leaders on Thursday memorialized the lives lost and forever traumatized by gun violence in Philadelphia and urged gun owners to exercise basic common sense ahead of New Year’s celebrations. Pennsylvania...Senator Street Applauds Signing of Bill to Expand High-Speed Broadband Internet in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – December 22, 2021 – Today, Senator Sharif Street lauded the signing of Pennsylvania House Bill 2071, a bi-partisan piece of legislation that will establish the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA), a task force focused on expanding...Senator Street Speaks on Gun Violence Prevention Following Philadelphia Shooting Outside His District Office
HARRISBURG – December 14, 2021 – Today, Senator Sharif Street held a press conference to address gun violence in Philadelphia and throughout the commonwealth following a shooting that took place outside his district office on Monday night, December 13th. Senator...Latest Round of Anti-Violence Funding “Not Enough”, Sen. Street Joins Sen. Hughes to Call for Boost
Philadelphia − December 9, 2021 – As a record-breaking year for violence heads to a close, Senator Sharif Street joined Sen. Vincent Hughes and Senator Haywood to call for Pennsylvania to invest more of a $7 billion surplus in local efforts to stop the surge. Leaders...Sen. Street Announces $15 Million in RACP Community Grants For North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA − December 6, 2021 − Senator Sharif Street today announced awards of $15 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants for North Philadelphia. “We advocate for these projects because they are the kind of investments...Senator Street Announces More Than $1 Million in Community Infrastructure Grants
PHILADELPHIA – November 19, 2021 – Today Senator Sharif Street announced more than $1 Million in state grants to improve infrastructure and recreation in the Third Senatorial District. Brewerytown Garden Preservation will receive $125,000 and is a critical...Senate Dems Discuss Worker Misclassification Issues at Policy Hearing
PHILADELPHIA − November 15, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senators Nikil Saval, John Kane, Christine Tartaglione and Lindsey Williams to host a public hearing...Two Women Killed at Speakeasy in North Philadelphia
Senate Dems Virtual Hearing Focuses on Ending Lifetime Parole in PA
HARRISBURG, November 4, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined state Sens. Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) and Judy Schwank...Senators Street and Laughlin Introduce First Bi-Partisan Bill to Legalize the Adult Use of Cannabis in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA − October 12, 2021 − State Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and State Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) introduced bipartisan legislation this week to legalize the adult use of marijuana in Pennsylvania. The bill establishes rational and...Low Vaccination Rates in Phila. Black & Latino Communities Demand Call to Action
PHILADELPHIA − September 16, 2021 – On Wednesday, September 15th Senator Street joined former Mayor John Street, Esperanza Health Center and trusted community messengers to underscore the importance of communities of color getting vaccinated. The Philadelphia Black...Wolf Administration Requires Masking in Schools, Early Learning and Child Care Settings to Keep Students Safely in Classrooms and Delta Variant Out
Harrisburg, PA – With a focus on protecting students and keeping them in classrooms, Governor Tom Wolf joined the departments of Health, Human Services and Education today to discuss the current state of COVID-19 and a new Secretary...Senate Democrats Urge State Supreme Court to Take Action on Evictions for Tenants with Pending ERAP Applications
Harrisburg, PA − August 30, 2021 − The Senate Democratic Caucus sent the following letter to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to encourage the court to take action to halt evictions for tenants who already have pending applications in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.