Press Releases
Senate Democrats Continue to Sound Alarm on Catastrophic Impacts of Trump’s Reconciliation Bill on Healthcare, Hospitals, and Food Access Across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA − June 30, 2025 − On Monday, June 30, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus gathered in the East Wing Rotunda to draw attention to the urgency of stopping Trump’s domestic policy bill from becoming law. In its current form, the bill poses an existential threat to Medicaid, SNAP, and rural hospitals across Pennsylvania.
Senator Sharif Street Announces Over $7 Million in PHARE Housing Grants for Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties
PHILADELPHIA, PA − June 12, 2025 − Senator Sharif Street proudly announces that more than $7 million in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding has been awarded to dozens of housing programs and nonprofit...
Senator Sharif Street in Partnership with the African American Male Wellness Agency Hosted Black Men’s Wellness Day at Temple University
5K Walk/Run, Health Screenings, Networking & More to Promote Black Men’s Health and Wellbeing PHILADELPHIA, PA − June 10, 2025 − Senator Sharif Street, in partnership with the African American Wellness Agency, Temple University Community Affairs and Engagement,...
Senator Sharif Street Hosts a Criminal Justice Reform Policy Forum in Partnership with Councilmember Jim Harrity and the Office of Reentry Partnerships
Philadelphia, PA − June 6, 2025 — Senator Sharif Street, in collaboration with Councilmember Jim Harrity and the Office of Reentry Partnerships, hosted a Criminal Justice Reform Policy Forum on June 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Philadelphia City Hall in the...
“Planting Seeds” with Senator Sharif Street Podcast Sheds Light on PA Cannabis Legalization Battle
PHILADELPHIA − May 22, 2025 – On a recent episode of "Planting Seeds," with Senator Sharif Street produced by Cannabis Radio and sponsored by Ethos Cannabis, the podcast interviewed Representative Rick Krajewski about Pennsylvania’s ambitious House Bill 1200,...
Senator Sharif Street and Rep. Keith Harris Announce Solar for Schools Grant Award to Murrell Dobbins CTE High School
Philadelphia, PA – May 21, 2025 – Senator Sharif Street and Representative Keith Harris are proud to announce that Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical Education High School has been awarded $220,412 through Pennsylvania’s Solar for Schools Grant Program. This grant...
Senate Democrats Hold Policy Hearing Regarding the Worker Protections
PHILADELPHIA, PA − May 14, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine ways to protect Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and economy with a skilled, protected, and reliable workforce. “The testimony we heard today from...
Senator Sharif Participates in Intergovernmental Roundtable on Federal Threats to Health Insurance
Philadelphia, PA − April 23, 2025 − On Tuesday, April 22nd, Senator Vincent Hughes hosted an intergovernmental roundtable with federal, state, and local lawmakers and healthcare leaders from across Pennsylvania. The goal was to bring a variety of stakeholders together...
Senator Street Announces $43,000 in Funding Awarded to Spring Garden CDC
PHILADELPHIA, PA − April 10, 2025 − Senator Sharif Street (D–Philadelphia) is proud to announce the awarding of $43,000 in state funding to Spring Garden Community Development Corporation (CDC), supporting its continued efforts to strengthen neighborhoods, enhance...
Senate Democratic Caucus Rallies for Fair Housing Month, Calls for State Action on Safe, Affordable Homes for All
Harrisburg, PA − April 2, 2025 − Senate Democrats held a press conference on Wednesday to kick off Fair Housing Month, observed nationally every April, and call for state action on Housing. Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa was joined by Democratic...
Senator Street, Philabundance and Mayor Cherelle Parker Announce 30 Day Food Distribution During Ramadan
PHILADELPHIA − February 21, 2025 – Senator Sharif Street (PA-3) joined Mayor Cherelle Parker, Loree D. Jones-Brown, Philabundance CEO, and Quaiser Abdullah, Director of Muslim Engagement for the City of Philadelphia at the Office of Reentry Partnerships Neighborhood...
Public Officials Respond to Federal Immigration Actions, Pledge Commitment to Safety and Justice for All
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – February 4, 2025 – On January 31, 2025 in response to recent federal immigration actions across the country, local and state elected officials held a press conference to reaffirm their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of...
Senator Sharif Street Announces $17,050,000 in Grants for Local Projects
PHILADELPHIA − November 20, 2024 – Senator Sharif Street is pleased to announce a total of $17,050,000 in grant awards to various organizations and community projects in the 3rd Senate District. These funds, provided through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital...
Senator Sharif Street Announces $9,543,074 in Grants for Local Organizations in the 3rd Senate District
PHILADELPHIA − October 22, 2024 – Senator Sharif Street is pleased to announce the awardingof $9,543,074 in grant funding to various organizations and community projects throughout the 3rd Senate District. These funds, sourced from Local Share Account (LSA)...
Senator Sharif Street, Chairman City Commissioner Omar Sabir and Philadelphia City Commissioners Unveil the Fifth of 10 New, Permanent Satellite Election Offices Across Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA − SEPTEMBER, 24, 2024 − Today, Senator Sharif Street joined Commissioner Omar Sabir in continuing efforts to celebrate expanding voting access across Philadelphia. Chairman Sabir and the City Commissioners' Office hosted a grand opening to unveil the...
Senator Sharif Street Lauds Passage of “Historic” 2024-25 Pennsylvania Budget
Philadelphia, PA, July 11, 2024 — Today, the Senate passed the 2024-25 PA Budget, which Senator Sharif Street (SD-3) lauded as "historic" in its investments in the people of Pennsylvania. Despite missed opportunities to increase the minimum wage, end cannabis...
Senator Street Announces $6.9M in Violence Intervention and Prevention Grants for 3rd Senate District
PHILADELPHIA – March 29, 2024 – Today, Senator Sharif Street, announced $6.9M in Philadelphia Violence Intervention and Prevention Grants for the Third Senate District which includes North Philadelphia, Brewrytown, Nicetown, Lower Germantown, Logan, Olney, Fern Rock,...
Senator Street Joins Governor Shapiro and Secretary Siger in Honesdale to Highlight Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for PA Main Streets and Small Businesses
Honesdale, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger joined local leaders to highlight the Governor’s proposed investments in Pennsylvania Main Streets, small businesses, and local communities. As part of the 2024-25 budget proposal that focuses on creating economic opportunity for all in communities across Pennsylvania, Governor Shapiro and Secretary Siger visited small businesses on Honesdale’s Main Street business district.
Senator Sharif Street Applauds Governor Shapiro’s 2024-25 Budget Proposal, Praises Investments in Education, Violence Prevention, and Gov’s Pitch for Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
HARRISBURG, PA – February 6, 2024 – In response to Governor Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion budget proposal for FY 2024-25, State Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) released the following statement: “Today is a great day for Pennsylvania. What we heard from...
Senator Street Joins City Councilmembers in Support of Angel Davis Eviction Accountability Bill
Philadelphia - January 24, 2024 – Today, Councilmember Kendra Brooks (At-Large) announced legislation to bring oversight and accountability to Philadelphia’s eviction system, which has been plagued by violence for years. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd...