News Releases
Senator Tartaglione Debuts her Annual Senior Expo Series at New Port Richmond Venue
PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 4, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione brought her annual Senior Expo series to St. Anne’s Rectory-PAL Center in Port Richmond for the first time today, and it was an overwhelming hit with the community as more than 50 exhibitors shared valuable information with hundreds of older residents and their caregivers.
Senator Tartaglione Presents Assistive Services and Technologies During Disability Awareness Day at PA Capitol
HARRISBURG, PA, October 3, 2018 – The Pennsylvania Capitol became a one-stop resource for people living with physical and cognitive disabilities today as a multitude of public and private providers gathered in the Main Rotunda for State Sen. Christine Tartaglione’s annual Disability Awareness Day.
Tartaglione Calls Upon Employers, Unions, and Communities to Participate in Disability Employment Awareness Month
HARRISBURG, PA, October 2, 2018 – The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously adopted Sen. Christine Tartaglione’s resolution recognizing October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in the Commonwealth. Tartaglione will kick off the month-long campaign tomorrow, Oct. 3, when she hosts her annual Disability Awareness Day in the Capitol’s Main Rotunda.
Senator Tartaglione’s Second of Three FREE Senior Expos to be held in Port Richmond this Thursday
PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 2, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione invites older Philadelphians and their primary caregivers to the second of her three annual Senior Expos this Thursday at the St. Anne’s Rectory-PAL Center in Port Richmond from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The...
Senator Tartaglione Joins Prevent Suicide PA to Raise Awareness About Growing Suicide Crisis
HARRISBURG, PA, October 2, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione yesterday called upon Pennsylvanians to take a more proactive approach in preventing suicide, which is a problem that continues to grow statewide, across the nation and around the world.
Senator Tartaglione’s Annual Senior Expo Brings Dozens of Service Providers to Mayfair Community
Public and private providers shared valuable information on topics ranging from healthcare and financial services to housing and consumer protection PHILADELPHIA, PA, September 27, 2018 – Aging can pose many challenges, but Pennsylvania Sen. Christine Tartaglione made...
PA Senate Adopts Tartaglione’s Resolution Recognizing Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month in the Commonwealth
PHILADELPHIA, PA, September 27, 2018 – The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously adopted a resolution introduced by Sen. Christine Tartaglione this week recognizing September as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month in the Commonwealth.
Tartaglione to Host Disability Awareness Day at the PA Capitol
HARRISBURG, PA, September 26, 2018 – Sen. Christine Tartaglione invites the community to the Pennsylvania Capitol on Wednesday, Oct. 3, to learn about a multitude of resources available to persons with disabilities. Tartaglione’s annual Disability Awareness Day will be held in the Main Rotunda from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and feature many exhibitors offering information about accessibility products and services.
Join Senator Tartaglione this Thursday for her Annual Senior Expo in Mayfair
PHILADELPHIA, PA, September 25, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione invites older Philadelphians and their primary caregivers to the first of her three annual Senior Expos this Thursday at the Mayfair Community Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Expo will offer...
Tartaglione’s Legislation Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month Adopted by Senate Unanimously
PHILADELPHIA, PA, September 24, 2018 – The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously adopted Sen. Christine Tartaglione’s resolution designating Hispanic Heritage Month in the Commonwealth. The commemoration began on Sept. 15 and will continue through Oct. 15. It coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States.
Senator Tartaglione Caps Successful Community Picnic Series with Sun and Smiles at Fox Chase Rec Center
Music, face painting, police horses and the senator’s back-to-school backpack giveaway made it a special occasion for hundreds of children and their caregivers. PHILADELPHIA, PA, August 23, 2018 – Sunshine and smiling children highlighted the third and final round of...
Northeast Philly Families Flock to Wissinoming Park for Senator Tartaglione’s Annual Community Picnic
Music, face painting, police horses and the senator’s back-to-school backpack giveaway made it a special occasion for hundreds of children and their caregivers. PHILADELPHIA, PA, August 17, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione’s annual Community Picnic was a smash...
Tartaglione Applauds Governor’s Executive Order Raising the Minimum Wage for State Employees, Contractors
PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 28, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione applauded Gov. Tom Wolf’s signing of an executive order today that raises the minimum wage for state employees and contractors to a level matching the provisions of legislation introduced by...
Tartaglione Applauds Early Budget with Major Investments in Workforce Development, Education and Community Safety
HARRISBURG, PA, June 22, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione applauded today’s early passage of a Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget that includes new investments in workforce development, education, health care and social justice. The Senate voted, 47-2, in support of...
Colleagues Pass Senator Tartaglione’s Amendment to Level Election Playing Field for Magisterial Candidates
HARRISBURG, PA, June 12, 2018 – The Pennsylvania Senate voted 46-3 yesterday to approve an amendment by Sen. Christine Tartaglione that would level the playing field for Magisterial District Justice candidates in elections involving an incumbent and one or more...
Senator Tartaglione Joins Governor Wolf to Unveil Gender Pay Equality Measures
Two new Senate bills would amend Pennsylvania’s 1959 Equal Pay Law and help women earn the same as their male counterparts for comparable work HARRISBURG, PA, June 6, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione joined Gov. Tom Wolf, other elected officials and women’s...
Proposed PECO Rate Hike will be Subject of Public Hearing at Northeast Philadelphia’s Devon Theater on June 14
PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 29, 2018 – Constituents from state Sen. Christine Tartaglione’s 2nd District and from throughout the Philadelphia region will have a chance to comment publicly on PECO Energy’s latest proposed rate increase during a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission hearing on June 14 at 6 p.m. at Kingdom Life Christian Center, also known as the Devon Theater, in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia.
State Awards $2 Million in Transportation, Pedestrian Improvements to Senator Tartaglione’s 2nd District
PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 8, 2018 – Residents of state Sen. Christine Tartaglione’s 2nd District will benefit from two new major transportation and pedestrian safety projects announced by Gov. Tom Wolf and PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards today in Harrisburg.
Senator Tartaglione Announces Opening of Keystone Library Grants Application Period
PHILADELPHIA, PA, April 26, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione wishes to remind public libraries and their supporters that the application period is open for the 2018 Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund Grants for Public Libraries program.
Senator Tartaglione Walks Again While Honoring Two Fellow MossRhab Patients
ELKINS PARK, PA, April 13, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione took her first steps in 18 months on Thursday evening as she helped MossRehab honor two of her fellow patients while opening the facility’s annual All About Art exhibition, featuring dozens of works by professional artists with physical disabilities.