Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Grant OPEN and Accepting Applications
Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Grant OPEN and Accepting Applications The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has announced that the Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund (PAHAF) has reopened to homeowners struggling as a result of pandemic-related...
Fighting for Investments in Teachers!
Fighting for Investments in Teachers! Senator Hughes recently brought together a large coalition of lawmakers, teachers, students, education leaders, and advocates to talk about teacher shortages and what we can all do to support new and existing teachers. This is a...
Cheyney Strong!
Cheyney Strong! Senator Hughes recently stood with leaders, alumni, and students at Cheyney University to stand up for the integrity and legacy of the school, and fight back against the unfair and unwarranted Middle States decision to put the University on...
Governor Shapiro Proposes Big Investments in Education, Gun Violence Prevention, and Affordable Housing
Governor Shapiro Proposes Big Investments in Education, Gun Violence Prevention, and Affordable Housing What the Governor’s Budget Proposal Means for Our Communities WATCH: Senator Hughes shares why BOLD investments for the people of Pennsylvania are possible We have...
Important Updates to the 2024-25 College Financial Aid Form
Important Updates to the 2024-25 College Financial Aid Form The updated Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is now available! The FAFSA has recently undergone changes that make it easier for students and families to receive financial...
Keeping Neighborhoods Affordable
Keeping Neighborhoods Affordable Senator Hughes Celebrates a Brand New Housing Program Senator Hughes recently celebrated $98M in affordable housing investments that will go toward preserving and building new affordable rental units. He gathered state, local, and...
Lincoln Pride
Lincoln Pride Celebrating Investments in PA State-Related Universities with the Lincoln U Freedom 14 Senator Hughes joined Governor Shapiro, Senator Carolyn Comitta, Rep. Jordan Harris, and other lawmakers at Lincoln University for the signing of legislation for...
Generations of Unconstitutional and Inadequate Education Funding Have Forced Schools Across PA to Not Open on Time
Generations of Unconstitutional and Inadequate Education Funding Have Forced Schools Across PA to Not Open on Time This week, the Philadelphia Inquirer took a look at why over 80 Philadelphia public schools had to dismiss early on their first week back to...
More Affordable Housing for More People in Pennsylvania
More Affordable Housing for More People in Pennsylvania Let’s Double Down, Triple Down Senator Hughes joined Mission First Housing Group for the grand re-opening of Monument Village, a 60-apartment affordable housing development in West Philadelphia. He...
Investing in East Falls
Investing in East Falls Senator Hughes joined Rep. Tarik Khan and Rep. Roni Green to present the East Falls Development Corp. with over $200,000 to help with streetscaping and revitalization in the area. The state funds will be used to add new benches, bike racks,...
Investing in the Historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course
Investing in the Historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course And Supporting African American Golfers in Pennsylvania Senator Hughes joined elected officials including Representative Morgan Cephas and Mayor Jim Kenney to break ground on a new project to revitalize the historic...
Celebrating the History of Jazz in Philadelphia
Celebrating the History of Jazz in Philadelphia Philadelphia has a strong history with the legacy of jazz and is home to many great jazz legends. Musicians like Lee Morgan, John Coltrane, and Butch Ballard all have strong connections to city of Philadelphia and West...
Calling for Fast and Aggressive Climate Action
Calling for Fast and Aggressive Climate Action #ActNow on Climate Senator Hughes joined Penn Environment in Love Park to speak about the urgency of the climate crisis and call for action now. Senator Hughes recently signed a letter with 75+ state and local...
Stop the Gun Violence
Stop the Gun Violence One Step Away from Commonsense Gun Laws Senator Hughes was joined by Senators Jimmy Dillon, Art Haywood, Tim Kearney, the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, and community leaders to call attention to two commonsense gun...
National Night Out
National Night Out Communities Making a Difference Together Senator Hughes celebrated National Night Out at 5 different neighborhoods around the district including Carroll Park, Parkside, Mantua, East Falls, and Strawberry Mansion. National Night Out was celebrated...
Over $1 Million Dollars in State and City Grants for Granahan Playground
Senator Hughes, Representative Cephas, and Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. came together to present over $1 million dollars in grants from the state and city of Philadelphia for improvements to the Granahan Playground and Recreational Center.
Senator Hughes In and Around the Neighborhood
Senator Hughes recently visited YEAH Philly to talk with young people about the important work they are doing to empower youth in their community and discourage gun violence.
Fund Our Schools Equitably and Adequately
Fund Our Schools Equitably and Adequately When it comes to our schools, with a $9B surplus, a $5.1B Rainy Day Fund, a Commonwealth Court decision, and no Republican appeals, we should fund our schools NOW! If not now, when? In February, the Commonwealth Court of...
All About Education
Supporting Students and Teachers in the 7th District
Senator Hughes has been busy in the district visiting schools and introducing legislation to financially compensate future teachers.
STOP THE GUN VIOLENCE: Pass commonsense gun laws now!
STOP THE GUN VIOLENCE: Pass commonsense gun laws now! Commonsense gun laws are one step away in PA The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed two, commonsense gun bills that would make communities throughout the commonwealth safer. The...
Investing $100 Million for Affordable Housing!
Investing $100 Million for Affordable Housing! “This is a big deal.” – Senator Hughes Yesterday, I held a press conference at the New Courtland Apartments on Henry Avenue to highlight $100 million dollars that is now available through the Housing Options Program...
School Funding Ruling Major Victory for Students, Teachers, and All Pennsylvanians
School Funding Ruling Major Victory for Students, Teachers, and All Pennsylvanians We won’t stop fighting for our children! After years of fighting to make sure all of Pennsylvania’s students get a quality, 21st century education, this week, we scored a major victory....
Investing in Our Community Groups: $100+ Million in Grants Will Help Us Win the War Against the Gun Violence
Investing in Our Community Groups: $100+ Million in Grants Will Help Us Win the War Against the Gun Violence Today, I want to share some good news with you that has been a long time coming. You may remember that back in September, my colleagues and I gathered at...