How you can get tested for coronavirus in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
Philadelphia, Montgomery County and the immediate region remain the epicenter for the coronavirus outbreak in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 71 cases in Montgomery County, 69 in Philadelphia, 33 in Delaware County, 24 in Bucks...
PA changes unemployment rules to help its people during coronavirus outbreak
State officials have responded to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent business closings by making it easier to access unemployment during this unprecedented public health crisis. The first major change is the suspension of the waiting week, allowing those...
What is a life-sustaining business? Find out what businesses remain open during the coronavirus outbreak
Download List In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses close by 8 a.m. March 23. Senator Hughes supports these closings, understanding that we must prevent the spread of this potentially...
The latest information on how you can get help with food in Philadelphia, Montgomery County
The continued effects of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak has led to the closings of all city non-essential Philadelphia businesses, as well as closings to all non-life sustaining businesses across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This reality is unwelcome to...
PECO takes steps to support customers during coronavirus pandemic through at least May 1
Though its in-person customer service centers are currently closed, PECO is among the companies working to help its customers during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. PECO is suspending disconnections and waiving new late payment charges through at least...
Sen. Hughes endorses plan to aid workers during coronavirus crisis
The Philadelphia area remains the epicenter of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in Pennsylvania. So far 185 positive cases have been reported in the commonwealth with 47 coming from Montgomery County and 33 from Philadelphia. Other Philly suburbs also are...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court suspends evictions, foreclosures until at least April 3
The Philadelphia area remains the epicenter of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in Pennsylvania. So far 133 positive cases have been reported in the commonwealth with 42 coming in Montgomery County and 17 in Philadelphia. Other Philly suburbs also are reporting...
PGW suspending late fees, disconnections during coronavirus outbreak
As of noon Wednesday, there have been 133 confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 reported in Pennsylvania. Montgomery County has reported 42 cases and Philadelphia has reported 17 cases. State health officials will release the official count once a day going...
Shift to student meal distribution announced in Philadelphia, find out when & where you can get food
There have been 96 confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. Montgomery County has reported 32 cases and Philadelphia has reported 10 cases. State health officials will release the official count once a day going forward as testing increases....
Philadelphia, statewide shutdowns issued because of coronavirus
Philadelphia working to mitigate effects on communities As of 8:15 a.m. Monday, there are 76 confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. Montgomery County remains the epicenter of the state’s cases with 30. All non-essential businesses and...
Resources are available to Montgomery County residents amid coronavirus closings
As of noon Sunday, there are 63 confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. There are 24 cases in Montgomery County and 6 in Philadelphia County. There has been an increase in reported cases in neighboring Bucks, Chester and Delaware...
How to get meals for Philadelphia students during school closures for coronavirus
As of 2:00 p.m. Saturday, there are 6 confirmed cases and 41 presumed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. Of that total, 20 are in Montgomery County and four are in Philadelphia. Schools across Pennsylvania will be closed until at least March 27, shaking...
Take the necessary precautions to prevent spread of the virus: Sen. Hughes
So far, 41 cases of coronavirus have been reported across the commonwealth, with 18 cases in Montgomery County and three cases in Philadelphia. The number of cases is expected to rise, but through closing schools and limiting social contact, health officials...
Sen. Hughes office open for calls, email during coronavirus concerns
To the constituents of the 7th Senatorial District and all other individuals wishing to visit our district office, our staff will be available to respond to issues by phone and by email. This decision is made in an attempt to contribute to the overall health of the...
ONE STOP Job and Resource Hub #InTheDistrict Thursday
Senator Hughes is partnering with DA Krasner, community orgs to get resources to West Philly Senator Hughes is proud to partner with District Attorney Larry Krasner, his office and a number of great community organizations to host a ONE STOP Job and Resource Hub this...
Why wait? Get your taxes done tomorrow for FREE
Senator Hughes and the Campaign for Working Families want to help Join us: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7 Ethel Allen Elementary School 3200 West Lehigh Avenue Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s Consumer Protection Bureau will also be at the event to help...
Nearly half of Pennsylvania’s counties have broken and toxic schools
Lead, asbestos, mold and crumbling school buildings are a public health crisis Broken and toxic schools are hurting communities across Pennsylvania. We’ve seen 10 school closings in this academic year Philadelphia, but recent reports in...
FREE tax preparation this Saturday with Senator Hughes!
FREE tax preparation this Saturday with Senator Hughes! You can also get help with Earned Income Tax Credit filing, utility assistance and more Join us: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 22West Philadelphia Community Center3512 Haverford Avenue You can RSVP for the event...
Join Senator Hughes for a special telephone town hall on the governor’s budget address
Join Senator Hughes, the Democratic Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, for his telephone town hall tonight at 6 p.m. following Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address. You can RSVP for the call or get information about how you can submit questions on the...
Senator Hughes is sponsoring FREE tax preparation!
Get help with Earned Income Tax Credit filing, utility assistance and more Join us: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 Overbrook Park Church of Christ 7630 Woodbine Avenue You can RSVP for the event by calling 215-879-7777. For more information on what you need to...
Tune in for Gov. Wolf’s budget address
Get informed on the future of state spending
Senator Hughes will join his colleagues in the state legislature for Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2020-21 budget address at the capitol.
This year’s budget address will highlight many of the issues the senator and the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus are fighting for, which includes fixing broken and toxic schools, prioritizing vulnerable populations, investing in education, raising the minimum wage, addressing gun violence in our communities, and more. Be sure you watch the governor’s address at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Feb. 4.
Let’s keep the donations coming! Help fight hunger during the holidays
Help Senator Hughes, Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes and Share Food Program feed the kids This past Saturday, Sen. Hughes and Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes led a major food donation campaign, which collected more than 20,000 pounds of food! The food was donated to our community...
Senator Hughes and Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes partner with Share Food Program to help feed local school children during holiday break
Breakfast and lunch are often the only meals some of our most vulnerable schoolchildren eat, leaving many of our children starving during holiday breaks. Senator Hughes wants to help those who are struggling to provide for children during the break, which is why...