You are invited to attend our upcoming FREE financial/homeownership workshops on December 7!
Over the last year, Senator Hughes has heard numerous times that one of the biggest issues facing his constituents is affordable housing. That’s why we’ve convened some of the best and brightest financial professionals in the area to assist you at our FREE workshop...
Join Senator Hughes for an important conversation on toxic schools
He’ll also discuss programs that provide assistance with winter heating bills We won’t tolerate toxic schools any longer! Join Senator Hughes at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, for a critical conversation on the status of schools in Philadelphia and across the...
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
The city of Philadelphia, and quite frankly the entire state of Pennsylvania, has a major problem with toxic conditions in our schools. The reality is that this is a $6 billion problem. That is why I am holding a call to action with my fellow legislators, advocates, activists and concerned citizens to raise awareness and finally get something done on this issue. WILL YOU STAND WITH ME THIS FRIDAY?
Pennsylvania must address the issue of toxic schools now!
The topic of toxic schools has dominated the headlines in the recent weeks, months and years. The School District of Philadelphia recently approved $500 million in borrowing for construction and other renovations—but that isn’t...
‘Breaking the silence’ mental health series kicks off this week!
Senator Hughes is bringing his transformative BREAKING THE SILENCE mental health series to a neighborhood near you! Starting THIS THURSDAY a free 4-week series called 2019 Breaking The Silence: Trauma in our Community – Toxic Stress Series | Sex, Death...
Tuesday is the big day, make sure you vote!
After training more than 1,000 people on Philadelphia’s new voting machines at numerous “Souls to the Polls” events, Senator Hughes is still pushing to make sure people are aware of how to use the new voting machines. Here is a video demonstration if you were unable...
PA must increase its commitment to affordable housing
Senator Hughes #NewDeal4NewPA puts housing at center focus Pennsylvanians need affordable housing. The commonwealth ranks in the middle of U.S. states in regard to affordable housing, meaning millions of our people are spending large percentages of their income...
‘We believe in you’: Sen. Hughes announces $1 million investment in Philadelphia youth jobs programs
Senator Hughes announced $1 million in grants for youth jobs programs in the city Oct. 15 at the West Philadelphia Community Center. He was joined by fellow senators, the secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, and leaders from the Philadelphia...
Senator Hughes is here to help you get your finances in order!
Come to his 5-week financial empowerment series to find out how Are you struggling to pay bills? Having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? Or do you just want to get better at managing your money? Senator Hughes wants to help. He is launching a five-week...
It’s National Voter Registration Day! Get registered, be educated!
New Voting Machine Demonstration! It's important to get #SoulsToThePolls, but it's also important that folks know how to use the machine once they're in there! That's why we're launching an initiative to train folks up on these new machines...
Guests from CeaseFirePA, PFT join Sen. Hughes for telephone town hall on gun violence, toxic schools
Continuing his fight to end gun violence in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania, Senator Hughes will host a telephone Town hall at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. CeaseFirePA Executive Director Shira Goodman will join the senator for this important discussion on...
Investments in our communities are the start of a #NewDeal4NewPA
When Senator Hughes led the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus on a monthlong focus on poverty and economic insecurity in April, one thing became incredibly clear: Pennsylvanians all across the commonwealth are struggling because of a lack of quality,...
Our children desperately need solutions to toxic schools
We rang the bell and started another school year Tuesday, Sept. 3. Public school students all over the city of Philadelphia were welcomed to their schools with high fives, handshakes and words of encouragement from city officials, public servants,...
#400YearsPA honors rich history of African Americans in Pa.
Following up on an impassioned request from Senator Hughes this spring, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) recently launched a powerful social media campaign to honor #400YearsPA. The campaign recognizes the deep, rich history of African...
The majority of PA’ians want to #raisethewage to $15/hr
The Republican-controlled General Assembly must act on the will of the people Pennsylvania was once a leader in the minimum wage discussion. Senator Hughes was on the front lines fighting for the people the last time the minimum wage was raised to $6.25...
The fight for a 21st century education for every student takes a walk!
On Monday August 19, Senator Hughes and the Rev. Gregory Holston, executive director of POWER Interfaith, marched from historic Overbook High School in Philadelphia to the modern marvel that is Lower Merion High School in Ardmore. The purpose of their 3.5-mile journey was to shed light on the worlds of differences between two public high schools separated by a mere 8,000 or so steps.
The majorities in the PA House and Senate must stop ignoring gun violence
People have been shot on college campuses. People have been shot in grade schools, middle schools and high schools. People have been shot in churches. People have been shot in mosques. People have been shot in synagogues. People have been shot in movie...
Join Sheryl and me at District Day
Dear Neighbors and Friends – I am thrilled to once again invite you to our annual District Day celebration this Saturday from Noon to 8 p.m at Tustin Recreation Center in West Philadelphia! I’m especially pleased to be partnering with my friends and...
Jazz Legacy Awards – You’re invited!
On behalf of my wife, Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes, and I, we want to invite you to the Fourth Annual Jazz Legacy Awards. This year’s honorees, Bernard Purdie, Helen Haynes, Gloria Galante, and Germaine Ingram, through their artistic accomplishments, prove that...
June 27 is National HIV/AIDS testing day: Get tested, know your status
Did you know 1.1 million people in the U.S. live with HIV? Data has found that 15 percent of those people don’t even know they’re infected with the deadly disease. That’s why Senator Hughes and his wife, Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes, want you to get tested and know your...
Sheryl and I are standing with Cheyney University and its Resurgence Program!
We know the value of HBCU’s and especially the value of Cheyney University. The innovations being adapted at Cheyney and the high performing new students enrolling at Cheyney are clear indications that Cheyney’s resurgence is on the move. Join...
Join the fight for fair education funding at the PA Capitol June 12
On Wednesday, June 12th, hundreds of people will converge on the State Capitol in Harrisburg with one thing in mind: Replace Pennsylvania’s system of EDUCATION APARTHEID with entirely fair school funding. Representatives from POWER in faith...
“Fund Our Facilities” Coalition supports Senator Hughes’ proposal to invest $125 million in school building repairs
Senator Vincent Hughes announced his plan to invest $125 million in state funds to make critical repairs to Philadelphia’s school buildings, with additional funds for schools across the commonwealth. The senator was joined by union leaders, state legislators and...