Parking Amnesty Program Begins March 1st
In December 2017, Philadelphia’s City Council passed a bill that forgives parking tickets issued before 2013. Enrollment in the amnesty program will begin March 1 and run through April 30. On March 1st, please visit www.phila.gov/parkingamnesty to find out more information and enroll online.
Senator Hughes Statement on Congressional Redistricting
Harrisburg – February 23, 2018 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) statement on congressional redistricting: “While the map ordered by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court addresses the problem of political gerrymandering — and that was...
Hughes: State Attorney General Announces Investigation into “Redlining” in Philadelphia
HARRISBURG, PA – February 22, 2018 – Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia) pressed the issue of “redlining” and discriminatory housing practices within Philadelphia during the budget hearing of Pennsylvania State Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
Hughes: State Grant to Bolster Housing Stock in Conshohocken
Harrisburg – February 20, 2018 – Conshohocken is slated to receive a state grant of $112,875 to bring households into compliance with local and state building code standards, state Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said today. “This state grant...
Hughes Questions State Treasurer about Redlining in Philadelphia
HARRISBURG, PA – February 20, 2018 – During budget hearings with State Treasurer Joe Torsella, Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia) raised a recent report about redlining and housing discrimination specifically in the city of Philadelphia. Hughes cited a report by...
Hughes Welcomes Gov. Wolf to Groundbreaking for New Market West
I was thrilled to welcome Gov. Tom Wolf and other state and federal officials for the groundbreaking for New Market West, a community and retail hub planned for development at 5901 Market Street. This project will provide much needed services and homes to our West Philadelphia community.
PMBDA Low-Interest Loan Program
The Department of Community and Economic Development is offering low-interest loan opportunities through the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA). PMBDA is a low-interest loan program designed to stimulate the creation, retention, and expansion...
Redlining in Philadelphia, Hughes Seeks Answers, Accountability
PHILADELPHIA – February 15, 2018 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia) reacted angrily to media reports about the continued “redlining” of neighborhoods in Philadelphia, pledging to seek answers via inquires of state officials when they appear before the...