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Senator Nikil Saval, Rep. Mary Isaacson Celebrate $500,000 State Grant to Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA − April 15, 2024 − Last Friday State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Mary Isaacson celebrated a $500,000 grant to Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center through the commonwealth’s Local Share Account–Philadelphia program, an initiative that awards funding to economic development, neighborhood revitalization, community improvement, and public interest projects in the City of Philadelphia.
Senator Saval Praises Investment in Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center
Senator Saval Joins Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center to Celebrate State Grant
Senator Saval Joins Advocates in Call for Statewide Investment in Homecare Workers
Senator Saval Calls for Statewide Investment in Homecare Workers
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to spend $80M to attack Pennsylvania’s housing crisis. Here’s how.
HARRISBURG — Housing is often considered a local issue, but there is a growing consensus in Harrisburg that state-level action is necessary to combat Pennsylvania’s persistent shortages and rising costs. That shift can be seen in Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget...
Sections of Rittenhouse Square will close for a multi-year lawn restoration project
A project restoring some of the greenery in Rittenhouse Square will close sections of the park in the coming years. Rittenhouse, one of the city's oldest parks, will be undergoing lawn repairs over approximately four years, with different sections closing at a time to...
Rittenhouse Square’s lawn took a beating during the pandemic. Now, it’s being restored for $500,000.
The grass at Rittenhouse Square was heavily used in normal years, but it took an extra trampling during the pandemic as folks sought to escape outside. Now, the iconic park’s lawn will be dug up and restored over the next four years on the heels of a recent bench...
Senator Saval to Introduce COVID Day of Remembrance
Senator Saval Celebrates the Lawn Restoration Project at Rittenhouse Square
Senator Nikil Saval, Rep. Ben Waxman, Friends of Rittenhouse Square Celebrate Lawn Restoration Project
Philadelphia, PA − March 17, 2024 − Today, State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Ben Waxman joined the Friends of Rittenhouse Square to update and celebrate the ongoing work on behalf of one of Philadelphia’s most beloved parks.
Senator Nikil Saval, Rep. Ben Waxman, Friends of Rittenhouse Square Celebrate Lawn Restoration Project
Philadelphia, PA − March 17, 2024 − Today, State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Ben Waxman joined the Friends of Rittenhouse Square to update and celebrate the ongoing work on behalf of one of Philadelphia’s most beloved parks. “One of the oldest...
Sen. Nikil Saval, Rep. Ben Waxman, Friends of Rittenhouse Square Celebrate Lawn Restoration Project
‘Chinatown Stitch’ now fully funded with federal grant to heal community divided for decades
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia has received full funding to put a cap over the Vine Street Expressway. The project is known as the Chinatown Stitch because its purpose is to reconnect the two sides of the neighborhood that were divided when the section of...
Governor Shapiro’s Vision: Main Street Matters Program Proposes $25 Million Investment in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In downtown Philadelphia, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger, along with local leaders, returned Friday to continue the Main Street Matters tour, a central part of the Shapiro Administration’s state-wide...
Main Street Matters: DCED Secretary Rick Siger Visits Philadelphia’s Fishtown Neighborhood to Highlight Governor Shapiro’s Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for Main Streets and Small Businesses Across PA
Philadelphia, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger joined Senator Nikil Saval, Representative Mary Isaacson, Philadelphia Director of Commerce Alba Martinez, and other local leaders to continue the Shapiro...
Senator Nikil Saval Explores Entering the Political Sphere in Night Owls Event
On March 2, Nikil Saval, a former editor of n+1 and Pennsylvania State Senator of the 1st District, shared insights on his journey into and experience in politics at the “Becoming a Politician” Night Owls event. Night Owls is a philosophy discussion forum series...
Sen. John Fetterman’s bill would take Pa.’s Whole-Homes Repair program nationwide
A Pennsylvania program to help property owners repair homes will serve as the model for a similar plan on a national scale under a bill co-introduced by U.S. Sen. John Fetterman. Fetterman and Republican Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis have joined on the bipartisan...
John Fetterman introduces federal Whole-Home Repairs legislation
A bipartisan piece of legislation from Pennsylvania is getting its opportunity in Washington, D.C. Democratic U.S. Sen John Fetterman, alongside Republican colleague Sen. Cynthia Lummis, introduced a federal version of the Whole-Home Repairs program, which provides...
Pennsylvania’s Whole Home Repairs program goes national
US Sen. John Fetterman introduced a national version of Pennsylvania’s Whole Home Repairs program on Tuesday. The popular program combats neighborhood blight and allows homeowners to weatherize their homes and make needed repairs. Pennsylvania’s wildly popular Whole...