Congratulations to Charlie McGeehan from the Academy at Palumbo on the well-deserved Educator of the Year Award from @thephilacitizen.bsky.social! Teacher McGeehan goes above and beyond to bring civics to life for his students. Thank you, Charlie!
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On the 2nd Friday of every month, we’ll be joined by the office of @pasenatorsaval.com
at 2515 Frankford Avenue from 9am-12pm to support with property tax/rent rebate applications, SEPTA senior passes, utility assistance, unemployment compensation, CHIP and SNAP benefits, PennDOT, and more!
The Trump administration’s reckless attack on Iran threatens the lives of millions in the region and endangers us all. I urge our congressional leaders to move swiftly and pass the War Powers Resolution and stop this war.
Thank you to the Penn Political Union and incredible student organizers for hosting an excellent event! Grateful for the chance to talk production, preservation, and protection of housing. It will take all of us to ensure everyone has a safe, warm home they can afford. www.thedp.com/article/2026...
The 120 @pennanurses.bsky.social workers at Wills Eye make possible the daily functions of our country’s only remaining independent eye hospital. More than eleven days without a contract, I’m fighting with them for the safe, fair, and respectful working conditions they deserve. Solidarity!
Together as elected officials, community leaders, and neighbors, we made a powerful demand to return the slavery memorial to the President's House site. I was proud to call for its rightful return on behalf of the Democratic Senators from Philadelphia.
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On the 2nd Friday of every month, we’ll be joined by the office of @pasenatorsaval.com at 2515 Frankford Avenue from 9am-12pm to support with property tax/rent rebate applications, SEPTA senior passes, utility assistance, unemployment compensation, CHIP and SNAP benefits, PennDOT, and more!
Find out if you're eligible at bit.ly/2026PTRR, in the chart below, or by reaching out to my office.
Ready to apply for a rebate on rent or property taxes paid in 2025? My staff is available IN-PERSON at our South Philly District Office on February 20th to support our eligible neighbors with their applications.
Call now to schedule your appointment: 267-668-3550 ☎️
10 days left to apply for a summer 2026 Team Saval internship! Visit bit.ly/savalsummer2026 to learn more and submit your application.
It’s #NationalPizzaDay, which for me means celebrating the delight of tomato pie: savory, saucy layers with a golden crust.
Who makes the best tomato pie in the First Senatorial District? 🍅
On Monday, Philadelphia attorney and activist Michael Coard was granted access to the secret location where the feds have stashed the slavery exhibit that was ripped down on January 22nd. In this conversation, he reveals what he saw and explains why the removal matters far beyond Philadelphia.
Join us tomorrow night!
Last week, we watched in horror as the Trump Administration dismantled the memorial. So we're taking action.
Our resolution is in solidarity with the City of Philadelphia, which appeared in federal court this morning in an effort to return the exhibit to Independence Mall.
I'm proud to have introduced a resolution alongside my fellow Democratic Senators from Philadelphia to condemn the cowardly dismantling of the President’s House Memorial—a commemoration of the nine Black men and women enslaved by President George Washington.
ICE OUT is more than a slogan—it's a concrete legislative plan to protect everyone who lives in and visits our city from a masked militia. I’m proud to join Councilmembers Brooks and Landau, legislators, and community allies in demanding a safe and welcoming city for all. #ICEOut of Philly NOW!
Our offices are closed TODAY, Monday, January 26, due to the weather.
To leave a message for me or my staff:
Call: (267) 668-3550
Text: (215) 647-0598
Email: saval@pasenate.com
Stay safe, stay warm. We look forward to serving you again soon!
Federal agents are executing Americans in the streets. None of us are safe in a police state.
Abolish ICE.
In cities and towns and communities across the country, Americans have shown up and spoken out to condemn ICE’s violence and protect their neighbors.
In the wake of a second murder in Minneapolis by ICE agents, we need immediate action and accountability. Congress must dismantle and abolish ICE.
The President’s House exhibit was a sacred memorial that rendered visible the lives of people who shaped our country amidst their violent enslavement by its leaders. Let Trump’s attempt to erase our country’s past fortify our work for freedom and justice.
As federal agents increasingly use force against residents, states must take every action possible to uphold the constitutional rights guaranteed to everyone on US. soil. That’s why Sen. Comitta and I introduced legislation to allow Pennsylvanians to challenge federal abuses of power in state court.
AveArts 2.0 shows us that we can have a city that is culturally magnetic, broadly accessible, and environmentally resilient. We need not choose between these qualities. Rather, we build it block by block.
Thank you to all who helped this vision bloom!
Join South Kensington Community Partners next week for a virtual workshop on local, state, and federal programs to support your small business!
For questions about the event, contact SKCP at 215-427-3463 or email info@southkensingtoncommunity.org.
A photo of Rep. Summer Lee speaking at a podium. Below, gold and white font reads "Introducing the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act to make homeownership accessible and affordable by preventing institutional landlords from buying up available homes"
Gold and white font on a black background reads "Fueled by the 2008 housing crash and subsequent foreclosure crisis, Wall Street cornered Single Family Residentials (SFR) by operating SFRs as rentals, issuing debt securities backed by rental income and selling shares of income producing real estate in the American stock market. The financialization of the housing market by Wall Street exacerbates corporate profiteering and anti-competitive practices that make it harder for Americans to afford housing or access homeownership." Below is a photo of a stack of money and a home.
Gold and white text on a black background reads "Our wall street landlords act will change that. The legislation would end large institutional investors’ ability to use taxpayer dollars to subsidize the acquisition of single-family residential homes. It would also direct federal housing agencies to stop institutional investors from purchasing mortgages on single-family residential homes and impose a transfer tax on SFRs owned by large investors, using the revenue to fund affordable housing." Below is a photo of a Wall St. sign.
White text on a black background reads "Homes belong to the people who live in them, not wealthy investors driving up costs and pushing families out."
Too many families are living in homes owned by some distant investor who treats them like a paycheck instead of people. This is the result of a system that subsidizes corporate landlords while everyday people struggle to find a safe, stable place to call home. (1/2)
We're hiring! Apply now for the summer 2026 Team Saval Internship☀️and gain real experience in legislative, constituent services, and communications work!
To learn more, visit bit.ly/savalsummer2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through February 20.
The “Know Your Rights” trainings, which have served over 1,000 people, provide information and tactics for interacting with ICE. Residents say they’re needed and useful.
Bring down your heating costs this winter with the LIHEAP program 🏘️🌨️
Renters and homeowners may be eligible for cash grants of up to $1,000. Applications open now through April 10th!
Join my telephone town hall to ask your questions live! Sign up at www.pasenatorsaval.com/tth/
For more information about how to apply, visit www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/ptrr.
To receive assistance with your application, contact my district office at 267-668-3550 or saval@pasenate.com.
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is OPEN! Thousands of Philadelphians are eligible for rebates of up to a $1,000 from the Department of Revenue for property taxes or rent paid in 2025.
Wow — New YouGov / Economist poll:
46% support abolishing ICE
43% oppose abolishing ICE
This is the first time that abolishing ICE has received net positive support
