Senator Kearney Issues Response to SEPTA Pausing King of Prussia Rail Project
Springfield, PA – March 20, 2023 – On Friday, SEPTA announced it stopped construction plans for the King of Prussia Rail Project due to a lack of federal funding. Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) issued the below statement: The loss of federal funding for the King of...Woodlyn Fire Company Awarded Funding for Facility Upgrades
Senator Tim Kearney meets with Christine Ryder, Treasure for the Woodlyn Fire Company to discuss a state capital funding grant he helped secure to replace the fire department’s aging roof on Thursday. Springfield, PA – March 17, 2023 – The Woodlyn Volunteer Fire...Senator Kearney Calls for Investigation and Action Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
SPRINGFIELD, PA – March 6, 2023 – Last week, reports were released accusing Rep. Mike Zabel (D-Delaware) of sexual misconduct. Senator Tim Kearney issued the below statement: I am deeply troubled by the recent allegations brought forward against Rep. Zabel....Senator Tim Kearney Announces Over $430K in Grants for Fire and EMS Services in 26th District
Delaware County, PA – February 15, 2023 – Senator Tim Kearney today announced $433,007 in grants for fire companies and emergency medical services throughout the 26th Senatorial District. The grants were awarded by the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner from the...Senator Kearney Issues Statement Applauding PA Court Ruling Public Education Funding Unconstitutional
Springfield, PA – February 8, 2023 – On February 7, 2023, the Commonwealth Court issued a ruling in William Penn School District, et al. v. Pennsylvania Department of Education, et al., that Pennsylvania’s system of funding public education is unconstitutional....Senators Nick Miller and Tim Kearney Call for $400M in Level Up Funding in New Legislation
Harrisburg, PA – February 3, 2023 – Today, state Senators Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) announced new legislation that would increase Pennsylvania’s investment in Level Up funding to $400 million. The Senators issued the...Senator Kearney Helps The Foundation for Delaware County Secure More than $500K in Grant Funding for Housing Opportunities Program for Equity (HOPE)
Media, PA – July 15, 2022 – The Foundation for Delaware County is pleased to announce two recent grants for the Housing Opportunities Program for Equity (HOPE). These include $75,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and $500,000 funded through the...Senator Kearney Announces $51K Grant for Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County
SPRINGFIELD, PA – April 28, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced a $51,379 Keystone Grant for the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County (DAP) to support the organization with much-needed capital updates to its facilities. DAP, a 501c3...Nearly 100 Senior Citizens Apply for SEPTA Senior Key ID Cards in Less Than 2 Hours during Sen. Kearney, Rep Howard Event
EASTTOWN, PA − April 25, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D- Delaware/Chester) and state Rep. Kristine Howard (D- Chester) are pleased to share that 94 seniors were able to apply for a SEPTA Senior Key ID Card or renew an expired one during their two-hour event at...Black & Diverse Business Forum Brings Out Dozens of Local Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Dozens of local entrepreneurs and small business owners attend Senator Kearney and Rep. Curry’s Black & Diverse Business Forum at DCCC on Feb. 26. SPRINGFIELD, PA (March 1, 2022) – Senator Tim Kearney, and state Rep. Gina H. Curry on Saturday hosted a Black...Senator Kearney Pens “The Time for Gun Safety Reform is Now” Op-Ed
SPRINGFIELD, PA – December 13, 2021 – This area is riling. Our country is in crisis. The culprit. Gun Violence. Far too many lives have been lost, communities shattered, and families forever changed because of gun violence. This is not just an inner-city problem...Senator Kearney Announces $2.1 Million in Grants for Delaware County Municipalities in 26th District
SPRINGFIELD, PA – November 19, 2021 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced several state grants totaling $2,193,410 have been awarded to four Delaware County municipalities in the 26th Senatorial District. Springfield Township, Upper Darby Township,...Senator Kearney Issues Statement, Praises Pa. AG Shapiro for Filing Charges Against Energy Transfer Partners
SPRINGFIELD, PA – October 5, 2021 – I applaud Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s decision to criminally charge Energy Transfer Partners with environmental crimes for their disastrous pipeline construction. Today’s announcement is a step toward justice and signals...Senate Democrats Urge State Supreme Court to Take Action on Evictions for Tenants with Pending ERAP Applications
Harrisburg, PA − August 30, 2021 − The Senate Democratic Caucus sent the following letter to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to encourage the court to take action to halt evictions for tenants who already have pending applications in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.