2021 CITIZENS OF THE YEAR - Meet the folks who flipped off the Philly shrug this year.
"Only two elected officials have long spoken out against the tyranny waged on Philly’s body politic by John Dougherty and his enablers:...
Search
-
- Feb 7
- 1 min
Central High Student Christina Lu Honored By Pennsylvania House For Courage
Lu was attacked last year while trying to protect children from bullies. Watch the full story: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/video/61...
9 views0 comments
-
- Feb 7
- 1 min
The People Over Politics Petition starts new conversation around Philly corruption reform
The new effort from State Rep. Jared Solomon and Councilmember María Quiñones-Sánchez wants to take city government back to the basics of...
3 views0 comments
-
- Feb 7
- 1 min
Philly Council to consider limiting outside employment after Bobby Henon’s bribery conviction
“And that if you’re an employer and hire an elected official, you’ve got to tell us, tell the public what it is they’re doing, who...
4 views0 comments
-
- Feb 7
- 1 min
Philadelphia’s ‘Ya Fav Trashman’ Honored By Pennsylvania State Officials
A Philly favorite was recognized Thursday by state officials. State Representative Jared Solomon presented a citation from the State...
2 views0 comments
-
- Feb 7
- 1 min
A pioneering Northeast Philly building is once again the flagship for a changing neighborhood
The architectural landmark at Cottman and Castor Avenues provides the centerpiece for a dazzling new campus housing an organization that...
4 views0 comments
-
- Feb 7
- 1 min
As Afghan evacuees resettle in Northeast Philadelphia, neighbors say ‘welcome'...
The gathering was organized by Jared Solomon, a Northeast Philadelphia state representative who is seeing dozens — and soon, potentially...
2 views0 comments
-
- Feb 7
- 1 min
This Week in Pennsylvania: Oct. 24
"Then, Owens sits down for an interview with State Representative Jared Solomon, a Democrat from Philadelphia and a member of the State...
1 view0 comments
-
- Feb 7
- 1 min
City Council will debate limits on outside employment in wake of Bobby Henon’s bribery conviction.
“As Democrats, the time has come,” Solomon said. “We can’t any longer be a party that calls out corruption and the plague of big money...
1 view0 comments
-
- Feb 7
- 1 min
Officials Introduce People Over Politics Petition Calling For Change In Rules For Pennsylvania
“The time for fairness and honesty in government in Philadelphia is now,” Solomon said. Read Full Story: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.co...
0 views0 comments
-
- Feb 7
- 1 min
City Officials Call for Political Reform After Federal Corruption Trial
"The time for fairness and honesty in Philadelphia is now." - Rep. Jared Solomon (D) Watch the full story: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.co...
0 views0 comments
-
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
A rough vaccine rollout has even Democrats turning on Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf
"State Rep. Jared Solomon spent Monday organizing a vaccination effort for more than 200 people in his Northeast Philadelphia district....
4 views0 comments
-
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
Delivering COVID vaccine close to home
"Solomon, whose office sent out a robocall in advance of Monday’s event, said the outreach was needed because Philadelphia has vaccinated...
5 views0 comments
-
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
CDC: Vaccinated People Can Gather In Small Crowds Without Masks
"Under the new recommendation, a vaccinated grandparent can safely be with an unvaccinated family member as long as no one is at high...
3 views0 comments
-
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
‘At last’ - The Philadelphia Inquirer
"Volunteer Scott Jacobs, pharmacy student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, pretends to vaccinate Linda Rodriguez while Mindy...
3 views0 comments
-
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
Free Food Box Giveaway with Gary Barbera Cares
" Weekly, Barbera joins State Rep. Jared Solomon, the Lawncrest Community Association members, and self-less neighbors to distribute 40...
1 view0 comments
-
- Mar 12, 2021
- 1 min
The Philadelphia Citizen Op-Ed: TIME TO SAY ENOUGH TO CORRUPTION
In spring of 2019, Representative Solomon spoke out against the corruption in our city and how it holds us back. He took on the...
3 views0 comments
-
- Aug 20, 2020
- 1 min
For African Americans and Jewish Americans, the Fight for Justice Is Inextricably Linked
We’ve seen the oppression our communities face bring us together over this shared struggle. The passing of Congressman John Lewis reminds...
7 views0 comments
-
- Aug 20, 2020
- 1 min
Locked gates and 4-foot-tall grass: Conditions at 2 Philly cemeteries leave families in anguish
State Rep. Jared Solomon, who represents the area and has received numerous calls over the last few weeks, said he first became aware of...
3 views0 comments
-
- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
THE MAYOR OF THE NORTHEAST
Rep. Jared Solomon's efforts to turn an old church into a community center meant going beyond the role of traditional politics. Why can’t...
17 views0 comments