Senator Tim Kearney

06/22/2026

📢 Public Services Assistance Day — July 14

🏫 My office, along with Rep. David Delloso, Prospect Park Borough, and the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, is co‑hosting a Public Services Assistance Day at Prospect Park Borough Hall on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

🕙 Staff will be available from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to help residents connect with senior services, Veterans services, family support, and other programs for Delaware County residents.

☎️ For more info, please call my district office at (610) 544‑6120.

06/21/2026

📣 I want to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all the Fathers, Dads, Pops, Papas, Babas, Babbos, Tatas, Tousans, Vatis, and Abbas of the 26th District — this day is for you. 👨 👨🏻 👨🏽 👨🏿 👨‍🦳

💙 To the dads flipping pancakes on Saturday mornings, building forts in the living room, fixing things with duct tape, teaching their kids how to braid hair, ride a bike, juggle a soccer ball, helping with school projects, and making the kids laugh when they need it most.

💙 And to the dads who are doing their best even on the days it doesn’t feel like enough — worrying about the bills, working long hours or two jobs, stretching every dollar, and hoping they’re getting it right. To the dads serving overseas, the dads heading out for the night shift when everyone else is heading in, the dads caring for a child with a disability, and the dads caring for aging parents even as they raise their own kids.

💙 And to the dads carrying quiet grief — the dads who’ve lost a child, the dads navigating distance or complicated relationships — and the dads watching their children grow into young adults with all the pride and complicated mix of feelings that comes with seeing them step out into their own lives.

💙 Happy Father’s Day to all the dads who show up with Delco love, patience, and heart.

06/20/2026

🎶 The Rose Tree Summer Festival is back this week — a wonderful annual tradition now in its 51st season, proudly hosted by the County of Delaware's Parks & Recreation Department. This free concert series runs now through August 16, bringing neighbors together for family-friendly nights of music at Rose Tree Park.

🌟 The 2026 season features crowd favorites like Reggae Thunder, Del's Groove, New Orlean's Fish Fry, Class of ’84, Jimmy & the Parrots, and Chico’s Vibe — plus exciting new acts including Controversy: A Prince Tribute, Jexxa & the Antiheroes: A Taylor Swift Tribute, Gilligan’s Yacht Rock, Echoes of Laurel Canyon, and Minute by Minute: The Music of Michael McDonald.

🎸 As a proud ukulele enthusiast, I was hoping for an all‑ukulele super‑group takeover of the Rose Tree stage. Maybe next summer.

➡️ Most shows start at 7:30 p.m. More details and the full concert schedule: https://www.delcopa.gov/parks/summer-festival

06/20/2026

📢 Delaware County is receiving $1.05 million in new PHARE funding to help families stay housed, prevent evictions, and preserve affordable homes across our communities.

🏠 As rising rents and limited supply strain residents, this investment strengthens the programs keeping people safe and stable — from eviction prevention and rent help to senior housing support and affordable unit preservation.

💵 These dollars power local partners delivering legal aid, utility assistance, shallow rent support, immigrant senior housing, and home‑sharing options that help people stay rooted in their communities.

➡️ Learn more about the PHARE funding coming to Delaware County on my website: https://www.senatorkearney.com/releases/

06/19/2026

📢 Delaware County is marking Juneteenth with events and celebrations happening Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in communities across our county — including ceremonies, performances, educational programs, and opportunities to reflect on the meaning of freedom.

Many events will also feature live music 🎶, storytelling 📖, drumming 🥁, food trucks 🍽️, face painting 🎨, and other activities that bring our community together.

🇺🇸 Most events are FREE and open to the public, offering residents of all ages a chance to learn, celebrate, and honor this complex chapter in America’s story.

Check out America250PADelco's website for a list of events: https://www.america250padelco.org/events

06/19/2026

⚠️ Juneteenth Office Closure Notice

Our Harrisburg Office at the State Capitol, along with our district offices in Media and Upper Darby, will be closed in recognition of Juneteenth.

🕛 Friday, June 19
All offices will be closed.

🕣 Monday, June 22
All offices will re‑open at 8:30 AM.

For immediate assistance that cannot wait until Monday, please call (610) 322‑5068.

If you're looking to commemorate the day, there are several Juneteenth events and celebrations taking place Friday across Delaware County. Visit www.america250padelco.org/events for a complete list.

06/17/2026

🚧 Orange Street Construction Alert 🚧

The week of June 15, Aqua Pennsylvania will begin replacing 3,200 feet of water main on N Orange St (SR 3021), in Media Borough and Upper Providence Township.

PennDOT advises that starting Thursday, June 18 through Wednesday, November 11, Orange Street will be closed weekdays from 9 AM–3 PM between Fifth Street and Kirk Lane. Drivers will be detoured via Baltimore Avenue, Ridley Creek Road, and Kirk Lane.

Local access will be maintained, but expect delays near the work zone. All work is weather‑dependent.

For traffic updates, check PA 511.

06/16/2026

Thank you to Good Day Philadelphia for having me on this morning to reflect on the one‑year anniversary of Abby Gillon’s passing and why moving Abby’s Law (SB 1008) forward remains so important.

Last June, 12‑year‑old Abigail Gillon and her 11‑year‑old friend Isabella “Bella” Jones were thrown into traffic in an e‑scooter crash in Aston Township. Bella survived, but Abby tragically passed away one year ago today. My heart is with her family.

Abby’s Law, the bill I introduced to create basic statewide e‑scooter safety rules, still hasn’t received a vote, despite bipartisan support. E‑scooters are convenient mobility tools — powerful machines, not toys — and families deserve clear rules to help keep kids safe.

Thank you to Abby’s family for their strength and advocacy to prevent other families from experiencing such pain. I will continue to do everything I can to persuade Senate leadership to allow a vote on this lifesaving bill.

FOX 29

Fox 29's Alex Holley and Thomas Drayton learn about more Abby's Law, proposed legislation designed to improve electric scooter safety.

06/16/2026

🏀 Hoops for Health — Men’s Health Month

The County’s Health Department (DCHD) is hosting a Father’s Day Weekend 4‑on‑4 basketball tournament at the Darby Recreation Center as part of Men’s Health Week (June 15–21).

💙 Free screenings include prostate cancer (blood draw only), blood pressure checks, plus prizes and community health resources. Everyone is welcome to come out, watch the games, and receive health screenings!

📅 Saturday, June 20 • 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Darby Recreation Center, 1022 Ridge Ave, Darby

📞 If you’re interested in fielding a team, contact the DCHD Wellness Line at (484) 276‑2100.

06/15/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrate Freedom. Celebrate Delco. Celebrate 250.

Juneteenth is a defining chapter in the American story — and Delco honors it with events in communities across our county — celebrations, observances, music, education, art, and family activities that honor freedom and the long arc of American history.

Thank you to America250PADelco for pulling together this thorough overview and helping spotlight local Juneteenth observances and support the expanding embrace of Juneteenth as part of our national narrative.

➡️ Mon, Jun 15 — LEDC’s Art Committee: Finally Freedom (Lansdowne)
Theater, creativity, and reflection.

➡️ Fri, Jun 19 — Delco Juneteenth Celebration (Rose Tree Park, Media)
Family‑friendly celebration and community education.

➡️ Fri, Jun 19 — Prodigy Peacebuilders: Friday Nite Summerfest (Collingdale)
Music, drumming, storytelling, food, aerialists, and family activities.

➡️ Fri, Jun 19 — Upper Chichester Juneteenth Celebration
Music, community, unity.

➡️ Fri, Jun 19 — Wesley AME Church of Swarthmore Juneteenth Observance
Celebration, recognition, remembrance, and reflection.

➡️ Sat, Jun 20 — Campbell AME Church Juneteenth Celebration (Media)
Honoring the past, present, and future with local partners.

➡️ Sat, Jun 20 — Sharon Hill Juneteenth Celebration
Community gathering and celebration.

➡️ Sat, Jun 20 — Upper Darby Juneteenth Celebration
Guided Underground Railroad trolley tours with live interpreters.

➡️ Sat, Jun 20 — Yeadon Freedom Day Event
Opening ceremony, parade, community activities, and fireworks at dusk.

And as we look ahead to July 4 and our nation’s 250th birthday, you can explore Semiquincentennial events, activities, and find ways to get involved at America250PADelco.org.