Local Issues

Representatives Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) and Dwight Evans (PA-03) issued the following statement after workers at the Whole Foods at 2101 Pennsylvania Avenue in Philadelphia made history by voting to form the first union in the company’s history.

“As Members of Congress who support workers’ rights to form a union if they choose, we ask and fully expect that Whole Foods Market will allow Monday’s election to proceed without interference.”

Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (PA), Rep. Dwight Evans (PA-03), Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced over $11 million in federal funding for the Philadelphia Community Charging Project Regional Partnership.

Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $2 million federal grant to the Center City District (CCD). This funding, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will be used to complete construction bid documents by April 2025 that will enable CCD to redevelop a portion of the old Reading Railroad Viaduct in Philadelphia, expanding on the first phase of The Rail Park, which was completed in 2018.

Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) announced today that the City of Philadelphia has been awarded a $11,900,000 Digital Equity Competitive Grant.

Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA) outlined his key legislative and funding successes achieved during the 118th Congress. From passing impactful laws to securing critical resources for Philadelphia, Boyle’s efforts have delivered tangible results for the people of his district.

Congressman Brendan F. Boyle announced that his bill to rename the post office at 9925 Bustleton Avenue in Philadelphia as the "Sergeant Christopher David Fitzgerald Post Office Building" was signed into law by President Biden.