Rep. Dan Frankel
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Rep. Dan Frankel
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PA State Rep (Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, Greenfield, Oakland, Pt Breeze & Regent Sq)
Chair, Majority Health Committee
Co-chair, Legislative Jewish Caucus & Safe Caucus for Gun Violence Prevention

✊Science & Healthcare Access & Tolerance & Repro Rights

My new e-newsletter is out! Inside, you'll find what’s in the state budget, meet Pittsburgh’s new chief of police nominee, and find events happening around our communities.
Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More
Friday, November 14, 2025 Harrisburg HappeningsPassing a State Budget This week, we finally passed a state budget. The challenges to progress have never been higher, but House Democrats stayed at the…
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November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
To all who have served our country: thank you for your dedication, your discipline, and your lasting impact on our nation’s story.
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Please be aware that our office will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A new edition of the e-newsletter is here:
• Fighting hunger and protecting SNAP benefits
• Local events, free programs, and volunteer opportunities in our communities

Read more here ⤵
Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More
Friday, November 7, 2025My office will close on Tuesday, November 11 and will reopen on Wednesday, November 12th observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have served our country! Harrisburg…
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November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It's Election Day, and it's time to make your voice heard! The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Please note that our office is closed today but will reopen for regular business hours on Wednesday, Nov. 5!
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Please be aware that our office will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 4, for the General Election. We will reopen on Wednesday, Nov. 6, for regular business hours.
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Set your clocks back an hour before bed — and take a moment to test your smoke and CO detectors, too!
November 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The new edition of the e-newsletter is here! Inside, you’ll find:

* Voting resources for Election Day on Nov. 4
* The effort to restore SNAP benefits during the federal shutdown
* A letter to the PUC regarding LIHEAP-eligible households
* Upcoming community events

Read it here:
Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More
Friday, October 31, 2025My office will be closed on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in observance of Election Day. We will reopen on Wednesday, November 5, during regular business hours. Voting Resources…
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October 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Have a safe and fun Halloween!🎃 👻 🦇 🐈‍⬛
Trick-or-Treating is from 5:30 to 7:30 PM
October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Today, we remember Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried, Rose Mallinger, Jerry Rabinowitz, Cecil Rosenthal, David Rosenthal, Bernice Simon, Sylvan Simon, Dan Stein, Irving Younger, and Melvin Wax.

May their memories be a blessing.
October 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Check out the latest edition of my e-newsletter for updates on the federal shutdown's impact on food and heating assistance, voting resources for Election Day, Halloween events, and more!
Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More
Friday, October 24, 2025 Harrisburg HappeningsFederal Shutdown Affects Food and Heating Assistance President Trump and Republicans in Washington have now kept the federal government closed for 24…
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October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Happy Diwali!
October 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
My new e-newsletter has updates on a $7.3 million investment to replace lead service lines, some helpful voting resources, and a few Halloween events happening in our area. Check it out!⤵️
Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More
Friday, October 17, 2025 Harrisburg Happenings$7.3 Million Approved to Replace Lead Service Lines This week, my colleagues from Allegheny County and I secured $7.3 million in state funding for…
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October 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
October 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
October 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A new e-newsletter is out now! Check out details on:
• 100 days without a Commonwealth Budget
• Talk & tour of the 4 Mile Run stormwater project
• Plus, events around the community
Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More
Friday, October 10, 2025My office will be closed on Monday, October 13, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 14, during regular business hours. Harrisburg…
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October 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Chag Sameach!
October 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
My new e-newsletter is out! Catch up on:
• Urging action on reproductive health
• Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act advances
• House approves background check bill for rifles & shotguns
• Talking forgiveness & democracy
• Upcoming community events

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Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More
Friday, October 3, 2025 Harrisburg HappeningsContraception is Health Care This week, I joined members of the Women’s Health Caucus and advocates from Americans for Contraception at the Capitol to...
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October 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
G’mar Chatimah Tovah.
October 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
October 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Access to contraception allows Pennsylvanians to take charge of their health, their bodies, and their future. Tell your representatives in Harrisburg and Washington that their job is to PROTECT that access -- patients and their medical providers can take it from there! youtu.be/wNIkbwSynnA
Frankel Protecting Access To Healthcare
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September 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Check out my latest e-newsletter for updates on:
• House committee to consider my bill protecting workers from secondhand smoke
• The impact of the ongoing state budget stalemate
• Federal & state assistance for Jefferson Apartment fire victims
Read it here ➡
Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More
Friday, September 26, 2025My office will be closed on Thursday, October 2, in observance of Yom Kippur. We will reopen on Friday, October 3 at 9 AM. Harrisburg HappeningsProtecting Workers from Secondhand...
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September 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Shanah Tovah!
September 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
September 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
My e-newsletter’s out today—here’s what’s inside:
• Standing with miners against dangerous federal cuts
• PA joins a regional public health collaborative
• Pressing Duquesne Light after the April storm
Plus, events around our communities!

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Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More
Friday, September 19, 2025My office will be closed on Tuesday, September 23 in observance of Rosh Hashanah. We will reopen on Wednesday, September 24 during normal business hours. Shana Tova! Harrisburg...
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September 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM