Rep. Peter Schweyer
@repschweyer.com
Proud to serve the people of Allentown, Emmaus and Salisbury Township.
District office: 2132 South 12th Street, Suite 306, Allentown.
Phone number: 610-791-6270
District office: 2132 South 12th Street, Suite 306, Allentown.
Phone number: 610-791-6270
There's been a lot of chatter this week after Gov. Shapiro mentioned a ban on cell phones in schools during his budget address. As a parent of two teenage daughters, I share many of the Governor's concerns about cell phones in the classroom. I am confident we will find common ground on this issue.
February 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
There's been a lot of chatter this week after Gov. Shapiro mentioned a ban on cell phones in schools during his budget address. As a parent of two teenage daughters, I share many of the Governor's concerns about cell phones in the classroom. I am confident we will find common ground on this issue.
The proposals the Governor outlined today are encouraging and would truly benefit hardworking Pennsylvania families and support students, but there is a lot of work to do between now and June. My committee is ready to get it done. Read my full statement: tinyurl.com/3vn5x9um
February 3, 2026 at 10:56 PM
The proposals the Governor outlined today are encouraging and would truly benefit hardworking Pennsylvania families and support students, but there is a lot of work to do between now and June. My committee is ready to get it done. Read my full statement: tinyurl.com/3vn5x9um
Eli Lilly's monumental $3.5 billion investment for a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical facility in Upper Macungie Twp. ensures Lehigh County's rich and proud history of innovation and manufacturing will continue for years to come. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5yx388r2
January 30, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Eli Lilly's monumental $3.5 billion investment for a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical facility in Upper Macungie Twp. ensures Lehigh County's rich and proud history of innovation and manufacturing will continue for years to come. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5yx388r2
Today I was pleased to join Gov. Shapiro and my Lehigh County colleagues to celebrate a historic $3.5 billion investment by Eli Lilly for a new pharmaceutical facility here in the Lehigh Valley! This means hundreds of good-paying jobs to the area & boost the local economy. tinyurl.com/trurytrx
Governor Shapiro Secures Historic $3.5 Billion Investment from Lilly
Governor Shapiro Secures Historic $3.5 Billion Investment from Lilly
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January 30, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Today I was pleased to join Gov. Shapiro and my Lehigh County colleagues to celebrate a historic $3.5 billion investment by Eli Lilly for a new pharmaceutical facility here in the Lehigh Valley! This means hundreds of good-paying jobs to the area & boost the local economy. tinyurl.com/trurytrx
PHEAA is offering $2,500 scholarships for 12 lucky winners. Its open to PA undergraduate and graduate students and their parents for the 2026-27 academic year. You must opt in to receive tips from PHEAA on how to pay for college and college planning. Apply here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PAF_SS_26
January 27, 2026 at 5:57 PM
PHEAA is offering $2,500 scholarships for 12 lucky winners. Its open to PA undergraduate and graduate students and their parents for the 2026-27 academic year. You must opt in to receive tips from PHEAA on how to pay for college and college planning. Apply here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PAF_SS_26
This is the last week to apply for the America250PA Semiquincentennial Scholarship Program. HS seniors can apply for $10,000 scholarships for attending PA colleges and universities in the 2026–2027 school year. Deadline to apply is 1/31/26.
Learn more & apply here 👇 america250pa.org/PPE:_Semiqui...
Learn more & apply here 👇 america250pa.org/PPE:_Semiqui...
January 27, 2026 at 2:48 PM
This is the last week to apply for the America250PA Semiquincentennial Scholarship Program. HS seniors can apply for $10,000 scholarships for attending PA colleges and universities in the 2026–2027 school year. Deadline to apply is 1/31/26.
Learn more & apply here 👇 america250pa.org/PPE:_Semiqui...
Learn more & apply here 👇 america250pa.org/PPE:_Semiqui...
My District Office will be closed tomorrow January 26th. This will give our streets departments and our essential employees the time they need to clear all roads and get to work. Stay safe everyone.
January 25, 2026 at 11:33 PM
My District Office will be closed tomorrow January 26th. This will give our streets departments and our essential employees the time they need to clear all roads and get to work. Stay safe everyone.
If you're not taking advantage of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program - you should find out if you're eligible. It's real money that can go back into your pocket.
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Schweyer: Take Advantage of Property Tax/Rent Rebate
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January 23, 2026 at 3:14 PM
If you're not taking advantage of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program - you should find out if you're eligible. It's real money that can go back into your pocket.
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Allentown and Salisbury Township will see safer pedestrian sidewalks and crosswalks and improved water mains thanks to $1.3 million in state funding coming back to our community!
Read my media release to learn more about the projects and the investments: tinyurl.com/yyrswdh5
Read my media release to learn more about the projects and the investments: tinyurl.com/yyrswdh5
January 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Allentown and Salisbury Township will see safer pedestrian sidewalks and crosswalks and improved water mains thanks to $1.3 million in state funding coming back to our community!
Read my media release to learn more about the projects and the investments: tinyurl.com/yyrswdh5
Read my media release to learn more about the projects and the investments: tinyurl.com/yyrswdh5
Today, I joined AFT PA to recognize the importance of paraprofessionals by launching the Para Proud Scholarship Program which awards scholarships to paraprofessionals who are or will be pursuing a teaching certificate in a high subject area in PA. youtu.be/dhygvwGeB8Y
Schweyer Dual Language Immersion Academy
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January 15, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Today, I joined AFT PA to recognize the importance of paraprofessionals by launching the Para Proud Scholarship Program which awards scholarships to paraprofessionals who are or will be pursuing a teaching certificate in a high subject area in PA. youtu.be/dhygvwGeB8Y
On Friday, I was pleased to join the 4th graders in Ms. Robertson's classroom at Roosevelt Elementary School to talk to the kids about my role as a legislator. There's nothing about my job that I enjoy more than spending time with our ASD students!
January 12, 2026 at 8:48 PM
On Friday, I was pleased to join the 4th graders in Ms. Robertson's classroom at Roosevelt Elementary School to talk to the kids about my role as a legislator. There's nothing about my job that I enjoy more than spending time with our ASD students!
I recently joined Sen. Nick Miller and my fellow Allentown colleagues in the PA House for ASD's groundbreaking of its new $11 million Family & Community Resource Center.
Once completed, this will be a one-stop shop for families to enroll their children in school, access health care and much more.
Once completed, this will be a one-stop shop for families to enroll their children in school, access health care and much more.
January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
I recently joined Sen. Nick Miller and my fellow Allentown colleagues in the PA House for ASD's groundbreaking of its new $11 million Family & Community Resource Center.
Once completed, this will be a one-stop shop for families to enroll their children in school, access health care and much more.
Once completed, this will be a one-stop shop for families to enroll their children in school, access health care and much more.
My next veterans' outreach will be on Friday, Jan. 16 from 10am to 2pm at my district office, 2132 South 12th St., Suite 306.
Area veterans interested in learning more about the programs and benefits available to them and their families for their service should call 610-791-6270 for an appt.
Area veterans interested in learning more about the programs and benefits available to them and their families for their service should call 610-791-6270 for an appt.
January 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
My next veterans' outreach will be on Friday, Jan. 16 from 10am to 2pm at my district office, 2132 South 12th St., Suite 306.
Area veterans interested in learning more about the programs and benefits available to them and their families for their service should call 610-791-6270 for an appt.
Area veterans interested in learning more about the programs and benefits available to them and their families for their service should call 610-791-6270 for an appt.
Looking for some family fun? The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse exhibit is at the DaVinci Science Center until Jan. 19. The exhibit contains many science concepts with interactive activities designed especially for young learners. For exhibit details, tickets and more, visit: davincisciencecenter.org.
January 8, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Looking for some family fun? The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse exhibit is at the DaVinci Science Center until Jan. 19. The exhibit contains many science concepts with interactive activities designed especially for young learners. For exhibit details, tickets and more, visit: davincisciencecenter.org.
Free Adult Mental Health First Aid Training is available on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Step by Step, Inc. in Allentown. Please email Janet Romero at jromero@stepbystepusa.com to reserve your seat. More details in the flyer.
January 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Free Adult Mental Health First Aid Training is available on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Step by Step, Inc. in Allentown. Please email Janet Romero at jromero@stepbystepusa.com to reserve your seat. More details in the flyer.
PennDOT crews will be doing some crack sealing repairs on Kings Highway/Vera Cruz Road:
•Work will begin at 8am tomorrow, 12/31 and is estimated to wrap by 2pm.
•Work will resume in the same area at 8am Friday, 1/2 and is estimated to be completed by 2pm.
Please use caution and expect delays.
•Work will begin at 8am tomorrow, 12/31 and is estimated to wrap by 2pm.
•Work will resume in the same area at 8am Friday, 1/2 and is estimated to be completed by 2pm.
Please use caution and expect delays.
December 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
PennDOT crews will be doing some crack sealing repairs on Kings Highway/Vera Cruz Road:
•Work will begin at 8am tomorrow, 12/31 and is estimated to wrap by 2pm.
•Work will resume in the same area at 8am Friday, 1/2 and is estimated to be completed by 2pm.
Please use caution and expect delays.
•Work will begin at 8am tomorrow, 12/31 and is estimated to wrap by 2pm.
•Work will resume in the same area at 8am Friday, 1/2 and is estimated to be completed by 2pm.
Please use caution and expect delays.
PHEAA has announced the first financial aid webinars for 2026.
Searching for Scholarships covers the types of scholarships, current opportunities and more.
Advanced Planning for Financing Higher Ed covers resources available from Elem. to High School.
To Register: www.pheaa.org/virtual.
Searching for Scholarships covers the types of scholarships, current opportunities and more.
Advanced Planning for Financing Higher Ed covers resources available from Elem. to High School.
To Register: www.pheaa.org/virtual.
December 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
PHEAA has announced the first financial aid webinars for 2026.
Searching for Scholarships covers the types of scholarships, current opportunities and more.
Advanced Planning for Financing Higher Ed covers resources available from Elem. to High School.
To Register: www.pheaa.org/virtual.
Searching for Scholarships covers the types of scholarships, current opportunities and more.
Advanced Planning for Financing Higher Ed covers resources available from Elem. to High School.
To Register: www.pheaa.org/virtual.
I am pleased to share over $2 million in state funding is coming back to our region to support multiple community projects in our area. This funding will provide major improvements to our neighborhoods. To learn more about the investments, read our joint press release here: tinyurl.com/4bz644ka
December 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I am pleased to share over $2 million in state funding is coming back to our region to support multiple community projects in our area. This funding will provide major improvements to our neighborhoods. To learn more about the investments, read our joint press release here: tinyurl.com/4bz644ka
Today, I was pleased to join ASD Superintendent Dr. Birks, ASD School Board Pres. Andrene Brown Nowell, Taylor Brown from Sen. Miller's office and UWGLV Community Schools Staff at Roosevelt Elementary School to learn about the incredible work being done there on Social Emotional Learning!
December 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Today, I was pleased to join ASD Superintendent Dr. Birks, ASD School Board Pres. Andrene Brown Nowell, Taylor Brown from Sen. Miller's office and UWGLV Community Schools Staff at Roosevelt Elementary School to learn about the incredible work being done there on Social Emotional Learning!
The PA Dept. of Education has a new agreement with Commonwealth University to offer up to 16 college credits to eligible current and former PA law enforcement officers. This will help them continue their education or prepare for a new career after service. Learn more: tinyurl.com/y2d6c957
December 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The PA Dept. of Education has a new agreement with Commonwealth University to offer up to 16 college credits to eligible current and former PA law enforcement officers. This will help them continue their education or prepare for a new career after service. Learn more: tinyurl.com/y2d6c957
My next veterans' outreach will be on Friday, Dec. 19 from 10am to 2pm at my district office, 2132 South 12th St., Suite 306. Area veterans who are interested in learning more about the programs and benefits available to them and their families for their service should call 610-791-6270 for an appt.
December 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
My next veterans' outreach will be on Friday, Dec. 19 from 10am to 2pm at my district office, 2132 South 12th St., Suite 306. Area veterans who are interested in learning more about the programs and benefits available to them and their families for their service should call 610-791-6270 for an appt.
Over the weekend, the Lights in the Parkway was vandalized causing thousands of dollars in damage. The Allentown Parknership is raising money for the repairs. If you would like to donate, please see the details below.
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Lights in the Parkway
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December 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Over the weekend, the Lights in the Parkway was vandalized causing thousands of dollars in damage. The Allentown Parknership is raising money for the repairs. If you would like to donate, please see the details below.
tinyurl.com/yhm5jkj3
tinyurl.com/yhm5jkj3
I want to congratulate Dr. Carrie Rowe on her confirmation in the Senate this week as PA's Secretary of Education. I look forward to continuing our work with the department to support students, teachers and school administrators. Read more: tinyurl.com/4yjhn4fu
December 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I want to congratulate Dr. Carrie Rowe on her confirmation in the Senate this week as PA's Secretary of Education. I look forward to continuing our work with the department to support students, teachers and school administrators. Read more: tinyurl.com/4yjhn4fu
Applications are now open for PA's 2025-2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)!
LIHEAP provides help with home heating bills for eligible Pennsylvanians to stay warm and safe during the winter months. For more info including how to apply: dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
LIHEAP provides help with home heating bills for eligible Pennsylvanians to stay warm and safe during the winter months. For more info including how to apply: dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
December 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Applications are now open for PA's 2025-2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)!
LIHEAP provides help with home heating bills for eligible Pennsylvanians to stay warm and safe during the winter months. For more info including how to apply: dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
LIHEAP provides help with home heating bills for eligible Pennsylvanians to stay warm and safe during the winter months. For more info including how to apply: dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
Fishing licenses for the 2026 season are now on sale! The PA Fish & Boat Commission says anglers can buy licenses, permits and vouchers at nearly 700 retailers across the state, or online here: tinyurl.com/vakwu8hs
Licenses will be valid from 12/1/2025 to 12/31/2026
Licenses will be valid from 12/1/2025 to 12/31/2026
December 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Fishing licenses for the 2026 season are now on sale! The PA Fish & Boat Commission says anglers can buy licenses, permits and vouchers at nearly 700 retailers across the state, or online here: tinyurl.com/vakwu8hs
Licenses will be valid from 12/1/2025 to 12/31/2026
Licenses will be valid from 12/1/2025 to 12/31/2026