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November 15, 2020: Senator Fontana participated in a Pittsburgh Steelers pregame ceremony on Sunday at Heinz Field as the Steelers re-dedicated a seat as part of the One Empty Seat program. This Chair of Honor program honors soldiers who are missing in action or prisoners of war. Senator Fontana was jointed by Senator Pam Iovino, Senator Lindsey Williams, Senator Jay Costa, and Jim Sacco, Steelers VP of Stadium Operations and Management.
August 2020: Senator Fontana participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Spray Park at Nelson Mandela Park in Garfield. Senator Fontana provided grant funding for the project.
August 2020: Senator Fontana participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Spray Park at Nelson Mandela Park in Garfield. Senator Fontana provided grant funding for the project.
August 2020: Senator Fontana participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Spray Park at Nelson Mandela Park in Garfield. Senator Fontana provided grant funding for the project.
August 21, 2020: Senator Fontana participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony at Townsend Parklet in Elliot on Aug. 21. Townsend Parklet recently underwent a major renovation, funded in part by a $200,000 state grant from the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
August 21, 2020: Senator Fontana participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony at Townsend Parklet in Elliot on Aug. 21. Townsend Parklet recently underwent a major renovation, funded in part by a $200,000 state grant from the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
August 21, 2020: Senator Fontana participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony at Townsend Parklet in Elliot on Aug. 21. Townsend Parklet recently underwent a major renovation, funded in part by a $200,000 state grant from the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
August 21, 2020: Senator Fontana participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony at Townsend Parklet in Elliot on Aug. 21. Townsend Parklet recently underwent a major renovation, funded in part by a $200,000 state grant from the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
March 4, 2020: Senator Fontana toured the PA 2-1-1 Call Center with some of his Senate and House colleagues. Located on the South Side, PA 2-1-1 handles calls from all over Pennsylvania. PA 2-1-1 Southwest is part of the national 2-1-1 Call Centers initiative that features call specialists who provide referrals to available resources for people in need. Food banks, utility payment assistance, job training crisis intervention, after school programs are just a few of the many referrals they can provide.
February 14, 2020: Senator Fontana spoke at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Centre Avenue YMCA rehabilitation project. The 97-year old facility in the Hill District will be undergoing a major renovation. Senator Fontana was proud to support the $1.5 million RACP grant that is being used to help fund part of the project.
February 14, 2020: Senator Fontana spoke at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Centre Avenue YMCA rehabilitation project. The 97-year old facility in the Hill District will be undergoing a major renovation. Senator Fontana was proud to support the $1.5 million RACP grant that is being used to help fund part of the project.
February 14, 2020: Senator Fontana spoke at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Centre Avenue YMCA rehabilitation project. The 97-year old facility in the Hill District will be undergoing a major renovation. Senator Fontana was proud to support the $1.5 million RACP grant that is being used to help fund part of the project.
February 6, 2020: Senator Fontana spoke at a meeting of the Allegheny County Pharmacists Association on Thursday, Feb. 6 at Duquesne University. He spoke about legislation of interest to pharmacists and answered questions from those in attendance.
December 19, 2019: Senator Fontana appeared on the 66th annual KDKA Free Care Fund Benefit Show for UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to present a check for $5,000 to the Free Care Fund. 
December 19, 2019: Senator Fontana appeared on the 66th annual KDKA Free Care Fund Benefit Show for UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to present a check for $5,000 to the Free Care Fund. 
October 24, 2019: Senator Fontana spoke at an Oct. 24 press conference in Squirrel Hill, hosted by Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence, Bend the Arc: Pittsburgh, and CeaseFirePA that focused on the need for action at the state and federal level to reduce gun violence in the wake of last year’s Oct. 27 shooting at Tree of Life.
October 2019: Senator Fontana and Representative Dan Deasy joined Dave Montz – Green Tree Borough Manager, Mark Sampogna – Green Tree Council President, and John Novak – Green Tree Councilperson last week to view sidewalk upgrades made along Greentree Road as a result of state multimodal funding the borough received.
October 2019: Senator Fontana and Representative Dan Deasy joined Dave Montz – Green Tree Borough Manager, Mark Sampogna – Green Tree Council President, and John Novak – Green Tree Councilperson last week to view sidewalk upgrades made along Greentree Road as a result of state multimodal funding the borough received.
September 5, 2019: Senator Fontana hosts his annual Senior Fair on Sept. 5 at the Dormont Recreation Center! During the three-hour event, 117 people had their photos taken for their new Senior ConnectCard, 72 attendees got their Flu Shot, more than 90 pounds of unwanted medications were properly disposed of thanks to Allegheny Sheriff’s Project D.U.M.P. and 20 people were certified for a Medical Marijuana Card.
September 5, 2019: Senator Fontana hosts his annual Senior Fair on Sept. 5 at the Dormont Recreation Center! During the three-hour event, 117 people had their photos taken for their new Senior ConnectCard, 72 attendees got their Flu Shot, more than 90 pounds of unwanted medications were properly disposed of thanks to Allegheny Sheriff’s Project D.U.M.P. and 20 people were certified for a Medical Marijuana Card.
September 5, 2019: Senator Fontana hosts his annual Senior Fair on Sept. 5 at the Dormont Recreation Center! During the three-hour event, 117 people had their photos taken for their new Senior ConnectCard, 72 attendees got their Flu Shot, more than 90 pounds of unwanted medications were properly disposed of thanks to Allegheny Sheriff’s Project D.U.M.P. and 20 people were certified for a Medical Marijuana Card.
August 31, 2019: Senator Fontana attended the Honor Roll Dedication Ceremony in Brookline where a new plaque was presented. The new plaque lists the 56 heroes who lost their lives in defense of our country during World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War.
August 31, 2019: Senator Fontana attended the Honor Roll Dedication Ceremony in Brookline where a new plaque was presented. The new plaque lists the 56 heroes who lost their lives in defense of our country during World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War.
August 24, 2019: Senator Fontana attended the 80th anniversary celebration of Moore Park in Brookline on Saturday. The park, named after former the principal at West Liberty and Brookline Elementary Schools, Joseph F. Moore, was established in 1939 and opened to the public in 1940. Senator Fontana is pictured here at the celebration with Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert.
July 17, 2019: Senator Fontana participated in a press conference on July 17 announcing the construction of the AHN Montour Health & Sports Medicine Center in Coraopolis. The state-of-the-art health and sports complex will provide endless opportunity to grow the sport of soccer while providing medical facilities on-site.
July 17, 2019: Senator Fontana participated in a press conference on July 17 announcing the construction of the AHN Montour Health & Sports Medicine Center in Coraopolis. The state-of-the-art health and sports complex will provide endless opportunity to grow the sport of soccer while providing medical facilities on-site.
July 17, 2019: Senator Fontana participated in a press conference on July 17 announcing the construction of the AHN Montour Health & Sports Medicine Center in Coraopolis. The state-of-the-art health and sports complex will provide endless opportunity to grow the sport of soccer while providing medical facilities on-site.
July 12, 2019: Senator Fontana spoke at a press conference at the Heinz History Center that kicked off the Whiskey Rebellion Trail tour. The tour which started in Pittsburgh and encompasses parts of the Mid-Atlantic region, tells the story of the Whiskey Rebellion in the late 1700’s while showcasing today’s craft distilling movement.
June 14, 2019: Senator Fontana served as the emcee during a groundbreaking ceremony in the lower Hill District for the I-579 Cap project. The project which includes federal, state and local funds, involves placing a “cap” over I-579 and creating public space that reconnects the Hill District with downtown Pittsburgh.
June 14, 2019: Senator Fontana served as the emcee during a groundbreaking ceremony in the lower Hill District for the I-579 Cap project. The project which includes federal, state and local funds, involves placing a “cap” over I-579 and creating public space that reconnects the Hill District with downtown Pittsburgh.
June 5, 2019: Senator Fontana holds press conference to outline various policy on gun reform in the commonwealth in an effort to provide substantive reform that addresses the proliferation of firearms as well as those effects at a state level.
June 5, 2019: Senator Fontana joins Senator Maria Collett and Senator Dan Laughlin at a press conference to introduce legislation, “The Family Care Act,” to establish a statewide Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program.
May 30, 2019: Senator Fontana spoke at the grand opening of the Morningside Crossing development. This project redeveloped the former Morningside School Building into senior housing and features a new community center and public plaza.
May 30, 2019: Senator Fontana spoke at the grand opening of the Morningside Crossing development. This project redeveloped the former Morningside School Building into senior housing and features a new community center and public plaza.
Senator Fontana participated in the Memorial Day ceremony Monday morning in Heidelberg Borough
May 26, 2019: Senator Fontana presented Castle Shannon Borough with a citation recognizing the borough’s 100th anniversary at their annual Community Day.
May 25, 2019: Senator Fontana spoke at the annual Beechview Memorial Service at the Parklet in Beechview . He was proud to announce that he has secured funding for the erecting of a monument in the Parklet that will pay tribute to those who lost their lives in wars and conflicts since the Vietnam War. Current monuments in the Parklet honor war veterans through the Vietnam War.
May 25, 2019: Senator Fontana spoke at the annual Beechview Memorial Service at the Parklet in Beechview . He was proud to announce that he has secured funding for the erecting of a monument in the Parklet that will pay tribute to those who lost their lives in wars and conflicts since the Vietnam War. Current monuments in the Parklet honor war veterans through the Vietnam War.
May 23, 2019: Senator Fontana participated in tours during a statewide day of action on with businesses that choose to pay their employees a living wage.
May 11, 2019: Senator Fontana presented a Senate Citation to the Avon Club in Ben Avon in recognition of their 75th anniversary. Avon Club is a social and community service organization with membership open to women who live or work in the Avonworth School District. The Club was founded in 1944 by women whose husbands were serving in World War II.
May 11, 2019: Senator Fontana presented a Senate Citation to the Avon Club in Ben Avon in recognition of their 75th anniversary. Avon Club is a social and community service organization with membership open to women who live or work in the Avonworth School District. The Club was founded in 1944 by women whose husbands were serving in World War II.
May 11, 2019: Senator Fontana presented a Senate Citation to the Avon Club in Ben Avon in recognition of their 75th anniversary. Avon Club is a social and community service organization with membership open to women who live or work in the Avonworth School District. The Club was founded in 1944 by women whose husbands were serving in World War II.
May 7, 2019: Senator Fontana spoke at a press conference to announce his intent to introduce legislation in response to recommendations that were made from a Joint State Government Commission, the Advisory Committee and Task Force on Lead Exposure.
May 3, 2019: Senator Fontana participated in a groundbreaking ceremony in McKees Rocks for the Speedway Fueling Station.
May 3, 2019: Senator Fontana participated in a groundbreaking ceremony in McKees Rocks for the Speedway Fueling Station.
May 3, 2019: Senator Fontana participated in a groundbreaking ceremony in McKees Rocks for the Speedway Fueling Station.
April 27, 2019: Senator Fontana participated in the grand opening ceremony for the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s new MuseumLab at their location on the Northside
April 27, 2019: Senator Fontana participated in the grand opening ceremony for the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s new MuseumLab at their location on the Northside
April 23, 2019: Senator Fontana participated in a Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing on methane emissions at the Teamsters Temple in Lawrenceville. The hearing focused on strategies for combatting climate change by reducing methane gas emissions.
March 26, 2019: Senator Wayne Fontana joins fellow democrats today to introduce a package of legislation to curb workplace harassment.
March 26, 2019: Senator Wayne Fontana joins fellow democrats today to introduce a package of legislation to curb workplace harassment.
March 15, 2019: Senator Fontana participated in a Disability & Mental Health Summit hosted by Rep. Dan Miller on March 15. The three-day Summit closed with a legislative panel discussion centered around state policies and legislative initiatives that would increase independence and opportunities for everyone.
March 20, 2019: Senator Fontana attends a press conference to announce legislation to set safe nurse-to-patient limits in Pennsylvania hospitals.
March 20, 2019: Senator Fontana attends a press conference to announce legislation to set safe nurse-to-patient limits in Pennsylvania hospitals.
January 31, 2019: Senator Fontana addressed the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy students at the Allegheny County Pharmacists Association professional meeting on Jan. 31 at Duquesne University. Senator Fontana discussed issues related to the pharmacy profession and answered great questions from students following his remarks.
January 1, 2019: Senator Wayne Fontana is sworn in to represent the 42nd Senatorial District in the Pennsylvania Senate.
January 1, 2019: Senator Wayne Fontana is sworn in to represent the 42nd Senatorial District in the Pennsylvania Senate.
January 1, 2019: Senator Wayne Fontana is sworn in to represent the 42nd Senatorial District in the Pennsylvania Senate.
November 17, 2018: Senator Fontana spoke on a wide variety of topics and answered questions from members of the Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Committee for the Golden Triangle Council of the Blind on Saturday, Nov. 17 in downtown Pittsburgh.
The leadership team of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus for the 2019-20 legislative session: seated (left to right) – Sen. Judy Schwank, Vice Chair, Appropriations; Sen. Jay Costa, Leader; Sen. Lisa Boscola, Policy; standing (left to right) – Sen. Anthony Williams, Whip; Sen. John Blake, Administrator; Sen. Larry Farnese, Secretary; Sen. Wayne Fontana, Caucus Chair; Sen. Vincent Hughes, Appropriations.
November 11, 2018: Senator Fontana visited American Legion Post 496 in Sheraden on Veterans Day, and participated in a brief ceremony honoring the Post’s veterans.
October 27, 2018: Senator Fontana visited the Pittsburgh Firefighters Operation Warm event on Saturday morning. Now in its 7th year, this initiative by the Firefighters raises funds to purchase winter coats which are then distributed to children throughout the region.
October 27, 2018: Senator Fontana visited the Pittsburgh Firefighters Operation Warm event on Saturday morning. Now in its 7th year, this initiative by the Firefighters raises funds to purchase winter coats which are then distributed to children throughout the region.
Senator Fontana spoke at an Oct. 23 press conference at Duquesne University as the school announced plans for a comprehensive renovation of the A.J. Palumbo Center. The re-imagined facility will be named UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in honor of men's basketball legend and NBA trailblazer Chuck Cooper, who captained Duquesne University's men's basketball team before going on to become the first African-American to be drafted into the NBA in 1950. Senator Fontana was proud to assist in securing a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant that will be used for the project.
Last week, Senator Fontana visited with students at Avonworth Middle School and listened to their presentations and offered feedback on a project they have undertaken on the upcoming election. Senator Fontana also participated in a Town Hall Meeting last week at Montour High School with members of the Principal's Student Advisory Council, Student Council, seniors who are taking a Political Systems or American Politics course, and members of the school’s Gay Straight Alliance.
Last week, Senator Fontana visited with students at Avonworth Middle School and listened to their presentations and offered feedback on a project they have undertaken on the upcoming election. Senator Fontana also participated in a Town Hall Meeting last week at Montour High School with members of the Principal's Student Advisory Council, Student Council, seniors who are taking a Political Systems or American Politics course, and members of the school’s Gay Straight Alliance.
October 20, 2018: Senator Fontana visited with and provided lunch to students from the University of Pittsburgh who worked with South Pittsburgh Development Corporation for Brookline Community Cleanup Day. Students and volunteers spent the morning mulching, weeding and picking up litter along Brookline Boulevard.
October 13, 2018: Senator Fontana attended Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s annual “Dancing in the Streets” day in the West End as part of RADical Days.
October 5, 2018: Senator Fontana attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Red Balloon Early Learning Center
October 5, 2018: Senator Fontana attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Red Balloon Early Learning Center
October 5, 2018: Senator Fontana attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Red Balloon Early Learning Center
Fontana Supports Call for Opening Window to Allow Child Abuse Victims to Seek Justice :: September 18, 2018
September 25, 2018: Senator Wayne Fontana joined colleagues in the Senate and House at a press conference to announce legislation regarding police management and community relations.
September 24, 2018: Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) today urged his legislative colleagues to pass legislation that would expand the state’s statute of limitations, enabling more child sexual abuse victims to seek justice.
Ironworkers Local 3 Training Center Tour :: August 10, 2018
Ironworkers Local 3 Training Center Tour :: August 10, 2018
Ironworkers Local 3 Training Center Tour :: August 10, 2018
National Night Out :: August 7, 2018
National Night Out :: August 7, 2018
National Night Out :: August 7, 2018
June 27, 2018: Senator Fontana participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony at Pittsburgh Musical Theater in the West End on June 27 as they unveiled their new entryway and accessible classroom.
June 27, 2018: Senator Fontana participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony at Pittsburgh Musical Theater in the West End on June 27 as they unveiled their new entryway and accessible classroom.
June 8, 2018: Senator Fontana joined Dr. Paul Hennigan, president of Point Park University, and several of his legislative colleagues on a special insider’s tour of the school’s new Pittsburgh Playhouse. T
June 8, 2018: Senator Fontana joined Dr. Paul Hennigan, president of Point Park University, and several of his legislative colleagues on a special insider’s tour of the school’s new Pittsburgh Playhouse. T
May 31, 2018: Senator Fontana gave remarks at the Perrysville Avenue Façade Renovation Kickoff Ceremony.
May 11, 2018: Senator Fontana spoke at a ceremony and presented a Senate citation honoring the 65th anniversary of the Morningside Baseball Association on Saturday.
April 26, 2018: Senator Fontana spoke at a reception for the Center that CARES at the Jeron X. Grayson Community Center in the Hill District.
April 20, 2018: Senator Fontana participated in a Town Hall meeting with students at Northgate High School.
April 20, 2018: Senator Fontana participated in a Town Hall meeting with students at Northgate High School.
April 20, 2018: Senator Fontana participated in a Town Hall meeting with students at Northgate High School.
March 24, 2018: Senator Fontana participated in the March for Our Lives rally
March 24, 2018: Senator Fontana participated in the March for Our Lives rally
March 15, 2018: Senator Fontana and Representative Dan Deasy hosted a Job Fair last week in Beechview. More than 40 organizations participated, meeting with job seekers.
March 15, 2018: Senator Fontana and Representative Dan Deasy hosted a Job Fair last week in Beechview. More than 40 organizations participated, meeting with job seekers.
March 15, 2018: Senator Fontana and Representative Dan Deasy hosted a Job Fair last week in Beechview. More than 40 organizations participated, meeting with job seekers.
February 28, 2017: Senator Fontana participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Institute Academic Center at Allegheny General Hospital on the Northside.
January 25, 2018: I joined my colleague Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa at a press conference with environmental, business and clean energy advocates to speak about the Pennsylvania Climate Change Mitigation Act, Senate Bill 15 (SB 15)
December 19, 2017: I was invited to visit the Carnegie location of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western PA.
December 19, 2017: I was invited to visit the Carnegie location of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western PA.
December 19, 2017: I was invited to visit the Carnegie location of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western PA.

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