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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.
November 1, 2017: Senator Fontana joined with Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa and the Consumer Health Coalition at a press conference to inform the public that the open enrollment period on the health insurance marketplace runs through Dec. 15.
November 16, 2017: Senator Fontana participated in a Pittsburgh Steelers pregame ceremony last Thursday night at Heinz Field as the Steelers dedicated a seat as part of the One Empty Seat program.
November 16, 2017: Senator Fontana participated in a Pittsburgh Steelers pregame ceremony last Thursday night at Heinz Field as the Steelers dedicated a seat as part of the One Empty Seat program.
November 16, 2017: Senator Fontana participated in a Pittsburgh Steelers pregame ceremony last Thursday night at Heinz Field as the Steelers dedicated a seat as part of the One Empty Seat program.
October 28, 2017: Senator Fontana visited with Pittsburgh Firefighters on Saturday at their annual Operation Warm Coats for Kids distribution.
October 28, 2017: Senator Fontana visited with Pittsburgh Firefighters on Saturday at their annual Operation Warm Coats for Kids distribution.
October 26, 2017: Senator Fontana participated in a Joint Senate & House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on voting technology at Point Park University.
October 26, 2017: Senator Fontana participated in a Joint Senate & House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on voting technology at Point Park University.
October 7, 2017: Senator Fontana presented the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Beechview branch, with a citation from the Senate of Pennsylvania commemorating the library’s 50th anniversary in Beechview.
October 4, 2017: Senator Fontana offered opening remarks at the Oct. 4 Pathways to Pardons town hall meeting that he hosted along with Lt. Governor Mike Stack at the Teamsters Temple in Lawrenceville. Presenters focused on the process involved with pardons, commutations and expungements and answered a variety of questions from attendees.
October 4, 2017: Senator Fontana offered opening remarks at the Oct. 4 Pathways to Pardons town hall meeting that he hosted along with Lt. Governor Mike Stack at the Teamsters Temple in Lawrenceville. Presenters focused on the process involved with pardons, commutations and expungements and answered a variety of questions from attendees.
September 27, 2017: Senator Fontana was proud to offer remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Josh Gibson Heritage Park at Station Square.
September 27, 2017: Senator Fontana was proud to offer remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Josh Gibson Heritage Park at Station Square.
September 27, 2017: Senator Fontana was proud to offer remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Josh Gibson Heritage Park at Station Square.
September 26, 2017: Senator Fontana spoke at a press conference last Tuesday hosted by Pittsburgh Musical Theater that discussed a Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council research study which measured the impact of the arts in our region.
August 24, 2017: Senator Fontana spoke at a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Hilltop Alliance on Aug. 24 to commemorate the launch of their Urban Farm project on the site of the former St. Clair Village. This project will be anchored by what one of the largest urban farms in the country.
August 23, 2017: Senator Fontana participated in a groundbreaking ceremony in Morningside on Aug. 23 for the Morningside Crossing project. 
FontanaFest Fun Run/Walk :: August 19, 2017
FontanaFest Fun Run/Walk :: August 19, 2017
FontanaFest Fun Run/Walk :: August 19, 2017
FontanaFest Fun Run/Walk :: August 19, 2017
FontanaFest Fun Run/Walk :: August 19, 2017
FontanaFest Fun Run/Walk :: August 19, 2017
FontanaFest Fun Run/Walk :: August 19, 2017
FontanaFest Fun Run/Walk :: August 19, 2017
FontanaFest Fun Run/Walk :: August 19, 2017
FontanaFest Fun Run/Walk :: August 19, 2017
National Night Out :: August 1, 2017
National Night Out :: August 1, 2017
National Night Out :: August 1, 2017
National Night Out :: August 1, 2017
June 20, 2017: Senator Fontana spoke at a press conference at the State Capitol, hosted by PennEnvironment, about the importance of continuing the Obama Clean Power Plan.
June 20, 2017: Senator Fontana spoke at a press conference at the State Capitol, hosted by PennEnvironment, about the importance of continuing the Obama Clean Power Plan.
June 10, 2017: Senator Fontana participated in a ceremony in Sharpsburg on Saturday, honoring the Borough’s 175th birthday. 
June 10, 2017: Senator Fontana participated in a ceremony in Sharpsburg on Saturday, honoring the Borough’s 175th birthday. 
June 8, 2017: I was honored to participate in a pre-game ceremony at PNC Park last Thursday night prior to the Pirates-Marlins game where the team honored the sacrifices made by more than 92,000 American service men and women who are Prisoners of War or Missing in Action since World War I by dedicating “one empty seat” at the ballpark.
May 13, 2017: Senator Fontana visited the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Allegheny branch on Saturday for a special event recognizing Pittsburgh Public School third-grade readers who have been participating in CLP’s BLAST Northside program. Students from Pittsburgh Allegheny, Pittsburgh King, Pittsburgh Manchester, Pittsburgh Morrow and Pittsburgh Spring Hill have been working hard to develop their reading and other skills for school success as part of this initiative.
May 9, 2017: Senator Fontana stood with nurses from around Pennsylvania at a Capitol rally and spoke about his Senate Bill 336.
April 22, 2017: Together with Representative Dan Deasy and Crafton and Ingram Boroughs, we hosted a shredding event at Crafton Park.
April 20, 2017: I was honored to speak at the Char-West Council of Government (COG) annual dinner.
April 20, 2017: Senator Fontana, Representative Dan Deasy and Representative Anita Kulik hosted a Town Hall meeting at the McKees Rocks VFW to discuss the heroin and opioid abuse crisis.

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