Rep. Danielle Friel Otten
@repdanielle
Mom. Community Leader. Champion for Working Families and a Clean Energy Future. Proud to serve the people of Chester County in PA District 155.
5️⃣ Days left to support our Back-to-School Supplies Drive. We will be collecting donations at our district office, 631 N. Pottstown Pike in Exton, through Friday, August 15. Supplies can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Learn more ⬇️ buff.ly/A6KNozP
🎉 Happy National Intern Day 🎉 Our district office was fortunate to have two outstanding interns this summer, Grace and Trisha, and today is the perfect day to celebrate them. They brought curiosity, creativity, and a real commitment to public service to every project they worked on.
World Nature Conservation Day reminds us how much our environment depends on the native species that keep it healthy and resilient.
🏀 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐬𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚, 𝐋𝐞𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧! Philadelphia is the birthplace of American democracy, the place where we proudly rejected kings and built a nation on the idea that power belongs to the people. But today, we are more than happy to make one exception...
The budget can often be dense and difficult to navigate, so I broke it down for you in 90 seconds. 🏛️📱🔁
On Monday, Team Otten presented a citation to Milky Way Farm honoring the 25th anniversary of the Chester Springs Creamery.
Today, staff from our district office will be at the Downingtown Library for a mobile office. This is a great opportunity to learn about state services and to ask questions about issues that concern you. Stop in to say hello and find out how we can help you!
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day marks how far into 2026 Black women have had to work just to earn what white men already took home by the end of 2025. That is 7 months of work to catch up to a single year’s pay.
Happy National Pennsylvania Day! 🔔🦅 🏔️ 🌆 📜 ❤️ Today celebrates our state's vital contributions to the founding of our nation.
#POV: my kids lobbying to the House Dem and Republican chairs of Education Committee about the recess bill in 2023 and now in 2026 we’re getting closer to our goal. Stay tuned… 👀
As we recognize America’s Semiquincentennial today, we are reminded that the promise of our democracy is not automatic. It requires care, commitment, and participation.
In celebration of Independence Day, our district office will be closed on Friday, July 3. We will be back in the office on Monday, July 6 to assist you with any state-related issue.
This morning, by a vote of 197-5, the House passed legislation to repeal and eliminate the Sales and Use Tax Exemption for data centers.
Today, staff from our district office will be at the Downingtown Library for a mobile office. This is a great opportunity to learn about state services and to ask questions about issues that concern you. Stop in to say hello and find out how we can help you!
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧? 💪📜 Chester County is made up of many diverse communities, each with their own unique priorities and perspectives. But regardless of where you live, the Chester County House Democratic Delegation is fighting for you. 🤝
Team Otten had a great time at Upper Uwchlan Township Block Party this weekend! 🏘️🎉 We caught up with familiar faces, met new neighbors, and appreciated the chance to spend time with a community that always brings kindness, energy, and thoughtful conversation.
☀️ 2026: The Semiquincentennial Summer ☀️ Today marks the official start of summer, but it also begins the celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial! 🏛️ 2️⃣ 5️⃣ 0️⃣
Happy Father’s Day to all fathers and father figures. Whether you are raising children, mentoring young people, or offering steady support in your community, your impact reaches far beyond the day‑to‑day moments. Thank you for showing up with care, commitment, and love. 💚
Juneteenth is a day of celebration and commemoration, honoring the date when enslaved people in Texas were finally given the news that they were free.
Our district office will be closed on Friday, June 19, in celebration and commemoration of Juneteenth. We will return on Monday, June 22, at 9:00 AM.
✨ A Day in the Life: Intern Edition ✨ The Capitol on a session day can be a chaotic place. On any given day, there will be energetic rallies in the Rotunda bringing the building to life, along with quick transitions to committee meetings, caucus, and the House floor.
TODAY from 11 AM - 1 PM, my office will be hosting a Mobile Office at the Coatesville YMCA. This is a great opportunity to learn about state services and to ask questions about issues that concern you. We look forward to meeting you!
This morning I voted in support of HB2632, a bill that brings transparency and accountability to Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program while expanding opportunities for students most in need and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used effectively and efficiently.
🌞 Summer Intern Season New season, new cast & they’re already stealing the show. 📺 We’re excited to have two talented students joining us for the summer & they’re already jumping right into the work. From policy research to community outreach, they’re ready to take on whatever this season brings.
Today in the House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee, I spoke in support of HB 1567, Power Plant Host Community Standards, sponsored by my colleague Rep. Kyle Mullins.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a drought warning for Chester County. Even with periods of spring rain and a snowy winter, groundwater and stream levels remain lower than normal for this time of year.
Every spring, I visit fourth grade classrooms across the district during their lessons on state and federal government. Our fourth-grade students are just beginning to learn how our government works, and they bring so much curiosity and excitement to every visit. 📚🏛️
Today is World Environment Day, a reminder to recommit ourselves to better environmental policy and to recognize the impact our individual actions have on the world around us.
Best wishes to all the seniors graduating this month across the 155th Legislative District! Your hard work, resilience, and determination have carried you to this moment, and those same strengths will guide you as you take on whatever comes next. 🎓🎉
Did you know you could have unclaimed property sitting in the PA Treasury? 💰 My office has a list of constituents in the district with unclaimed property, and we are working to get your rightful property back to you! The process to search & claim is simple & free and my office is here to help!