Come on out to Cedar Beach Park today for ASDs annual Back to School Bash! It's from 1 to 6pm and its FREE for all city students, families and staff. My office staff and I have a booth set up with giveaways, so be sure to stop over and say hello!

Reminder! My FREE shredding event is this SATURDAY at South Mountain Middle School from 9am to Noon! Safely dispose up to TEN bankers boxes of your personal documents and keep your information safe. I'll see you there!!

Due to a scheduling conflict, this month's Veterans Outreach will now be held on Friday, Aug. 28 from 10am to 2pm at my district office, 2132 S. 12th St., Ste 306. Meet with an Amer. Legion Rep. & learn about available benefits for your service. Please call 610-791-6270 to schedule an appt.

For many folks this is more than just a number. It's an ear and a voice at the other end to be there and provide the help and resources that can make a real difference. 2/2

The General Assembly and Gov. Shapiro came together and passed a balanced, bold, and bipartisan budget that puts students and communities first. It continues the massive and highly successful investments in our students and includes many policy changes that will help keep our kids safe and healthy.

Hi friends! If you need your bike repaired, come check out the Community Bike Works and City of Allentown's FREE BIKE REPAIR DAY this Saturday! It's at The Path, 932 Hamilton St. on Saturday, from 12-5pm. More information on types of repairs is on the flyer!

Save the date! My FREE shredding event will take place at South Mountain Middle School on Sat. Aug. 15 from 9am to Noon! Safely dispose up to TEN bankers boxes of your personal documents and keep your information safe. Hope to see you there!!

My next veterans' outreach will be Friday, July 17 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.

There’s been a lot of info going around about the EITC bill that passed this week, here’s what it really does. It’s a highly popular program that helps improve educational opportunities for underprivileged children, creates transparency and accountability, and ultimately saves taxpayer dollars.

Juneteenth is next week and there are several days of events planned in the city of Allentown. Fri., June 19 @ 12pm: Juneteenth Flag Raising @ City Hall Sat., June 20 from 12pm to 9pm: Juneteenth Celebration @ Cedar Beach Park June 19-21: Juneteenth Basketball Tournament @ Cedar Beach Park

This bill moved out of the House Education Committee today and makes sure the right policies and measures are in place so every cyber charter student receives the same attention and care as any student would in a traditional school setting. This ensures cyber charter students are seen and safe!

Good news! Our phone system has been restored, and we are now able to take your calls again. We apologize for the technical difficulties from yesterday and we are here to answer your questions and help you with state-related issues. Please give us a call at 610-791-6270.

Our District Office is experiencing some phone issues. Our IT team is working to try and fix the problem as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you need assistance, please reach out via email at RepSchweyer@pahouse.net.

Save the Date! The Lehigh County Public Defenders will hold its 9th Community Outreach Day Sat. May 30 from 9am to Noon at 617 W. Walnut St., Allentown. There will be info on clearing criminal records and other legal advice, career links and free, essential items and food!

I applaud the faculty at Penn State for their decision to become members of SEIU. As a proud Penn State alumnus and the father of a rising PSU sophomore, I know how special the university is. And as Chair of the House Education Committee, I firmly believe this make the university stronger. We. Are.

The hardworking members of Laborers Local 1174 not only display a tremendous work ethic but are highly skilled. And this facility is a critical hub for workforce coordination, training, and economic opportunity throughout the region. 2/2

While I couldn’t be at today’s announcement, I wanted to share that I am thrilled that the Laborers are receiving this funding and I’m proud to partner with Rep. Tiburcio and the rest of my delegation to ensure that the training facility will be here in the city for years to come! 1/2 because

Today, I was pleased to join Allentown Police Chief Roca, Mayor Tuerk and city officials for the groundbreaking ceremony for Allentown Police Department's new headquarters. This new facility will mark a new chapter for public safety for the residents and visitors to our city.

The Lehigh Valley Salvation Army is holding a special event for new and expecting parents. What: Baby Steps - Growing Together When: Thursday, May 7 from 10am to 1pm Where: 144 N. 8th St., Allentown There will be resources, support, food and snacks and a diapers and wipes giveaway.

I am proud to support programs that reduce barriers for future educators. The 2026-27 PA Student Teacher Support Program application opens this afternoon, April 16th at 4:00 PM (ET) at pheaa.org/StudentTeacher.

My next veterans' outreach will be this Friday, April 17 from 10am to 2pm at my district office, 2132 South 12th St., Ste 306. Area veterans who 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.

REMINDER! All first-time applicants, the deadline to complete the FAFSA form is Aug. 1, 2026. All other applicants MUST apply by May 1, 2026. Complete the form even if you believe you don't qualify for Federal Aid because PHEAA/other colleges use it to assess eligibility for other aid/grants.

The 3rd Annual Allentown Bilingual Disability Resource Fair is coming up soon! It will be held on Sat., April 25th at Luis Ramos Elementary School. There will be activities, free health screenings, raffles and more! To request accomodations, email patf@patf.us or call 484-674-0506.

The Literacy Center is offering a FREE 9-Week Job Training Program to help you build the skills needed for in-demand roles! Classes begin on April 13. Attendance at one in-person informational session is required to enroll. Full details are on the flyer!

Lehigh Valley Active Life is holding a Spanish Memory Cafe on Wednesday, April 15 from 10am to Noon. It gives a warm, safe space for older adults and their caregivers to come together. This is a FREE event but requires registration. Please call 484-957-1499 to reserve your seat!

Yesterday, I was pleased to join the students of Ms. Wydock's, Ms. Monaco's and Mrs. Brace's classrooms at Roosevelt Elementary School for a fun day of reading. There is nothing better than spending time with our amazing and talented ASD students!

On Tuesday, I proudly joined Reps. Mike Schlossberg and Ana Tiburcio along with Allentown Mayor Tuerk to recognize Trans Day of Visibility. We celebrate the trans community and honor their courage.

The Literacy Center is holding a Job Search Skills Bootcamp to help you take the next step in your career and build the skills you need to succeed. 📅 Tuesday, March 31 & Wednesday, April 1 🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 The Literacy Center 532 Hamilton St, Allentown Please call 610-435-0680 to register.

Congratulations to Rep. Ana Tiburcio on being sworn-in to serve the Allentown Area! I am thrilled for her and excited to collaborate in supporting our communities. Looking forward to all the great things we can accomplish together!

I want to share my congratulations to state Rep. Ana Tiburcio. Today, she was sworn-in to proudly serve the 22nd Legislative District, which is most of Allentown and a portion of East Penn. I am excited for her and look forward to working with her to support our community!