Rep. Mary Isaacson

My office will be closed on Friday and Monday in observance of Labor Day. We will return at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8. I hope everyone has a tremendous weekend with family and friends, as we celebrate the workers that keep our communities thriving!

Around the 175th District: The US Constitution was signed here in Philadelphia. Visit the National Constitution Center, at 525 Arch Street, dedicated to the study of the Constitution.

Happy Women’s Equality Day! This day commemorates women in the United States gaining the constitutional right to vote, celebrating the suffragists and reformers who changed our country forever.

Understanding this history helps us appreciate current achievements, while recognizing the ongoing challenges women face worldwide. The fight for equality extends far beyond voting rights to encompass workplace fairness, educational opportunities, healthcare access, and leadership representation. I’m proud to continue fighting for equality in Harrisburg and right here at home.

Around the 175th District: The first slinky made its debut in Philadelphia in 1945. The celebration took place at the American Philosophical Society. Visit the American Philosophical Society, founded by Benjamin Franklin, at 104 South Fifth Street.

Come out this Thursday, August 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the Hawthorne Cultural Center for a community meeting with Philadelphia Parking Authority, where you can ask questions to officials and gain valuable information on local parking services.

Around the 175th District: Robert Cornelius snapped the first selfie in 1839. A great place for selfies is at Franklin Square at 200 N 6th street.

Stop by McCall Elementary and pick up a free backpack. We are here until 12:00.

With only a few short weeks until the beginning of another year for students and families, it is time for back-to-school fever! If you’re in need of a backpack and some school supplies, please stop by my free Backpack Giveaway tomorrow, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at McCall Elementary and Middle School.

Around the 175th District: The US Mint, located at 151 N Independence Mall E., is the nations first mint, established in 1792. Visit the mint and take a free self-guided tour.

Calling all local middle and high school students for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge! Students have until October 26 to register and submit their original applications, with winners to be featured in the U.S. Capitol Building. Use the QR code to apply today!