Join State Senator John Kane & State Rep. Christina Sappey for a Free Drive-Thru Shred event on June 24th from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Unionville High School located at 750 Unionville Road in Kennett Square.


Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) will be on hand to accept non-perishable food item. Donations are much appreciated by are not required to participate in the Shred Event.


Only paper, paper clips and staples are acceptable. A Maximum of four boxes or bags will be accepted, and you will be required to take your boxes and/or bags with you. The event will run until 11 AM or until the trucks are full. Materials will be shredded on-site.

State Senator John I. Kane, State Senator Tim Kearney, and Delaware County Council are pleased to announce they are co-hosting a Delco Broadband and Digital Equity Community Conversation at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27 at Widener University in Chester, PA. 

The event is aimed at gathering community input on the broadband infrastructure and digital equity needs of Delaware County residents.

On Thursday, August 31 Senator Tim Kearney and I are holding an Overdose Awareness Vigil at the Delaware County Courthouse beginning at 7 p.m. Globally, August 31 is Overdose Awareness Day and a chance for us to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. We will have resources at the […]

On November 16th, Senators Dillon, Kane, Haywood, and Muth will convene a comprehensive policy hearing to explore the potential impacts of Generative Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) on the future of the Commonwealth. With generative A.I.’s rapid advancement, this hearing aims to address growing societal concerns regarding its effects on the workforce, technology, and healthcare. The Senators plan to gather and analyze evidence-based insights to better understand the possible repercussions of generative A.I. They will also deliberate on policy solutions that best mitigate risks such as fraud and misuse associated with this technology.

This hearing will be at the Upper Providence Township Building located at 1286 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkfumorzsrGtbRCJ72_LMUvvXorphaFwYU

On January 22, Senators Muth, Kane, Comitta, Kearney, and Schwank will host a policy hearing discussing the unintended consequences of Act 12 of 2016. This hearing seeks to uncover how the shift to fair market value in water utility acquisitions has inadvertently led to increased customer rates and financial burdens, along with a discussion of […]

Attention seniors over 65! Join us for our Senior Septa Pass event on March 7th, 2024 from 11am-2pm at Chester Heights Borough building.

Whether you're applying for the first time or renewing, we're here to make getting your free senior Septa pass as easy as possible. The Chester Heights Borough Building is Handicap accessible!

I am partnering with Rep. Leanne Krueger to offer the senior citizens of our legislative districts the opportunity to have a will drafted with legal professionals. Registration is required for this event. Please call my office at 610-447-5845 or email efelpel@lasp.org to register and to reserve your spot.

On Monday, March 10, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller along with Senator Cappelletti, Senator Kane, Senator Kearney, and Senator Anthony Williams will host a Policy hearing on Healthcare Accessibility and Hospital Closure Impacts.

This hearing will examine the consequences of hospital closures in the commonwealth and its impact on the residents of Pennsylvania. Testifiers will also discuss how to prevent this from happening in the future. This hearing will be hosted in Delaware County, with a Zoom option for members to participate virtually.

This hearing will be at Neumann University, John J. Mullen Communications Center: Student Multipurpose Hall, One Neumann Drive, Aston, PA 19014-1298.

Senator Kane, along with the Delco District Attorney’s Office & PennDOT, are proud to announce a Senior Scam Prevention & Real ID event at the Chester County Senior Center on Wednesday, March 19th, at 10:30 AM.

This event aims to provide the senior community and their families with information on how to spot common scams and safeguard personal information. Along with this crucial information, attendees will also hear a presentation from the Delaware County DA’s Office and PennDOT on how to obtain a Real ID.

My office is teaming up with the American Red Cross and Neumann University to host our annual Blood Drive!

Join us on Friday, March 28th from 12pm to 5pm at the Neumann University Bruder Life Center located at 1 Neumann Drive, Aston, PA 19014.

Your contribution can make a difference! Sign up and pre-register with the link below!

Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross (redcrossblood.org)

State Senator John I. Kane and State Representative Carol Kazeem are pleased to announce their upcoming Senior Expo on Thursday, April 10th, 2025. The event will be held at the Upper Chichester Township Municipal Complex, located at 8500 Furey Rd, Upper Chichester, PA from 11am to 1pm.  Admission to the expo is free for all seniors. Light lunch and snacks will be provided, and attendees can participate in various giveaways.

This Expo aims to connect seniors with numerous senior resources including COSA, Legal Aid, SEPTA, PennDOT, Highmark, PA Treasury (unclaimed property), IBX and many more. These organizations are instrumental in providing essential assistance to seniors in both Delaware County and Chester County.

"We’re committed to making sure seniors in our community feel supported and valued," said Senator Kane and Rep Kazeem. "Our seniors deserve every opportunity to thrive, and its our duty to provide them with valuable resources and experiences they’ll enjoy."

Additional services such as vaccinations and blood pressure checks will be available to all in attendance. A medication drop-off box will be provided courtesy of the Delaware County District Attorney's office.

Seniors can pre-register for the Expo by calling Senator Kane's office at: 610-447-5845 or Representative Kazeem’s office at 610-876-6420.

I am proud to be partnering with PennDOT to host a REAL ID webinar on April 14 at 12:30 PM! During this webinar, we’ll be explaining what a REAL ID is, why you may want one, and how you can get one before the May 7 REAL ID Enforcement date. This virtual presentation is completely free to attend, so mark your calendars and tell your friends.

On Wednesday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a Policy hearing at Samuel Staten Jr. Building: Laborers Training Facility alongside Senator Hughes (D-7), Senator Kane (D-9), Senator Saval (D-1), Senator Street (D-3), and Senator Tartaglione (D-2).

This hearing will examine ways to protect Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and economy with a skilled, protected, and reliable workforce.