Dinniman: Temple Grandin Visits Chester County

Senator Dinniman recently had the opportunity to meet prominent author and speaker on autism & animal behavior, Dr. Temple Grandin.

“Dr. Grandin gave her time, her experience, and herself to the hundreds in attendance. She’s a hero to so many in the autism community. To see children, teens and families open up to her about their challenges and hear her words of encouragement was an amazing experience,” he said.

Dinniman Honored as Guardian of Victims’ Rights

Senator Dinniman was recently honored with the Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award by Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania and the Crime Victims Center of Chester County.

Dinniman Announces $50,000 For Parkesburg POINT Youth Center

Senator Dinniman announced that he has secured $50,000 in state funding for the Parkesburg POINT youth center.

“The POINT is a special place that has shaped the lives of so many young people in the Parkesburg region for the better. And that is because of a group of special people – volunteers, patrons, donors, and staff – that make its programs possible,” Dinniman said.

Dinniman, Pa. Game Commission Visit Bear Den, Bear Cubs

It’s not every day you get to hold a bear cub and live to tell the tale, but state Senator Andy Dinniman recently had the chance to do just that.

Dinniman and fellow members of the Pennsylvania Senate Game and Fisheries Committee joined Pennsylvania Game Commission staff of wildlife conservation professionals as they went den-to-den checking on the health of hibernating mama bears and their cubs.

Dinniman Honors 108-Year-Old Woman as Chester County’s Oldest Resident

Surrounded by friends and family, Gertrude Faillaci was recently recognized on her 108^th birthday at Barclay Friends Senior Living.

Dinniman to Introduce Fire Safety, Sprinkler Legislation

Senator Dinniman is drafting a package of legislation designed to help prevent fatal fires like the one that struck the Barclay Friends Senior Living Community two years ago.

“It is important that we learn the lessons of the tragedy at Barclay Friends and act to help ensure that it never happens again,” Dinniman said. “To that end, I am working with fire safety professionals to review and draft legislation improve the fire safety of senior care and senior living communities in Pennsylvania.”

Dinniman Announces $1.3 Million for a New “Green” Avon Grove High School

Senator Dinniman announced today that the Avon Grove School District will receive more than $1.3 million in state funding for a new high school that will be a LEED Gold certified high-performance building.

“Environmentally friendly, and sustainable school buildings are better for both the environment and for taxpayers bottom lines,” Dinniman said.

Challenges, Solutions Discussed at Senate Hearing on Robocalls

Robocalls and telemarketing scams continue to represent a major nuisance for residents and businesses, but help is on the way in the form of new call authentication technology, a panel of state senators were told.

Dinniman Announces $725K for 3 Transportation Projects

Senator Dinniman announced today that $725,000 in total state funding was approved for 3 major multimodal transportation projects in Chester County.

“Transportation is both how we move & how we keep our economy moving forward,” Dinniman said. “These funds will support much-needed upgrades, like streetscapes improvements associated with new development, renovations and expansions to a regional airport, and a traffic signal at a well-traveled thoroughfare.”

Dinniman Announces Nearly $1.8 Million for Crime Victims Services

Senator Dinniman announced that two local organizations will receive nearly $1.8 million in total funding to support important services for victims of crime.

“Crime knows no borders, but Chester County is fortunate to be home to two organizations – the Crime Victims Center and the Domestic Violence Center – that are readily available and accessible to all of our communities and residents,” Dinniman said.

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Dinniman: Temple Grandin Visits Chester County

WEST CHESTER (April 12, 2019) – State Senator Andy Dinniman recently had the opportunity to meet prominent author and speaker on autism and animal behavior, Dr. Temple Grandin. Dinniman introduced Grandin to a sold-out audience at “Animals and Autism,” a…

Dinniman Honored as Guardian of Victims’ Rights

WEST CHESTER (April 9, 2019) – State Senator Andy Dinniman was recently honored with the Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award by Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania and the Crime Victims Center of Chester County. The award is presented to individuals who…

Dinniman Announces $50,000 For Parkesburg POINT Youth Center

ATGLEN (April 9, 2019) – State Senator Andy Dinniman announced that he has secured $50,000 in state funding for the Parkesburg POINT youth center. The funding will assist the POINT in transporting young people to and from various activities. Dinniman,…

Dinniman Honors 108-Year-Old Woman as Chester County’s Oldest Resident

WEST CHESTER (March 29, 2019) – Surrounded by friends and family, Gertrude Faillaci was recently recognized on her 108th birthday at Barclay Friends Senior Living. “I believe Gertie is Chester County’s oldest living resident and I wouldn’t miss the opportunity…