White’s Bill to Address Squatters Passes State House

Sep. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – To address the issue of squatters in Philadelphia and other areas across Pennsylvania, the state House approved a bill authored by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) that would create a process in which police would have greater authority to assist in the removal of a trespasser.

Rep. White Wants AG Investigation of Conduct of Rep. Sims

May. 07, 2019 /

HARRISBURG- Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) has hand delivered a letter to the office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro seeking an investigation into the recent actions of Rep. Brian Sims (D-Philadelphia) regarding a potential violation of Pennsylvania statutes.

White begins 5th year in House

Jan. 07, 2019 /

State Rep. Martina White, a Republican, was sworn in last week to serve the people of the 170th Legislative District House of Representatives.

Martina White Sworn In for New Term in State House

Jan. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG -- Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) was sworn in today to serve the people of the 170th District in Northeast Philadelphia in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She is serving her second full term after winning a special election in 2015.

White to Host Road Dedication for Officer Isabel Nazario

Sep. 25, 2018 /

WHAT: Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) will join representatives of the Philadelphia Police Department, FOP Lodge 5, the family of fallen Police Officer Isabel Nazario and Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) to dedicate a portion of Cottman Avenue as the Isabel Nazario Memorial Highway.

White to Honor Vietnam Vets with Pins Commemorating Their Sacrifice

Apr. 25, 2018 /

WHAT: State Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) will honor more than 100 local Vietnam veterans from Philadelphia with Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins issued by the government to living U.S. military veterans who served during the Vietnam War. This event will be held to accommodate local veterans who could not attend a previous pinning ceremony.

White to Honor Vietnam Vets with Pins Commemorating Their Sacrifice

Mar. 27, 2018 /

WHAT: On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) will honor nearly 150 local Vietnam veterans from Philadelphia with Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins issued by the government to living U.S. military veterans who served during the Vietnam War as a lasting memento of our nation's thanks.

White to Host Community Forums on Opioid Addiction

Mar. 19, 2018 /

PHILADELPHIA — Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) will hold two community meetings to help prevent and fight opioid addiction. The meetings will focus on education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in order to give families the tools necessary to help loved ones affected by the epidemic.

The person of the year for Philadelphia is …

Nov. 30, 2017 /

Time Magazine’s Person of the Year award still draws conversation and controversy. This year, the initial controversy involves whether the magazine was lining up President Trump as one of the finalists. Of course, we know its policy is to endorse the person who is the most consequential, not necessarily the person the people at the magazine think has made the most positive impact.

Martina White: The It Girl of Red Philadelphia

Aug. 21, 2017 /

Less than two weeks before the most shocking presidential election in modern history, the Republican lawmaker was sitting at a gym in Northeast Philadelphia, debating Matt Darragh, a Democrat trying to unseat her from the General Assembly.

White to Host Third Annual Kids Fest at Somerton Youth Organization

Aug. 09, 2017 /

HARRISBURG--Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) is inviting families from across Northeast Philadelphia to join her for a day of fun and information. Her third annual Kids Fest will feature free food, games, inflatables and other activities. It will also gather together representatives from city and state government to showcase programs and services available for issues impacting children.