Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, representing Pennsylvania’s 5th district since 2018, recently shared her views on social media regarding various pressing issues. Scanlon, who resides in Swarthmore and holds degrees from Colgate University and the University of Pennsylvania, addressed topics ranging from local culture to national policy changes.
On June 3, 2025, Scanlon made a light-hearted comment about “Wawa coffee Kicking ass in DC”. This tweet suggests a fondness for Wawa coffee as she tackles her responsibilities in Washington D.C.
Later that day, she highlighted concerns over potential federal cuts to SNAP and Medicaid. In a tweet posted at 19:59 UTC, Scanlon stated “Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid would threaten access to free meals for kids across our country.” She further mentioned convening with local leaders at Penrose Elementary in Philadelphia to discuss the implications of these cuts on child nutrition and health within the community.
At 21:30 UTC on the same day, Congresswoman Scanlon criticized proposed reductions in the Job Corps program by the U.S. Department of Labor. She expressed concern through her post: “.@USDOL is selling out the futures of young people by cutting the Job Corps.” Emphasizing Philadelphia’s reliance on this program for training young individuals in sectors like healthcare and emergency services, she advocated for enhancing rather than diminishing its impact.
Mary Gay Scanlon was born in Watertown, New York in 1959 and has been an active political figure since succeeding Pat Meehan. Her academic background includes a BA from Colgate University and a JD from the University of Pennsylvania.
