Local Performers Sing on Capitol Hill

Three singers from Springfield did something Friday that only a a select few get to do in a lifetime.

Patrick Clark, Maryjo D’Allesandro and Louise Kubicek and the other members of "The State Street Miracles" show choir performed for lawmakers and the public at noon Frday on Capitol Hill.

According to a Patch blog post from the group's director

The Media Theatre’s State Street Miracles, a performance troupe of 14 adults with intellectual disabilities, spread the joy of music and dance while increasing awareness of the talents and abilities of people with disabilities.

The group travelled to Washignton at the invitation of Congressman Pat Meehan (R-PA7) and U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA).

Read the full story of the State Street Miracles and learn more about their journey to Washington in Roger Ricker's blog.