Had an opportunity to stand w/ Mayor Tuerk, Coroner Buglio & Maggie Murphy from NAMILV to offer thoughts for World Mental Health Day. If you or a loved one is contemplating suicide, call or text 988 to connect with a counselor who will listen & care. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ber...

As long as you breath, there is hope.

I am a cosponsor of this bill. penncapital-star.com/health/pa-ho...

Retired vehicle owners can apply for reduced registration in Pennsylvania. There is an income limit. Give my office a call if you need help applying. Information on the process is available here: tinyurl.com/4b5dxn5j

Some deadlines on the horizon for the 2025 election. Visit Vote.PA.Gov to register, change registration, apply for mail-in ballot or fine your polling location.

The Lehigh County Coroner is hosting a flu vaccine clinic on 10/16.

Understanding Mcare can be daunting. Prescriptions, supplements, Part B, etc. During Mcare Open Enrollment (Oct-Dec), my office hosts a volunteer trained by Lehigh County to help better understand your options. 1 hour appts avail Thurs afternoons. Call 610-821-5577 to schedule.

This is a welcome campaign to make our roads safer. The increased number of DUI cases in Lehigh County is alarming. www.lehighvalleynews.com/lehigh-count...

The number of young lives claimed by suicide are sad. I'm glad the PA is among the states working on state-specific policy to address this reality. Our youth deserve a life built on hope. penncapital-star.com/2025/10/02/r...

A very happy holiday to everyone.

Progress. More work to be done to make our communities safer from gun violence. penncapital-star.com/government-p...

One last Emergency Preparedness Month post: take time to make family emergency plan. When faced with a crisis, having these answers and a plan in place makes a huge difference.

“We must interpret the Election Code and its statutory procedures in a way that ‘favors the fundamental right to vote and enfranchises, rather than disenfranchises, the electorate,’” Justice Kevin Dougherty. penncapital-star.com/campaigns-el...

I don't think many of us would have ever imagined the need to defend basic human rights like birth control. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBSy...

When we can't trust the politics of the CDC, we need to be able to turn to pediatricians, OBGYN's, family physicians and infectious disease experts we can trust. Happy to be a cosponsor for this legislation. www.wpxi.com/news/local/p...

I've seen a lot of expressions of heartache and dismay at some of the ways people living with Autism have been treated with these announcements. Glad to have members in the House who can speak to the need for support and services. penncapital-star.com/health/penns...

Nobody likes to read these scam warning b/c we know somebody has been victimized. Please, take the warning seriously. If you can share it with somebody who perhaps doesn't use social media, you'll be helping them too.

"A new year is always a new moment to start a new leaf. This Rosh Hashanah I hope not only my fellow Jews but really the entire world can take this opportunity to pause, reflect and do better in the New Year." www.wfmz.com/news/area/pe...

Good! www.wesa.fm/health-scien...

A New Year offers the opportunity for something different... hopefully something better. May the New Year bring us closer to a just world where love and peace prevail.

Municipal elections are some of the most important ways to weigh in on the future of our community. Pay attention to upcoming deadlines to register and request absentee or mail-in ballots. All this information can be found at Vote.PA.Gov.

We often fail to plan for animal care during a disaster. the LV CART has been in place for a while. Glad to see added resources available to help these responders when emergency strikes. www.lehighvalleynews.com/business/non...

This was a very kind and moving gesture by the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. www.lehighvalleynews.com/lehigh-count...

Register, change your registration, request an absentee/mail-in ballot and find your voting location at Vote.PA.Gov.

Our region's diversity is its strength. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!!!

This is a serious problem in PA. @RepHanbidge introduced a bill to take it on. It was approved in the House w/ bipartisan support. That bill, like many other bills to make life better for residents of PA, sits in the Senate awaiting consideration. www.lehighvalleynews.com/lehigh-valle...

For many of us, 9/11 was the coming-of-age moment of our lives. The day reshaped our country and the world.

There are many misconceptions about suicide. Take a moment to educate yourself about the facts at preventsuicidepa.org/myths-misconceptions. Everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention.

As a public awareness campaign to promote safe winter driving on roadways, PennDOT's Paint the Plow effort allows students to submit artwork for consideration for the upcoming campaign. Details available in link below. Deadline in Lehigh County is 9/12. tinyurl.com/4kdp8ydy

Another update from PennDOT about the ongoing work at 309 & Tilghman. Significant reconfigurations and patterns are going into effect for 309 onto Tilghman St (east and west) on 9/8. Expect delays this weekend as PennDOT does work Sunday afternoon. tinyurl.com/55bbsmkx

Great opportunities for students in the Allentown School District. www.lehighvalleynews.com/school-news/...

September is National Preparedness Month. A family emergency plan can make all the difference in an emergency. PA Emergency Management Agency offers a guide to making a family plan. Check it out. www.pa.gov/agencies/rea...

RFK, Jr has injected his conspiracy theories into the fed govt undermining public health. As a result the PA Board of Pharmacy voted to allow pharmacies to administer vaccines based on the recommendation of med professional societies instead of the CDC. penncapital-star.com/government-p...

Our fire fighters run into burning buildings, pull people from terrifying accidents, and save lives every day. We owe it to them to make sure the supplies they use to fight fire is safe to use. www.lehighvalleynews.com/local-news/p...

Lehigh County's Clerk of Judicial Records has established a free property record alert system. Use this alert to protect against fraud that could jeopardize your property. To register, visit landex.com/recordalert/...

The PA Dept of Human Services sent this letter to SNAP recipients. Please pay attention to any correspondence you receive from the Dept. If you don't, the Dept may have to cancel your SNAP benefits due to changes in federal law. Read more at www.dhs.pa.gov/work.

Good. penncapital-star.com/briefs/trump...

"Allentown has been through many cycles in its 263yr history, from its agrarian roots now celebrated at the annual fair, to the once vibrant steel industry whose decline Billy Joel depicted in song, to a shopping mecca..." www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/r...

There is no reason to discard undated envelope. Count the votes. penncapital-star.com/campaigns-el...

The deadline for the 2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate is 12/31. If you need help filing, give my office a call (610-821-5577) and we'll get you started or submit online for you. Applications can be filed at mypath.pa.gov.

Credit to the Lehigh County District Attorney for these types of crime prevention efforts. www.lehighvalleynews.com/transportati...

Tomorrow the @allentownfair gets underway and I'm always proud the 132nd plays host. Looking forward to being part of the Grape Stomping Contest again this year. For schedule of events, visit: www.allentownfair.com

When health insurance bills come, will they still call it the Big Beautiful Bill?

Had a wonderful meeting with Seth & Santiago from Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living at my District Office. Grateful for the work LVCIL has been doing for 35 yrs in our community to support people achieve independent, healthy, happy and productive lives free of barriers.

The City of Allentown is now accepting apps for the Firefighter Written Exam for the 2026 Firefighter Eligibility List. Min requirements: ✅18+ ✅U.S. citizen ✅High school diploma/ equivalent ✅Valid driver’s license Apply by 9/15/25, at 4:30 PM at www.allentownpa.gov/jobs

School starts next week in Parkland and Allentown. That means school buses will be on the road, and the safety of our children will be on minds of families around the community. Be safe friends.

Upcoming Deadline: The PA House Fellowship offers a great opportunity for PA students to learn about and participate in the legislative process. Applicaitons for the spring program are due Oct 1. More information is available here: www.pahousefellowship.us

REMINDER: the ramp to Tilghman St east (going toward Cedar Crest Blvd) accessed from Route 309 South will be closed with detours from 8/19-9/1. Detours will be posted. More information available in this article: tinyurl.com/2fh4fxbb

On this day in 1920, the 19th Amendment--which establishes the rights of women to vote--was ratified. PA ratified the 19th Amendment in 1919.

Parity in coverage for mental health is the law of the land, but without strong rules to back up the law and resources to enforce it, we're left with ongoing denials that leave people without the care they need. www.propublica.org/article/ment...