Bark in the Park is back on! 🐶🌳 We'll now be holding this event on Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. still at the Curtis Dog Park in Wyncote. Come learn about how to license your dog!

Seniors 65+ can ride SEPTA for free! 🚌🚆 My office can help you get started or renew your expired card. No appointment necessary - stop by between the hours of 9 and 4:30 with your ID, and we'll have you in and out in just a few minutes! Call us at (215) 572-5210 with any questions.

PECO will be offering limited to middle-income households the chance to apply for assistance through their temporary PECO Customer Relief Fund (CRF). $10 million dollars in individual grants of $500 will be available, and funds will provide relief in the form of credits to customers’ energy bills.

Have you gotten this text from the Department of Human Services? It's legitimate. DHS recently launched a survey with the University of Pittsburgh's Medicaid Research Center to collect information from Medicaid enrollees about their work experience and challenges or barriers to obtaining work.

Veterans! Did you know that the PA Department of Military & Veterans Affairs offers financial assistance to veterans facing an unexpected hardship?

ICYMI: The Property Tax/Rent Rebate deadline has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31, 2025. But why wait to apply? PTRR supports homeowners and renters across Pennsylvania by providing a rebate ranging from $380 to $1000 to eligible older adults and people with disabilities age 18 and older.

⚠ PSA for those enrolled in health insurance through Pennie🩺 You may have received or will soon receive a mailer from Pennie alerting you that you could end up paying more or full price for your health plan beginning in 2026.

🟠Dangerous heat and air quality today, Tuesday, July 29!🔥 Sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and those with respiratory conditions should avoid heavy outdoor activity during this time.

Sorry, folks! Bad news: In the interest of keeping everyone safe, both humans and pets, we have to cancel tomorrow's Bark in the Park Dog Licensing Event due to the forecasted extreme heat.

My 5th annual Senior Fair is approaching! The event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel | 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027.

🗣 It's 7/25 and the minimum wage is still $7.25. Today marks the 16th anniversary since the federal minimum wage was increased to $7.25. But here in Pennsylvania, it's languished at that amount since, while every state surrounding us has increased their minimum wage. It's time to raise the wage!

Your Library, your Voice! 📚🗣 Help shape the future of your library! The Cheltenham Township Library System is crafting a new strategic plan and needs your input. Tell them what’s working, what’s missing, and how they can better serve you & your neighbors.

Jenkintown Borough announced that temporary lane restrictions will be imposed on York Rd at the intersection of West Ave beginning Monday, July 28 through Tuesday, July 29 to allow for the replacement of the gas main. West Ave will also be closed from York Rd to Cottman St.

☀️Summer is still on, but school is not too far away! Now is a great time to help our neighbors as they get ready to hit the books. 📓 Read below for information on how you can chip in:

Good morning, folks! This alert may be too late for some of you, but SEPTA Regional Rail riders can expect to see delays of up to an hour today due to signal issues that occurred earlier this morning near 30th Street Station.

🐶 Come "bark in the park" with us! 🐾 My office is hosting a “Bark in the Park” Dog Licensing Event on Tuesday, July 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Curtis Dog Park | 1250 W Church Rd, Wyncote, PA 19095.

As we continue to be hit with rainstorms, a reminder that fast-moving water can sweep you or your car away. Avoid flooded roadways and heed warning signs put in place by local authorities.

Recall alert for PA consumers🚨 The PA Department of Health is sharing an important safety notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: SPPTTY kids bikes sold on Walmart.com have been recalled due to lead levels that exceed federal safety standards.

SEPTA is alerting the community that overhead wire work on the Fox Chase Line will require shuttle bus substitution between the Olney station and the Fox Chase station for the next two weekends: Saturday and Sunday, July 12 & 13 and July 19 & 20.

As we’ve seen this week, we are no strangers to thunderstorms, flood watches, and even tornado warnings during the summer season. Take a moment to make sure that Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs), the loud alerts that come to your phone in an emergency, are enabled on your device.

Did you know you can already apply to vote by mail-in ballot in the municipal election on November 4, 2025? Submit your request online here: www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsent...

My office has TONS of backpacks that we will be giving away to students from now through the start of the school year. If you or someone you know could use a backpack and some basic school supplies for the upcoming school year, please contact my office! (215) 572-5210 | [email protected]

PennDOT is warning the public about a new texting scam involving REAL ID. Fraudulent text messages are being sent to customers claiming to be from the DMV or the federal Department of Homeland Security asking people to click on a link and provide personal and payment information.

College students! PHEAA is hosting a webinar to guide college students and families in filing the PA State Grant Form on Thursday, July 10 from noon to 1 p.m. To determine eligibility for a PA State Grant, you must complete the 2025-26 FAFSA first: www.pheaa.org/FAFSA

The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is monitoring a risk of heavy rain leading to flooding and possible high winds in our region Monday morning into the evening. Isolated flash flooding is the primary hazard, but keep an eye out for gusty downburst winds generated by thunderstorms.

In observation of Independence Day, my office will be closing at noon on Thursday, July 3 and will reopen on Monday, July 7 for normal business hours. Have a safe & happy Fourth!

Shannon from my office ordered one of the new license plates and got it within just about 10 days. If you would like to switch to the new plate, stop by my office with a check or money order for $13, and we will send your request up to Harrisburg!

To follow up on yesterday's post regarding the imminent Easton Rd. closure as SEPTA rehabilitates the rail bridge above the road, see below for the Bus 22 detour that will be in effect from July 7 to Aug. 15.

Over the course of six weeks beginning Monday, July 7, SEPTA’s third-party contractor will make structural repairs to SEPTA’s bridge over Easton Rd, including concrete repairs to the abutment walls, center pier support, and bridge superstructure.

On this day 10 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that restrictions on same-sex marriage were unconstitutional, asserting that the right to marry is fundamental to the liberty of the person. 🏳️‍🌈

The new Liberty Bell license plate is now available across the Commonwealth. My office is happy to help assist with and submit your application – stop in or give us a call at (215) 572-5210!

⚡️If you used SNAP benefits to purchase food that was lost in the power outages last weekend, you can ask for replacement SNAP benefits to help restock! 🍎

Due to the intense heat, we are cancelling today's outdoor office hours in Cisco Park in Erdenheim. If possible, do your best to stay indoors today and avoid the dangerous temperatures. We will announce a new date for these outdoor office hours in the future. Thanks for your understanding!

🚨 Montgomery County has declared a Code Red Extreme Heat Warning for today, June 24 and tomorrow, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 🚨

We’ve heard from a number of constituents about needing to dispose of hazardous materials like paint products, gasoline, or other household chemicals. Montco’s next Household Hazardous Waste Collection event near the district will be on Saturday, June 28 at Abington Middle School.

In observance of Juneteenth, the oldest celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States, my Glenside district office will be closed Thursday, June 19.

There are still spots available for my Expungement Clinic with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean on Saturday, June 21. We will have experts from Legal Aid of Southeastern PA on hand to answer your questions about the criminal justice system and assist with the expungement process.

House Bill 1500, which recently passed the House and was sent to the Senate for consideration, would enact meaningful reform for cyber charter schools, delivering fairness and transparency to taxpayers, parents, and students in Montgomery County.

☀️Come join us outdoors next week!🌳 We will be holding our next Outdoor Office Hours on Wednesday, June 25 from noon to 3 p.m. at James A. Cisco Park in Erdenheim! We will be set up by the picnic tables near the gazebo and encourage you to visit us for constituent services.

🎓 With graduation season here, I want to send a big congratulations to the students of the Class of 2025! Whether you’re heading to college, joining the workforce, or just beginning to explore new opportunities, I wish you all the best as you take this exciting next step. 🎉

Are you a college student, grad student, or law student interested in learning more about the PA House of Representatives? The PA House Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 semester.

⚠ PA Department of Environmental Protection has declared today, Thursday, June 12 a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone in Montgomery County. ⚠

Attention, SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line riders! I know that many Springfield Township residents use this line, so be aware that the entirety of the line will be suspended for service beginning Sunday, June 15 at midnight and ending Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 5 a.m.

Today, we remember the heroes of D-Day and continue to honor their legacy.

☀️ We're bringing constituent services to a park near you! 🌳 Come see Shannon from my office next Wednesday, June 11 from noon to 2 p.m. at Ralph Morgan Park (5 South Ave, Wyncote, PA 19095). She will be set up by the playground toward the back end of the park.

⚡️A friendly PSA on energy bills ⚡️ In PA, utility customers have the opportunity choose their electricity or natural gas supplier. Regardless of who you choose to supply your energy, PECO will continue to serve as your energy delivery company.

PA Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone on Wednesday, June 4 in Montgomery County.

Yesterday, we stopped by the Jenkintown-Wyncote train station for a rally in support of funding SEPTA and mass transit across the state.

A reminder that the replacement of the SEPTA bridge over Keswick Ave will take place this weekend, causing a shutdown of Regional Rail service between Glenside and Jenkintown-Wyncote stations starting Friday evening, May 23 through Tuesday morning, May 27.

Hey, Springfield! Mark your calendars for next Thursday evening, May 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a Town Hall with the Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission.