Dear neighbor,

Many of you have been following the labor negotiations between PECO and IBEW Local 614. The approximately 1,500 union members began a strike on Saturday after working without a new contract since April. These hardworking employees play a critical role in ensuring reliable electric and natural gas services for families and businesses across Southeastern Pennsylvania, often working long hours in dangerous conditions and responding during storms and emergencies.

On July 2, I joined my House colleagues from the Southeast Delegation in sending a letter to PECO leadership urging the company to negotiate a fair collective bargaining agreement. Today, PECO announced that it has reached a tentative labor agreement with IBEW Local 614, ending the strike. With a tentative agreement now in place, union employees are expected to return to work while the agreement moves through the union’s ratification process. I’m encouraged by this progress and hopeful that the agreement will provide the fair wages, benefits, and workplace protection these essential workers deserve.

Budget negotiations continue in Harrisburg, and we await action from the state Senate after the House sent them a budget proposal almost three months ago. The House has remained focused on moving important legislation forward. We are now on six-hour call to return to the Capitol once there is a budget deal ready for a vote.

Last week, we continued to pass bills that address everyday challenges facing Pennsylvanians, strengthen consumer protections, and improve the quality of life for families across the Commonwealth. Here are a few bills we recently approved:

H.R. 363 directs a study of Pennsylvania’s childcare industry and calls for recommendations to improve access, affordability, and long-term sustainability. The study will help identify ways the Commonwealth can better support working families, childcare providers, and our workforce.

H.B. 2551 would strengthen consumer protections by prohibiting the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and all Commonwealth agencies from using text messages to notify residents about fines, fees, or tolls. With the increase in text message scams impersonating government agencies, this bill would help protect residents from fraudulent messages and potential identity theft.

H.B. 95 would require AI-generated or manipulated content used to sell consumer goods to include a disclosure. As artificial intelligence becomes more common in advertising and marketing, consumers deserve to know when the content they see has been created or altered by AI.

On Saturday I celebrated the Fourth of July (and America 250) in Rose Valley Borough. Despite the heat, many neighbors came out to join the festivities, and Rose Valley Scout Troop 272 led the parade. Happy Birthday, America!

Virtual Public Meeting

Tuesday, July 7

6 PM

MIPC will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, July 7 at 6 PM to provide the public with an update on progress that has been made in cleaning up the gasoline spill reported last year. Residents can submit questions in advance through the Q&A form and join the virtual meeting online using the meeting link.

The interim site characterization report was submitted to DEP on June 19, 2026, and has an opportunity for public comments. DEP is encouraging MIPC to present an overview of the report and answer questions about it in tonight’s public meeting.    

The report, a plain language summary, and opportunity to publicly comment can be found at Public Comment – CHELSEA TANK FARM UPDATE WEBSITE.  The community is also welcomed to share their comments via email to both MIPC and DEP at MIPC1@monroe-energy.com and RA-EP-SEROECB@pa.gov, respectively.  The deadline for public comments is July 19, 2026.

MIPC is also continuing its monthly community office hours for residents seeking information and updates.
 

Office Hours  

• Aston Township Building – the first Monday of each month on a recurring basis.
  • Next Date: Monday, August 3 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

• Upper Chichester Township Building – the second Wednesday of each month on a recurring basis.
  • Next Date: Wednesday, July 8 from 8 AM – 4 PM

• The Myers Building on the Bethel Township Campus – the third Friday of each month on a recurring basis.
  • Next Date: Friday, July 17 from noon – 8 PM

PennDOT has announced that Aqua will begin utility construction on Route 252 (Providence Rd.) in Nether Providence Township beginning on Monday, July 20.

The roadway will be closed on weekdays from 9 AM – 3 PM through December 31 between Route 320 (Chester Rd./Providence Ave.) and West Rose Valley Rd. A detour will direct motorists via Route 320 (Providence Ave.), 22nd St., Route 352 (Edgmont Ave.), and Brookhaven Rd. Local access will be maintained.

Plan ahead and allow extra travel time while construction is underway.

Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.pa.gov/DOTprojects

Are you eligible for replacement SNAP benefits?

Did you lose food purchased with SNAP because of a power outage, fire, or other household misfortune? You may qualify for replacement SNAP benefits.

To be eligible, you must report the loss and apply within 10 days of the disaster. Contact your local County Assistance Office or call the Statewide Customer Service Center at

1-877-395-8930 to begin the process.

You can learn more, find your local CAO, and access the required forms by visiting www.dhs.pa.gov/SNAP. If you have questions or need help navigating the process, my office is always here to assist.

I am excited to share with you a project that was recently unveiled. The Pennsylvania Turnpike, in conjunction with the American Legion, announced the installation of two courtesy veterans parking spots at each of our 17 turnpike service plazas.

While this is a small way to say “thank you” to our veterans who have sacrificed so much for us, it will have a big impact on many veterans every day as they travel across our great state.

The latest grant opportunities from the state have been released.

My office is happy to connect you with government funding opportunities like these, so please reach out if you have a question or need a letter of support.

Woodlyn

Thursday, July 9

1 PM – 3 PM

DCHA Kinder Park – Building 4 Community Room

1857 Constitution Ave., Woodlyn

Chester Township

Tuesday, July 14

1 PM – 3 PM

DCHA Fairgrounds - Bridgeview Apartments

1301 Peterson St., Chester Township

Upland Borough

Tuesday, July 21

1 PM – 3 PM

MacQueen Hall – 224 Castle Ave., Upland

Staying Safe Online & Off at the N.I.T.E. Center on the Neumann University Campus.

Thursday, August 6

10 AM - noon

We are partnering with the N.I.T.E. Center for a FREE workshop for seniors that will help you:

• Spot scams and phishing emails
• Use strong passwords and manage accounts safely
• Recognize safe websites and pop-ups
• Identify scam calls and messages

To register for this event and receive all the details, call my office at 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net.

Medicare 101- In person event

Monday, August 24

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Aston Community Center – 3270 Concord Rd., Aston

To register, call 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, August 27

Noon – 5 PM

Brookhaven Municipal Center

2 Cambridge Rd., Brookhaven

Be on the lookout for the registration link when it goes live in the upcoming weeks.

Retirement Planning Seminar

August 31

5:30 PM – 7 PM

Brookhaven Municipal Center – 2 Cambridge Rd., Brookhaven

Calculating what you need to retire can be difficult. Where do you start to come up with that magic number? As you enter the next season of your life, do you have a strategy to make it last? We will be joined by a representative from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities for a FREE Retirement Planning Seminar. This session will help you understand how much you may need to live out your golden years with financial stability and outline several strategies to ensure that you can make that nest egg last.  

To register, call my office or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net

Tech Support

Tuesday, July 14 and Thursday, July 23

11 AM – 1 PM

Chester Senior Center

721 Hayes St., Chester

PA Women History Presentation: The Justice Bell

Wednesday, July 8

6:30 PM

Radnor Memorial Library

114 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne

The presentation will feature Amanda Owen, author of the book The Justice Bell: Tracing the Journey of a Forgotten Symbol. The book provides the first in-depth documentation of the Justice Bell’s creation, its historic 1915 tour, years of obscurity, and its rediscovery a century later.

To learn more click READ MORE.

DCHD – Navigating Our Health Care System

If you were previously a Crozer patient and need assistance obtaining your medical records, join DCHD for a special walk-in support event where staff will be available to guide you through the process.
 

Wednesday, July 15

3 PM – 6 PM

Delaware County Wellness Center
125 Chester Avenue, Yeadon, PA 19050

Walk-ins welcome
Please bring your cell phone and a valid ID

Questions? Call the Delaware County Wellness Line at 484-276-2100.

DCHD Back to School Donation Drive

Donations for the 3rd Annual Back to School Fair are being collected through August 7.

The Back-to-School Fair will be held on Saturday, August 15.

To see what donations are being accepted and for drop-off locations, check the graphic.

For more information, contact the Delaware County Wellness Line at 484-276-2100

Rose Tree Summer Festival

Program runs through August 16

Rose Tree Park

1771 N. Providence Rd., Media

There are no rain dates, so if a show can go on safely, it will.
Call 610-891-4455 to check for a cancellation message.
To receive notifications, text the word DELCOPARKS to 888777 or select Parks & Recreation Alerts in the Delco Alert system.

For a complete list of the shows, visit:

Rose Tree Summer Festival | Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Capitol
512-E Main Capitol Building

 PO Box 202161
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2161
(717) 705-2567

District Office

115 E. Brookhaven Rd.
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 534-6880

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