Paper Shredding Event in Penn Valley is April 6; Meet the Rep Event is Friday

Rep. Mary Jo Daley March 25, 2025 | 2:06 PM

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I helped release a new wildlife conservation report from the Capitol this month. Read on for more.

Dear Neighbor,

I’d like to remind you that my Paper Shredding Event is April 6.

If you have papers and documents that need securely shredded and recycled, then my free Paper Shredding Event is for you. Join me for a free shred event Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to noon (or until the truck is full) at Har Zion Temple, 1500 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley.

For more information, please contact my district office at repmaryjodaley@pahouse.net or (610) 832-1679.

Meanwhile, thank you to all the veterans and partners who made my Veterans Tribute Lunch such a wonderful event this month!

Special thanks to Spring Mill Fire Company No.1 for use of their ballroom, and the Valley Forge Military Academy & College Color Guard for their moving ceremony.

And finally, thank you to West Point alum, combat veteran and pilot Ashley Ehasz for her keynote speech. I feel as though everyone was moved by the luncheon, myself especially. It's an honor representing your needs as veterans in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Thank you to all the veterans for your input and selfless service to our country!

In legislative news, this week in House session, I’m proud to report that I voted to make sure health care under the Affordable Care Act is protected in Pennsylvania. The Affordable Care Act has saved lives, protected people and grown our economy here in Pennsylvania, but the ACA is under constant attack at the federal level.

Thanks to the ACA and our work in the legislature to create Pennie, nearly every Pennsylvanian is covered with high-quality, affordable health insurance.

Health care should not be a luxury and neither should access to basic services that most of us take for granted. By protecting access to these services, we’re protecting the health of our neighbors, our families and our friends – today and tomorrow. You can tell the Pennsylvania Senate to concur with our bills here.

I’m also pleased to share that we had a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day in the Capitol thanks to The Doherty Petri Lancaster School of Irish Dance. The studio was founded in 2015 by Esther Pujol. Students from it have danced in over 200+ performances in the surrounding areas from nursing homes to concerts with Celtic bands from Ireland.

These young people are absolutely amazing to see, and I thank them for sharing their craft with us!

As a descendant of Irish immigrants, I am deeply grateful for their courage and determination. Irish immigrants’ hard work helped shape this nation, just as countless new Americans continue to do today.

Last week in the Capitol as well, I was proud to join state Rep. Jason Ortitay to release a new wildlife corridor and conservation report. The new report from PennEnvironment highlights innovative wildlife corridor projects around the state that protect PA's native wildlife & aids conservation efforts. This is in addition to our efforts from last year to better protect wildlife and safeguard ecosystems in PA.

Watch part of the news conference here:

Meanwhile, in the district, state Sen. Amanda Cappelletti and I visited the Jewish Relief Agency Warehouse this morning. The Jewish Relief Agency brings together people of all means, ages and backgrounds to address the community needs. Many thanks for letting us visit and teaching us more about your operations!

Meet the Rep Event is Friday

I’d also like to remind everyone that I will be holding my March Meet the Rep Event at 10:30 a.m. this Friday, March 28, at the William Jeanes Memorial Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill.

Residents of the 148th Legislative District are invited to chat with me about a variety of state government issues. If you have questions, this is the time to ask!

An RSVP is required. Please call or email the district office at: (610) 832-1679 or repmaryjodaley@pahouse.net.

Save the date for my April Meet the Rep

Next month, my Meet the Rep Event will take place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the Penn Wynne Library, 130 Overbrook Parkway, Penn Wynne, PA 19096.

If you don’t get a chance to join us this Friday, then I hope to see you next month!

An RSVP is required. Please call or email the district office at: (610) 832-1679 or repmaryjodaley@pahouse.net.

Community events scheduled

Lower Merion Public Works offers free disposal of refuse and recyclables at their complex at 1300 N. Woodbine Ave., Penn Valley. Call 610-667-1952 or 610-667-1953 for more information.

Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Dispose of your unwanted refuse and recyclables — household appliances, textiles, plastic, glass, newsprint, and plain old trash — without charge!

On behalf of the Montgomery County Commissioners, I am pleased to invite you to their upcoming "Board on the Road" meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3. The meeting will be held at the Lower Merion Township Administration Building, 75 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore.

The goal of these "on the road" meetings is to allow the commissioners to connect with residents and conduct business outside of the traditional county seat, which is Norristown.

Help with heating costs is available

We are in the thick of winter, so it’s important that you’re able to stay warm in your home! Applications are now available for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program can help you keep warm and safe during this time of year by helping with your heating bill. For more information on this program, to see if you qualify, and to apply, visit here or contact my office.

Save the date for my Senior Fair: June 13

Please save the date for my annual districtwide Senior Fair from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 13 at the Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood.

This free event will feature vendors focused on senior life all under one roof – including state, federal and local agencies, veterans’ organizations, insurance providers, community organizations and more! Can’t wait to see you there!