Join our office and the Jenkintown Library for a clothing outreach event on Sunday, April 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. Pick up necessities for all ages, including clothing, shoes, hats, bags, and scarves! 

Interesting in donating? Contact RMilledge@pahouse.net or call my office at (215) 572-5210.  

SEPTA’s contractor will be working on both the inbound and outbound platforms at the Glenside Regional Rail Station. Crews will be demolishing the portion of platforms in place between the top of the stairwells and at the end of the bridge deck over Easton Rd. (see orange area in map above).  

Due to concerns that the work on the topside of the bridge deck could generate construction debris below the bridge, flagging a single lane of traffic is required as a safety precaution. These restrictions will be in place starting Monday and run through Friday, April 18 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. with no weekend work.  

All Regional Rail service will operate as normal weekdays during this scheduled work.  

Abington Township officials are alerting the communities surrounding SPS Technologies that scammers are targeting those who may be vulnerable, distressed, or concerned after the recent fire.  

These scams may be in the form of phone calls and text messages from unknown numbers offering assistance, in-person visits from solicitors, and/or false job offerings on the internet.  

In general, be cautious providing any personal or financial information to any individual or organization claiming to offer assistance, whether in-person, over the phone, or online. Please consult the Abington Township Fire Marshal’s Office’s press release for more details on potential scams and ways to stay safe.  

Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? We have heard from many constituents that they are looking to get more involved in our community, and volunteering is one of the best ways to do so. Click on the links in the names of each organization below to learn how to volunteer.  

• The Jenkintown Food Cupboard has a vast array of flexible volunteer opportunities and distributes needed food to about 170 Montco families each week. 

• Our office also partners with Mitzvah Circle, a non-profit who provides basic material goods, case management, and more to individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness, and difficult circumstances.  

• Family Promise of Montgomery County helps local families experiencing poverty and homelessness by offering emergency food relief, supportive housing, and more. 

• RSVP can help connect you with community-based volunteer opportunities that benefit disadvantaged preschool children, at-risk youth, the elderly, veterans, non-profit organizations, and more.

Although the deadline was extended to April 18, time is still running out to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program this season! You can receive from $200 up to $1,000 based on your household income, size, and fuel type. If you already received a LIHEAP grant this season, you cannot apply for another. 

If you need assistance applying, please contact my office at (215) 572-5210 or RepNelson@pahouse.net. The deadline to apply is now Friday, April 18. 

The REAL ID enforcement deadline of May 7 is approaching. By this date, you will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license/photo ID card OR another form of federally acceptable ID (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building or military installation that requires ID. 

This deadline only applies if you plan on doing any of these things on May 7. If you are flying domestically in August, for example, you do NOT need your REAL ID by May 7, but you will need it before your flight. Additionally, if you have a passport, that grants you the same access as a REAL ID would.  

PennDOT is offering special dedicated times at driver license & REAL ID centers to help PA residents get their REAL ID if you decide it is right for you.

On Monday, April 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., PennDOT will be offering REAL ID hours at a number of local driver license and REAL ID centers, including the West Oak Lane driver license center, Huntingdon Valley driver license center, Norristown driver license & REAL ID center, and King of Prussia driver license & REAL ID center. 

Further REAL ID Days and locations can be found on PennDOT’s website, as can information about which documents are required to obtain a REAL ID. Please reach out to my office with any questions.  

Registration is now open for the fifth annual Teen Safe Driving ROADeo, which aims to keep Bucks & Montgomery County high school students safe on the roadway through education, interaction, and fun. This is free event is sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. It will take place on Tuesday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montgomery Township Community & Recreation Center (1030 Horsham Rd., Montgomeryville, PA 18936).

Applications are now open for all K-12 students in Montco for the fourth annual Art and Poetry Freedom Contest! The theme for this year’s contest is “Hope in Action.” All students in Montco public, private, parochial, or home schools are invited to submit their own unique works of art and poetry speaking to that theme. 

Submissions are due by Friday, May 16 at 11:59 p.m. More information about the contest, including key dates, guidelines, and required application forms can be found Montgomery County’s website. 

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health has released its first Community Health Assessment (CHA) report, summarizing data about health and wellness among our residents.  

Head to Montgomery County’s website to learn more about how the CHA was conducted and to read the report.