Happy Fourth of July! I’m a huge fan of this holiday and the celebration of our collective declaration of independence and community. There’s something special about the unification of colonies, not just to fight a common enemy, but to build a shared nation. Read more
My job is… Complicated. I am rarely faced with issues that are either right or wrong, black or white. My job requires dealing in the gray space where sleep is lost and actions bring negative consequences. It is my honor to do this work and fight for us all, but transparency of thought is critical and goodwill is invaluable. Read more
June 13-19 is Men’s Health Week. Read more
Last weekend’s shootings on South Street in Philadelphia has again rattled our community. Read more
Last week I let you know that our colleague, Julian Morein, was moving on to the next chapter in his career at The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Read more
On Saturday, June 25, I am holding a Free Expungement Clinic co-hosted by Legal Aid of Southeastern PA and Montgomery County Public Defenders. Read more
Regarding COVID news, official cases seem to be on the rise, and anecdotally I have heard of COVID cases rising in my own personal orbit. Read more
CHELTENHAM, April 22 – State Rep. Napoleon Nelson, D-Montgomery, today announced two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants worth $2.5 million have been secured for Beth Sholom Synagogue and Salus University. “I am pleased to see this RACP funding invested into our community,” Nelson said. “The money will be used to help preserve an iconic landmark, the Beth Sholom Synagogue. It will also allow Salus University to modernize and better serve its students. I want to thank Governor Tom Wolf and all the hard-working people who helped secure this funding.” $2 million was awarded to the Beth Sholom Synagogue Preservation Foundation in Cheltenham Township. The funding will be used to repair and restore the synagogue’s dome. The building was designed by the great American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and is a National Historic Landmark. Special attention will be paid to both exterior and interior elements, including the landscaping. “As a National Historic Landmark, I am pleased to see the commonwealth invest this funding into our synagogue,” said Herb Sachs, immediate past president of the Beth Sholom Synagogue Preservation Foundation. “Our goal is to ensure the synagogue can still be used as a place of worship and future generations can continue to appreciate the architectural designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. We are grateful to Representative Nelson and Read more
My Glenside office has a new Constituent Services Advisor, Leah Abrams Read more
HARRISBURG, April 14 – State Rep. Napoleon Nelson, D-Montgomery, announced today three organizations in the 154 th Legislative District will receive Nonprofit Security Grants. The grant program funds security enhancement projects for churches, synagogues and other nonprofit organizations serving diverse communities across the commonwealth. The local recipients include: Congregation Adath Jeshurun: $25,000. Yeshivas Ohr Hachaim (DBA Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel): $75,000. Reconstructing Judaism: $24,967. “ “I am grateful that I can bring these much-needed resources back to our district, but I wish it wasn’t necessary,” Nelson said. “It is unconscionable to me that we must take these extraordinary steps to ensure all people can feel safe where they worship .” The grants, administered through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency , may be used for the following: Safety and security planning. Purchase of safety and security equipment. Purchase of security-related technology including, but not limited to, metal detectors, protective lighting, surveillance equipment, special emergency communications equipment, electronic locksets, deadbolts, trauma kits, and theft-control devices. Safety and security training. Threat awareness and response training. Upgrades to existing structures that enhance safety and security. Read more
This week kicked off the beginning of Women’s History Month, Colon, Kidney, and Multiple Myeloma Cancer Awareness Month among others. One of my favorite celebrations as we begin the month of March is Read Across America Day (Week). Read more
3G is going away: what you need to know. Read more
Plus millions in proposed education funding Read more
Celebrating members of my staff Read more
ELKINS PARK, Feb. 8 – Joined by community leaders, state Rep. Napoleon Nelson, D-Montgomery, wrote to Gov. Tom Wolf supporting a grant application submitted by Beth Sholom Synagogue. The letter followed a previous message sent by Nelson in October regarding the funding. Beth Sholom applied for a grant for structural repairs through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program in 2021. “Beth Sholom has been part of the Elkins Park community since 1951,” Nelson said. “Having been a beautiful centerpiece for decades and designated as a National Historic Landmark, it is paramount that we address the physical structure's needs so that the congregation can continue their amazing outreach to the members of the community in need.” Nelson said the synagogue prominently features a historic and distinctive roof that is in desperate need of extensive repairs. He also highlighted the many community services Beth Sholom conducts to help their neighbors. “Beth Sholom, the building, stands as an architectural symbol for our community,” said Brian Rissinger, executive director of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park. “Beth Sholom, the congregation, stands as a testament to how lives can be changed through study, worship and social action.” Beth Sholom was built in Elkins Park in 1951 and was the only synagogue designed by Read more
A letter from Rep. Nelson and community leaders to Governor Wolf advocating for grant dollars for repairs at Beth Sholom in Elkins Park. Read more
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Feb. 1 – State Rep. Napoleon Nelson, D-Montgomery, announced grants to assist local schools and improve local agriculture infrastructure. The Springfield Township School District will receive two grants of $12,713 each to go toward the purchase of new refrigerated cases to hold food and drink items in student cafeterias. The funding is part of package of competitive grants awarded to 44 elementary, middle and high schools through a program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. “Lunch is one of the most important times of the day for our students,” Nelson said. “These merchandisers will help provide students with easily accessible food and drink options to enjoy while helping streamline the work of our busy and dedicated cafeteria staff.” Funding for the PDE program is made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and grants are awarded to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. Schools can use the funding to purchase or upgrade equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves and dishwashers. Additionally, Nelson announced a $50,000 grant has been awarded to LifeLeaf Organic Farms and FarmerJawn Agriculture to build a nano-farm, a corner store and a kitchen/market to serve the local community. FarmerJawn is a black-owned agricultural company aiming to eliminate Read more
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This week, we held a town hall meeting in Springfield Township to provide residents in the area surrounding and down-stream of Cisco Park and Hillcrest Pond with an update on the coming stormwater remediation efforts. Township staff, commissioners, and PennDOT representatives were all on hand to address the next steps in our efforts to reinforce our literally crumbled infrastructure so that it may better withstand our current weather realities. As a recap and a heads up to the entire district, look for some construction along Bethlehem Pike around the area of Gordon Lane, Brookside Road, and Montgomery Avenue during the month of February and again around April or May to replace crumbled 100+ year old stormwater pipes and inlets. Feel free to check out this video of the meeting to get caught up on the discussion and, as always, contact my office, the township staff, or your local commissioners for more information. There are several other neighborhoods that have reached out to us regarding flood issues. We have not forgotten about you in the slightest. We are working to get caught up with the local municipalities on any pertinent background information as well as identifying plans or processes to bring forward. We will continue to advocate and will schedule additional townhalls as soon as is productive. Read more
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