The entire nation is gearing up to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in July, and Philadelphia is getting in on the festivities.

 

 Visit the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to take an immersive journey on how a new nation was born and the ambitious experiment in self-government that was launched.

 

America’s Founding is an interactive exploration of the American Revolution and the creation of some of America’s founding documents –

the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

 

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets: America's Founding | Constitution Center.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that base repair operations will close two sections of Terwood Road in Upper Moreland and Lower Moreland townships.

 

Weather permitting, motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

• Tuesday, May 5, through Wednesday, May 20, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Terwood Road will be closed and detoured weekdays between Edge Hill Road and Davisville Road. During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Edge Hill Road, Route 63 (Moreland Road), Route 611 (Old York Road), and Davisville Road.

• Tuesday, May 5, through Wednesday, May 20, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Terwood Road will be closed and detoured weekdays between Edge Hill Road and Route 63 (Welsh Road).

During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Edge Hill Road and Route 63 (Old Welsh Road/Welsh Road).

 

Local access will be maintained at all times. School buses and emergency vehicles will be permitted access through the work zones.

 

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area or along the detour routes because backups and delays may occur.

On Friday, state Rep. Brian Munroe and I toured the Bristol House Memory Care Unit in Warrington, PA. Bristol House Memory Care serves members in both of our legislative districts and is imperative to the care of those suffering from memory loss impairment. We were welcomed by Kim Carhart, executive director and director of nursing, who gave us a tour of their facility and then sat for a discussion on what important work they do for the community, as well as how we legislators can help and support what they do.

 

Bristol House is designed to encourage residents to be as active and independent as they are able. The care team supports residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating. They engage residents with several activities and programs to promote social, physical, and cognitive stimulation.

 

Bristol House is owned by a local family who has had success in the hospitality industry, and their goal is to make memory care more person-centered.

 

Thank you to Bristol House for hosting us and for providing such quality and important care to loved ones in our community.

If you need help getting ready for the Primary Election, it’s easy to connect with Montgomery County Voter Services! 

 

This year, they’re opening four satellite offices and extending hours at their main office in Norristown.

 

Satellite office hours: 11 AM – 4 PM

May 2: Pottstown & Willow Grove

May 3: Lansdale & Lower Merion

May 9: Lansdale & Lower Merion

May 10: Pottstown & Willow Grove

 

The Norristown office will also be open 11 AM – 4 PM on May 2, 3, 9, and 10, in addition to regular weekday hours.

 

A Mobile Voter Services office will also travel to locations across the county. 

 

At any of these sites, you can:

 

-Register to vote (by the May 4 deadline).

-Apply for a mail-in ballot.

-Complete your mail-in ballot on the spot.

 

Learn more here.

Looking to securely return your mail-in ballot for the May 19 Primary Election?

 

Here are the two best ways to return your ballot:

 

-You can complete it on the spot at a satellite office during its open hours.

 

-You can drop it in one of the secure ballot drop boxes found across the county.

They are open 24/7 until 8 PM on May 19.  

 

The drop boxes closest to us are:

Abington – Township Municipal Building

Abington Township Municipal Building • 1176 Old York Road • Abington, PA 19001 

and

Upper Moreland - Willow Grove Annex  

Willow Grove Annex • 102 N. York Road • Willow Grove, PA 19090 

Our office is thrilled to be a donation drop-off site for the Tigris Foundation's "Spring Into Action" event. Donations will be going to support local nonprofits that help children in our community.

 

On Saturday, May 16, from 9 AM-1 PM at the Upper Dublin Lutheran Church, come and enjoy activities and community resources.

Come for the fun -- stay for the heart.

 

See the flyer for what donations are being collected.

Our office will be accepting donations between May 1 and May 14.