Medicare Open Enrollment began on October 15 and continues through December 7, 2026. If you or a loved one have questions about how Medicare works and which coverage option is right for you, Pennsylvania Department of Aging's PA MEDI is here to help!

 

PA MEDI provides free and confidential counseling from certified professionals. Give them a call at 1-800-783-7067!

PennDOT held a media briefing to outline plans for winter services, highlight job opportunities, and discuss how Pennsylvanians can prepare for the season.

 

To be prepared for inclement weather on the road, basic necessities like nonperishable food, water, warm clothing and blankets, phone chargers, snow scrapers and brushes, and specialized items such as medication or supplies for children and pets should be kept in vehicles throughout the winter travel season. More suggestions for emergency necessities, including checklists, are available online.

 

For more information to help prepare for the winter season, PennDOT offers operational information and traveler resources on its winter web page.

 

The public can access travel information on nearly 40,000 state-maintained roadway miles year-round at www.511PA.com, and during the winter they can find plow-truck locations and details of when state-maintained roadways were last plowed. The information is made possible by PennDOT’s Automated Vehicle Location technology, which uses units in the over 2,700 department-owned and rented plow trucks to send a cellular signal showing a truck’s location.  

Here is a friendly reminder of upcoming election deadlines as the General Election approaches.

• Monday, Oct. 19 – Last day to register to vote.
• Tuesday, Oct. 27– Last day to apply for an absentee or mail-in ballot.
• Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Election Day: Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voters must be in line by 8 p.m. to cast their ballot. Mail-in and absentee ballots must be received by your county election office by 8 p.m.

If you are unsure of your polling location or have other inquiries about voting or elections in Pennsylvania, please click below for more information:

 

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I was honored to attend the Lifesaving Recognition Ceremony celebrating the civilians and first responders whose exceptional actions, dedication, and teamwork contributed to the life-saving efforts of Richard “Butch” Pletcher.

 

One of our own Hatboro residents, Tony Greco, was on the scene when Mr. Pletcher had a medical event. Along with a nurse who was walking down the street at the time, they performed lifesaving efforts on Mr. Pletcher until first responders arrived on the scene and took over. These heroic efforts saved Mr. Pletcher’s life.

 

To Tony and all of the other responders on the scene, thank you for your courage, skill, and decisive actions which all led to a life being saved. You have our sincerest gratitude.

 

Along with Representative Joe Ciresi of the 146th District, and Representative Eddie Day Pashinski of the 121st District, I will join the orchestra on stage to narrate the program with projected images illustrating the story.

 

If you miss the show in Lower Moreland, here is information on the other shows:

Our first Saturday SEPTA Senior Key Card event was a great success! My staffers Sue and Laura were able to help over 15 people apply for their SEPTA Senior Key Cards so that they have access to free transportation across Southeastern PA!

 

If you are 65+ and don’t already have your SEPTA Senior Key Card, stop into our office during open business hours and we can help you apply for a card which will be delivered right to your door in 4-6 weeks!

 

And remember – SEPTA Senior Key Cards DO EXPIRE! So be sure to check the date at the bottom of your card to avoid delays in using it. Our office can also assist with renewals and can do that up to 60 days in advance of the expiration date!

 

We look forward to helping you save money and gas by using SEPTA public transportation to get where you need to go!

Need to return your mail-in or absentee ballot?

 

Secure ballot drop boxes are now open for the 2026 General Election and will be open 24 hours a day until 8 p.m. on Election Day. See below for the closest drop boxes located in and around the 152nd District. Residents can deposit mail-in ballots and absentee ballots at a secure ballot drop box as an alternative to returning their ballot by USPS mail.

 

You may also return your mail-in or absentee ballot to one of the Voter Services Satellite Offices. All five satellite offices for the 2026 General Election will be open on Saturdays and Sundays now through October 25 with new operating hours - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

The closest satellite office in our district is the Willow Grove Satellite Office:

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

 

Ballots are collected from the drop boxes daily by County Security and stored securely at the Voter Services office.

 

Once you have returned your mail-in or absentee ballot, you can check the status of your ballot here:

Check the status of your mail-in ballot