DCMH Sale to Upper Darby School District Finalized; Get Your Medical Records for Free

(Aug 26, 2025)

The latest update on the sale of Delaware County Memorial Hospital Read more

 

Krueger to host seniors at Medicare 101 seminar on Aug. 26

(Aug 20, 2025)

BROOKHAVEN, Aug. 20 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, is inviting senior residents of her legislative district to a free Medicare seminar at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the Ridley Township Library, 100 MacDade Blvd., Folsom. Krueger said a trained PA Medi counselor will be there to answer questions and discuss Medicare enrollment timing, supplemental plans, copays, deductibles and how to avoid penalties. “Whether you’re just turning 65 and becoming eligible for Medicare or you’ve had Medicare for some time, it’s important to fully understand how it works and keep track of important dates,” Krueger said. “I encourage all our senior residents to attend this seminar to learn about coverage and stay on track.” Registration for this free event is required . Interested residents can register by calling Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880 or by emailing RepKrueger@pahouse.net . Read more

 

We need a balanced budget now; the House Fellowship Program opens for applications, and more

(Aug 19, 2025)

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The Next Crozer Hearing is Wednesday, Aug. 20

(Aug 19, 2025)

As a reminder, Prospect Medical Holdings, the California-based hedge fund that forced the Crozer Health system into bankruptcy has its next scheduled hearing tomorrow, Wednesday, August 20, at 11:30 am. If you want to follow the bankruptcy case more closely, Prospect Medical Holdings has created a website with information that includes court documents and hearing dates, including a link to watch the upcoming hearings: https://cases.omniagentsolutions.com/?clientId=3725 and https://us-courts.webex.com/meet/jerniga Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District

(Aug 19, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Environmental Protection: Small Business Advantage Grant Program Who May Apply: Pennsylvania-based small businesses Use: Adopt processes or acquire equipment which results in energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and natural resource protection. Funds: Funding can range from 50% or $7,500 (whichever is less) up to 80% or $12,000 (whichever is less) and will vary depending on environmental impact and project location. A total of $1 million is available in this round of funding. Application Deadline: March 13, 2026, or whenever funds are exhausted. More information: DEP website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Who May Apply: Technical and trade schools, school districts, post-secondary academic institutions, workforce Read more

 

Krueger, Kearney to host Aug. 25 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinic

(Aug 18, 2025)

BROOKHAVEN, Aug. 18 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger and state Sen. Tim Kearney are inviting residents to a free clinic on the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 at the Ridley Township Public Library, 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom. Registration is required to obtain a time slot for application assistance by calling Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880 or by emailing RepKrueger@pahouse.net . “My office helps hundreds of people apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate each year, and I encourage all eligible residents to apply if they have not done so already,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. “I’m glad to be able to hold this event and hopefully make the process easier for residents. Plus, eligible property owners living in Ridley Township qualify for an extra rebate.” The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians 65 or older, widows and widowers 50 or older and people with disabilities 18 or older. The income limit is $46,520 a year for homeowners and renters , and half of applicants’ Social Security and/or Railroad Retirement income is excluded. Spouses, personal representatives or estates may also file rebate claims on behalf of claimants who lived at least one day in 2024 and meet all other eligibility criteria. Rebates are as high as $1,000. An extra benefit is that Ridley Township offers a Read more

 

Aug. 12 Crozer and Prospect Medical Holdings Bankruptcy Update

(Aug 12, 2025)

Aug. 12 Crozer and Prospect Medical Holdings Bankruptcy Update Read more

 

Summer 2025 Newsletter

(Aug 12, 2025)

Click here to read my latest newsletter. Read more

 

DCMH and Taylor Hospital update, Impending SEPTA Cuts, and more

(Aug 05, 2025)

DCMH and Taylor Hospital update, Impending SEPTA Cuts, and more Read more

 

August 4 Bankruptcy Hearing Update

(Aug 05, 2025)

Prospect Medical Holdings sought permission to abandon DCMH and Taylor properties Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Aug 05, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County: Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund Who May Apply: Municipalities, authorities, councils of government, non-profits and for-profit businesses in Allegheny County. Use: Economic development projects, infrastructure development projects, job training, community improvement projects, public safety projects, and public interest projects. Funds: Project budgets must be between $150,000 and $500,000. Application Deadline: August 22, 2025 More information: RAAC Website Department of Transportation: Rail Freight Transportation Grant Who May Apply: Redevelopment authorities, rail companies, and for profit businesses Use: Investments in rail structure to keep and/or boost economic development. Funds: $41 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: August 29, 2025 More information: PennDOT Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Endowment Act – Treatment Training Who May Apply: For-profit entity, non-profit entity, an entity affiliated with a CAC or MDIT (e.g., public agency or hospital), unit of local government, or schools including colleges and universities. Use: This funding is specifically for the training of persons who treat adult and/or child victims/survivors of child sexual abuse. Funds: A total of $250,000 in state Endowment Act funds is being announced to Read more

 

A Crozer Hearing Update, National Night Out Events, and more

(Jul 29, 2025)

A Crozer Hearing Update, National Night Out Events, and more Read more

 

State Budget Moves to Senate as SEPTA Faces Critical Cuts

(Jul 22, 2025)

State Budget Moves to Senate as SEPTA Faces Critical Cuts Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jul 21, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Main Street Matters (MSM) Who May Apply: Units of local government, redevelopment and/or housing authorities, nonprofits, economic development organizations, housing corporations, community development corporations, business improvement districts, neighborhood improvement districts, downtown improvement districts, and similar organizations incorporated as authorities. Use: A flexible tool for use in community and economic development for a variety of uses including planning activities, façade grant programs, business improvement grant programs, accessible housing programs, and district development grants. Funds: Individual grant awards vary depending on the type of grant. Application Deadline: August 31, 2025 More information: DCED Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Who May Apply: Municipalities and counties Use: Advance crisis intervention programs that target the risk factors likely to lead to gun violence and implement projects that support emerging issues and priorities adopted within its SCIP Funding Framework. Funds: A combined total of $4,071,291 in federal FY 2022-2023 and FY 2024 Byrne SCIP Local and Under $10K Share funds is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund approximately 20 grants with budgets not to exceed $200,000 over the Read more

 

Budget Update

(Jul 15, 2025)

Budget Update Read more

 

How the Big Beautiful Bill Impacts YOU

(Jul 08, 2025)

How the Big Beautiful Bill Impacts YOU Read more

 

Where to Celebrate the 4th in Delco, Pushing for Transit Funding, and More!

(Jul 01, 2025)

Where to Celebrate the 4th in Delco, Pushing for Transit Funding, and More! Read more

 

PA House passes bill outlawing animal trafficking in PA

(Jun 25, 2025)

The trade of ivory and other animal parts is a strong contributing factor in the endangerment and extinction of wildlife. By participating in this trade, even unwittingly, Pennsylvanians could be enabling illegal poaching activities in other countries. Read more

 

How to stay safe in a heatwave, prohibiting wildlife trafficking in PA, and more!

(Jun 24, 2025)

How to stay safe in a heatwave, prohibiting wildlife trafficking in PA, and more! Read more

 

A word about the political violence in Minnesota this weekend, legislative updates from Harrisburg, and more

(Jun 17, 2025)

A word about the political violence in Minnesota this weekend, legislative updates from Harrisburg, and more Read more

 

DCMH Sale to Upper Darby School District Finalized; Get Your Medical Records for Free
Aug 26, 2025

Krueger to host seniors at Medicare 101 seminar on Aug. 26
Aug 20, 2025

We need a balanced budget now; the House Fellowship Program opens for applications, and more
Aug 19, 2025

The Next Crozer Hearing is Wednesday, Aug. 20
Aug 19, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
Aug 19, 2025

Krueger, Kearney to host Aug. 25 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinic
Aug 18, 2025

Aug. 12 Crozer and Prospect Medical Holdings Bankruptcy Update
Aug 12, 2025

Summer 2025 Newsletter
Aug 12, 2025

DCMH and Taylor Hospital update, Impending SEPTA Cuts, and more
Aug 05, 2025

August 4 Bankruptcy Hearing Update
Aug 05, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Aug 05, 2025

A Crozer Hearing Update, National Night Out Events, and more
Jul 29, 2025

State Budget Moves to Senate as SEPTA Faces Critical Cuts
Jul 22, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jul 21, 2025

Budget Update
Jul 15, 2025

How the Big Beautiful Bill Impacts YOU
Jul 08, 2025

Where to Celebrate the 4th in Delco, Pushing for Transit Funding, and More!
Jul 01, 2025

PA House passes bill outlawing animal trafficking in PA
Jun 25, 2025

How to stay safe in a heatwave, prohibiting wildlife trafficking in PA, and more!
Jun 24, 2025

A word about the political violence in Minnesota this weekend, legislative updates from Harrisburg, and more
Jun 17, 2025