House passes transit funding for 5th time, Crozer update, upcoming events and more

Rep. Leanne Krueger August 12, 2025 | 12:57 PM

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Dear Neighbor,

Yesterday, in a move to safeguard Pennsylvania’s public transit systems, I and my colleagues in the House passed House Bill 1788 marking the fifth time our chamber has approved legislation to fund mass transit statewide. The bill, introduced by Rep. Sean Dougherty (D–Philadelphia), includes an extra $300 million in funding for critical investments in SEPTA, rural transit agencies, and millions in additional funding for infrastructure projects across all 67 counties.

SEPTA has continuously warned of imminent service cuts if funding is not secured by August 14 with reductions scheduled to begin August 24 and a 21.5% fare increase to follow. These cuts and increased fares will have a negative effect in our district with routes running less frequently or eliminated, potentially leaving thousands of our neighbors unable to get to work, attend doctor’s appointments, or run errands.

After being on vacation most of the last two months, the Senate is finally scheduled to return to voting session at 4pm today. The House has led with urgency and cooperation, passing multiple budget bills with bipartisan support -- now the Senate must do their part! Pennsylvanians deserve a functioning transit system and a fully funded budget. The longer the delay, the greater the risk to our communities, economy, and infrastructure. SEPTA is essential to our community, and we must act now!

Please make your voice heard. Go to our online Action Center now to tell your Senators to Fund SEPTA and Pass the Budget!

Crozer Update and Prospect Medical Holdings Bankruptcy

Last week ChristianaCare completed a $50M deal to take over five outpatient locations that they bought from Crozer after winning a bankruptcy auction in May. Christiana reopened imaging services on August 4 at the former Crozer locations in Broomall, Glen Mills, Havertown and Media. They are working to reopen surgical, primary care and behavioral health services at these locations over the next two months.

The next bankruptcy hearing for Prospect, the California-based hedge fund that owns the Crozer Health system, is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, at 2:30 pm. If you want to follow the bankruptcy case more closely, Prospect Medical Holdings 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=3725and https://us-courts.webex.com/meet/jerniga

In The District

National Night Out Events

Last Tuesday, my staff attended National Night Out events in Aston Township and Ridley Township! It was great to see our community come together to connect, have fun, and spend time with our first responders.

National Night Out is national community-building campaign to promote police-community partnerships.

A big thank you to our local first responders and the amazing volunteers who made these events possible.

Important Programs and Services

PECO Customer Relief Fund

Qualifying customers are able to apply for assistance through PECO’s temporary Customer Relief Fund (CRF). This is a $10 million fund to provide eligible PECO customers relief in the form of credits to their heating and cooling bills, including electricity and natural gas.

Qualifying customers will receive a grant of $500, which will appear in qualifying customers’ bills as credits.

For more information or to apply visit:

https://www.peco.com/.../assistance.../customer-relief-fund

PHEAA Webinars

PA State Grant Form Form Completion

Wednesday, August 6

Creating Your StudentAid.gov Account

Wednesday, September 17

Tuesday, Novemeber 4

Searching for Scholarships

Wednesday, September 10

Wednesday, September 24

Financial Aid 101

Tuesday, November 18

Wednesday, December 10

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is offering webinars throughout the end of the year to assist families with student aid and financial assistance.

These courses include how to complete the PA State Grant form, Searching for Scholarships, and Financial Aid 101.

If you have a child interested in post-secondary education after high school – these webinars are for you!

Please use the following QR Codes or visit www.pheaa.org/virtual to register!

Every Child Deserves Access to Quality Healthcare

CHIP isn’t only for low-income families. Parents may think their kids can't get CHIP coverage because they make too much money. Not true!

CHIP covers uninsured kids and teens up to age 19 who are not eligible for Medical Assistance. Apply today: chipcoverspakids.com

There’s still time to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program!

Application deadline: December 31, 2025

There is still time to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, and my office is available to help! If you have questions about the program or need application assistance, reach out to my office.

August Mobile Office Hours

Woodlyn

Thursday, August 14

1 PM – 3 PM

DCHA Kinder Park – Building 4 Community Room

1857 Constitution Ave., Woodlyn

Upland Borough

Tuesday, August 19

1 PM – 3 PM

MacQueen Hall – 224 Castle Ave., Upland

Crum Lynne

Thursday, August 21

1 PM – 3 PM

American Legion FA Scott Post 777

137 Walter St., Crum Lynne

Our Events

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Event with Sen. Kearney

Monday, August 25

11 AM – 2 PM

Ridley Township Public Library

100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom

To register, call 610-544-6120.

Medicare 101- In-Person Event

Tuesday, August 26

6:30 PM

Ridley Township Public Library

100 E. MacDade Blvd. Folsom

To register, call 610-534-6880 or email at RepKrueger@pahouse.net.

Senior Expo

Thursday, September 18, 2025

11 AM - 1 PM

Brookhaven Municipal Center

2 Cambridge Rd.

Brookhaven, PA 19015

To RSVP for this event call my office at 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net

Clean Slate Expungement Clinic

Thursday, September 25, 2025

6 PM – 8 PM

Brookhaven Municipal Center

2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015

Reservations are required.

Email RepKrueger@pahouse.net or 610-534-6880

Fall Shred and Drug Take Back Event

Saturday, September 27

9 AM – Noon

Northley Middle School

2801 Concord Rd. Aston, PA 19014

Protect your identity and get rid of unneeded medications at this event I’m hosting with Sen. John Kane.

Veterans Appreciation Lunch

Thursday, October 23

11 AM – 1 PM

American Legion Hall, Post 926

3220 Concord Rd., Aston, PA 19014

To RSVP, call 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net

Veterans and family members are invited to this event that I am co-hosting with Sen. John Kane for a FREE lunch and to learn about government-related programs and services available.

Look for my Summer Newsletter

My printed newsletter should be arriving in your mailbox this week!

I’m excited for you to check it out. Inside, you’ll find updates on my work in Harrisburg, the services my office can provide, and a list of upcoming events.

You can also view the web version here.