Important SNAP and SEPTA Updates

(Oct 21, 2025)

Important SNAP and SEPTA Updates Read more

 

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

(Oct 16, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Fish and Boat Commission: Boating Facility Grant Program Who May Apply: Municipalities and non-profit organizations, including land trusts, conservancies, and watershed associations. Use: Planning, acquisition, development, expansion, and rehabilitation of public boating facilities Funds: Funds available may be adjusted by the commission and priority is given to projects with more than the required 50% match. Application Deadline: December 1, 2025 More information: PFBC 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 investment boards, economic development organizations, and non-profit organizations. For-profit entities are not eligible. Read more

 

Krueger, Delloso: Ridley PFAS mitigation bolstered by $35 million in state funding

(Oct 15, 2025)

$35 million in state funding goes to Ridley's water treatment plant for PFAS mitigation technology Read more

 

100 days later, no budget: tell the Senate to ACT NOW

(Oct 14, 2025)

100 days later, no budget: tell the Senate to ACT NOW Read more

 

Four Months Without a Budget: Call on the Senate Now

(Oct 07, 2025)

Four Months Without a Budget: Call on the Senate Now Read more

 

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

(Oct 02, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Farm-to-School Grant Program Who May Apply: A school district, school, charter school, private school or center with prekindergarten classes, kindergarten classes, elementary classes or middle school classes through the eighth grade that participates in a Federal child nutrition program Use: To educate prekindergartners through eighth graders and their families about the importance of choosing healthy, locally produced foods and to increase awareness of agriculture in this Commonwealth Funds: Up to $500,000 is expected to be available for the program Application Deadline: November 14, 2025 More information: PDA 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 Read more

 

Krueger Resolution Designating Oct. 3 ‘Kids Music Day’ Adopted by PA House

(Oct 01, 2025)

Harrisburg, Oct. 1 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger today announced the adoption of H.R. 299, which designates Oct. 3 “Kids Music Day” in Pennsylvania. Krueger introduced the resolution to celebrate the 10 th anniversary of Kids Music Day, founded by Keep Music Alive, a Brookhaven-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting music as an educational, therapeutic, and social medium. Keep Music Alive has partnered with educators, schools, nonprofits, and businesses locally and statewide to bring music education to new students through free lessons, open houses, performances, and “instrument pettings zoos,” events in which kids can try out a variety of musical instruments to see which they’d like to learn. “Music brings people of all walks of life together and provides many with a creative outlet for the stresses we face each day,” said Krueger. “This resolution doesn’t just honor Keep Music Alive for Brookhaven but seeks to bring awareness of the good music can do for our communities throughout the commonwealth. “As legislators, we should support families, educators, and arts advocates and the positive impacts they have on our residents – especially our children. Bolstering music education, and any arts education, strengthens our cultural heritage and inspires our kids to think innovatively about their futures. I am proud to see this Read more

 

Changes to Pennie, Returning to Harrisburg, and more

(Sep 30, 2025)

Changes to Pennie, Returning to Harrisburg, and more Read more

 

Protecting Our Communities from Gun Violence

(Sep 23, 2025)

Protecting Our Communities from Gun Violence Read more

 

A Budget Update, 9/11 Ceremony Recaps, and Medicare Enrollment Information

(Sep 16, 2025)

A Budget Update, 9/11 Ceremony Recaps, and Medicare Enrollment Information Read more

 

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

(Sep 16, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grant Who May Apply: A person may apply to the Department for a grant for an eligible project in an urban municipality. Use: To improve urban agricultural infrastructure in an urban area, improve or facilitate the aggregation of agricultural products in an urban area, entail the sharing of resources among urban agricultural entities or community organizations, and/or support community development in the project area. Funds: $500,000 is expected to be available contingent on the 2025-26 budget. Application Deadline: October 31, 2025 More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin 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 Read more

 

Fair Water Rates, Vaccine Availability, and a SEPTA Update

(Sep 09, 2025)

Fair Water Rates, Vaccine Availability, and a SEPTA Update Read more

 

Private Investor Group Acquires Taylor Hospital

(Sep 09, 2025)

Last Friday, Sept. 5, a private investor group known as KQT Aikens Partners acquired the former Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park for $1 million. The group has stated that they plan to reestablish medical services, including an emergency room, but the deal still requires approval from the bankruptcy court. Prospect Medical Holdings, the California-based private equity firm that owned Crozer Health System, filed for bankruptcy in January and subsequently closed all four hospitals. As reported several weeks ago, the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital was sold to the Upper Darby School District, which plans to use the property for a high school expansion. Prospect’s next hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, at 2:30 p.m . For those interested in following the bankruptcy case more closely, Prospect Medical Holdings has created a website with information, including court documents, hearing dates, and a link to watch 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

(Sep 05, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Office of the Budget: Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Who May Apply: Applicants must have been previously itemized in a Capital Budget Project Itemization Act. Use: Applicants can use funds for the purposes prescribed in the Capital Budget Project Itemization Act. Funds: Varied. Application Deadline: September 23, 2025 More information: OB website Department of Community and Economic Development: Local Share Account Statewide Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, municipal authorities, economic development agencies, redevelopment authorities, land banks, or councils of government. Non-profits may partner with an eligible applicant to apply on their behalf. Use: Projects in the public interest. Projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the community. Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization. Funds: The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects in the public interest. Grant requests must be at a minimum $25,000 and no more than $1,000,000. Application Deadline: November 30, 2025 More information: DCED Website Department of Agriculture: Agriculture and Youth Organization Grant Program Who May Apply: Agriculture and youth organizations, Read more

 

Belmont Behavioral Health to Support Mental Health Services Gap Left by Crozer

(Sep 02, 2025)

Last week, Delaware County announced that it had contracted with Belmont Behavioral Health to fill the gap in mental health crisis services left by the closure of Crozer Hospital. Crozer-Chester had operated the only inpatient crisis center in Delaware County before its closure earlier this year. Moving forward, the county will contract with Belmont to operate a 24-hour crisis center and a mobile crisis unit that will respond to 911 emergencies. The location of the crisis center has not yet been finalized, and Belmont’s services will ramp up over the next few months, including services for pediatric patients. We also reported last week on a new settlement between Prospect and Morgan Records Management that guarantees free access to your personal medical records for everyone, even if you are not a Medicaid recipient. This settlement was made possible because The Foundation for Delaware County will pay $3 million to cover the cost of medical records for thousands of former Crozer Health patients. We heard from a number of you that you were still being charged for your records, so we reached out to The Foundation for Delaware County to learn more. We were told that the agreement is still being implemented. Here is the link to request your medical records: Crozer Health - Request My Medical Records – it currently tells patients that “As of right now, payment will be required. Once the agreement is in place, we can refund your records request if you choose to Read more

 

SEPTA, Crozer, and PA Budget Updates, upcoming events, and more

(Sep 02, 2025)

SEPTA, Crozer, and PA Budget Updates, upcoming events, and more Read more

 

SEPTA Cuts are in Effect, DCMH Sells to UD School District, and more

(Aug 26, 2025)

SEPTA Cuts are in Effect, DCMH Sells to UD School District, and more Read more

 

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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Important SNAP and SEPTA Updates
Oct 21, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Oct 16, 2025

Krueger, Delloso: Ridley PFAS mitigation bolstered by $35 million in state funding
Oct 15, 2025

100 days later, no budget: tell the Senate to ACT NOW
Oct 14, 2025

Four Months Without a Budget: Call on the Senate Now
Oct 07, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Oct 02, 2025

Krueger Resolution Designating Oct. 3 ‘Kids Music Day’ Adopted by PA House
Oct 01, 2025

Changes to Pennie, Returning to Harrisburg, and more
Sep 30, 2025

Protecting Our Communities from Gun Violence
Sep 23, 2025

A Budget Update, 9/11 Ceremony Recaps, and Medicare Enrollment Information
Sep 16, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 16, 2025

Fair Water Rates, Vaccine Availability, and a SEPTA Update
Sep 09, 2025

Private Investor Group Acquires Taylor Hospital
Sep 09, 2025

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

Belmont Behavioral Health to Support Mental Health Services Gap Left by Crozer
Sep 02, 2025

SEPTA, Crozer, and PA Budget Updates, upcoming events, and more
Sep 02, 2025

SEPTA Cuts are in Effect, DCMH Sells to UD School District, and more
Aug 26, 2025

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