Celebrating community at National Night Out

Rep. Ed Neilson August 10, 2026 | 3:16 PM

National Night Out 2026

What a great night! Thank you 8th District Police Advisory Council for inviting us to another successful night out. It was a pleasure to see so many members of the community join us for some fun.

We’re always working for you!

Make your voice heard by voting

Elections happen more than every four years and every vote matters to make change happen. Make sure you’re registered, that your registration is up-to-date and you know where your polling place is.

Not voting is a missed opportunity to select the candidates that will fight for you and your best interests.

Supporting our Veterans

No veteran should face hardship alone. The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs' Veterans Temporary Assistance program offers eligible veterans and surviving dependents support for essentials—food, shelter, fuel, clothing—up to $1,600 in a 12-month period. Since the program's launch, it has delivered $8.6 million in aid to 9,650+ service members, veterans, and families. To learn more, click here.

LIHEAP supplemental payment

Households that received LIHEAP during the 2025-26 season and include at least one family member who has a disability, is age 60 or older, or is a child under the age of 6, are scheduled to receive a $100 supplemental payment from LIHEAP. Supplemental payments are being distributed directly to PECO or PGW. Eligible households will receive the benefit automatically and do not need to apply.

Rep. Neilson's Traffic Alerts

Pavement Repair Underway on I-95 North near Betsy Ross Bridge in Philadelphia

PennDOT announced that emergency pavement repair has closed the right lane on northbound Interstate 95 just north of the Betsy Ross Bridge exit (Exit 26) in Northeast Philadelphia.

The right lane will remain closed on northbound I-95 until PennDOT’s contractor can make the necessary repairs and safely reopen the lane to traffic.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because significant backups and delays will occur.

North I-95 Ramp to I-276 East Bristol Township

Monday, August 10, through Thursday, August 13, from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, the ramp from northbound I-95 to eastbound I-276 will be closed and detoured. During the closure, northbound I-95 drivers will be directed to use the southbound Route 413 (Bristol) Interchange to northbound U.S. 13 (Bristol Pike) to access the ramp to eastbound I-276 (I-95 North/New York).

Lighting Installations Planned on Interstate 95 Girard Point Bridge

Wednesday, August 12, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a right lane closure will be in place on southbound I-95 between Broad Street (Route 611) and Enterprise Avenue

Pavement Marking Installations on Interstate 295 in Bucks County

Tuesday, August 11, through Thursday, August 13, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, lane closures will be in place on eastbound and westbound I-295 approaching the U.S. 1 Interchange.

Crack Sealing Night Next Week on Interstates 76, 95, 676 in Philadelphia

Monday, August 10, through Saturday, August 15, from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between Grays Ferry Avenue and Snyder Avenue.
Monday, August 10, through Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on I-95 between the Academy Road Interchange and the Bucks County line.
Thursday, August 13, through Friday, August 21, from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on I-676 between I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and 21st Street.

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

Travelers can check conditions on major roads by visiting www.511PA.com