Hello, neighbors of the 168th!

I hope everyone is well on this dreary Friday! The dullness of this day cannot dampen our enthusiasm as we look forward to another two years of serving the wonderful communities of House District 168! It is truly an honor and a privilege to get up every day and go to work to serve our neighbors. I am grateful for the opportunity and thrilled to have such a fantastic team of dedicated public servants continuing with me into the next legislative session. Marie, Kate, Mary Ann, Alex, Kevin, Josie and I are happy to continue to serve you.

A lot has happened since I last wrote. As the House chamber reorganizes after the election, there have been elections and changes in leadership. I am pleased to report I have been appointed Chair of the Delco Delegation! Delco is a member of the Southeast PA Delegation, and I am proud to join my colleagues in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties to collaborate and advocate for solutions to the issues impacting Philly's collar counties. Transportation funding, healthcare access, attainable housing, property taxes, and education funding continue to be in the forefront and first up on the agenda to address in this new session. Identifying new sources of recurring funds for the state is also a number one priority. 

As highlighted below, we welcomed Middletown's Hosbach Family to the Capitol for a press conference and a bill signing with Governor Shapiro. It is so gratifying to see Morgan Rose's Law come to fruition, and I'm looking forward to more legislative successes in the new session. Congratulations Colleen and John and thank you for your advocacy.

I just want to share another heartfelt "thank you" to all our veterans. Our gratitude for all you have contributed and sacrificed in service to our country is appreciated on Veterans Day and every day. If you are a veteran and looking for help with state services, stop by our office, we can't wait to see you!

Some days I have to pinch myself to believe I am lucky enough to serve in this role. But I need your constant feedback and input to ensure I am addressing your concerns. Please always reach out via email repborowski@pahouse.net or by phone a 484-427-2884. I look forward to taking and working with you.

Thank you all so much. Have a great weekend!

In service,

In this edition:

Epilepsy awareness & bill signing with Gov. Shapiro

Monday was a joyous day in the Capitol as we celebrated the passage of Morgan Rose’s Law! We were joined by the Hosbachs (Morgan’s family), epilepsy advocates from across the commonwealth, and the PA Coroner’s Association as well as my co-prime sponsor on the bill, Rep. Ann Flood, for a press conference.

November is also National Epilepsy Awareness Month, so we not only recognized this legislative victory for families who have lost loved ones to SUDEP, but also the work we still need to do after this victory -- including legislation to create SUDEP education for patients and providers and to mandate insurance coverage for lifesaving seizure detection devices.

After the press conference, we headed up to the Governor’s reception room for a ceremonial bill signing with Gov. Shapiro! What a wonderful way to honor Morgan’s memory – thank you to her parents, Colleen and John, for turning their grief into advocacy and to her brother John, and grandparents John and Linda for their support.

Honoring "window keepers"

I joined PA Humanities in honoring Pennsylvania neighbors making a difference in their communities. Launched in April 2025 as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, the program is inspired by Philadelphia Poet Laureate Yolanda Wisher’s poem “The Window Keeper,” in which the Declaration of Independence is imagined as a skyscraper window that must be continually cleaned and cared for.

The initiative honors individuals who “clean” their communities — preserving history, fostering dialogue, creating cultural spaces, mentoring youth, and building connections.
  

I was proud to present Radnor resident Laurie Doan with a citation celebrating her work as the teen librarian at the Tredyffrin Public Library. She uses literature, history, and the arts to create library programs that  help teens explore their world, find their voices, and feel a sense of belonging.

Congratulations to all the honorees, your window keeping is vital to Pennsylvania!

Celebrating local veterans & police officers

And under a beautiful patriotic blue sky on Wednesday, the Borough of Media hosted truly the best hometown Veterans Day parade anywhere!

It was a beautiful day to join with my elected colleagues and neighbors of all ages to honor our veterans and their dedicated service to our country.

Congratulations to Radnor Middle School 8th grade student Emily Oumitouche, who placed first in the annual Veterans Day essay contest!

Thank you to the US Veterans Legacy Project, Media Borough, Delaware County, all the schools, community and veterans groups, first responders, and local sponsors for making the day so special!

Outdoor Recreation Town Hall

Sen. Tim Kearney and I welcomed Stephen Smith, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and Tim Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, for a town hall late last month. We were thrilled to be joined by so many outdoors enthusiasts who are engaged not just in the sport but in the conservation aspect of the sport.

PA ranks second only to Texas for the number of hunting licenses issued per year, and our fish stocking program is one of the largest and most active in the nation, running year-round to populate the state's 85,000 miles of streams and thousands of lakes.

These commissions conserve and protect Pennsylvania's wildlife. I am thrilled to work with groups like the Delco Anglers to encourage our next generation of sportsmen/women.

Thank you to Commissioners Smith and Schaeffer for joining us and thank you to Penn State Brandywine for being such gracious hosts!

50 years of weatherization at CAADC

Marie joined Community Action Agency of Delaware County in celebrating 50 years of the Weatherization Assistance Program!

For the past five decades this program has been helping to reduce household energy costs through a variety of energy conservation measures, including home energy audits, diagnostic air flow testing, weather stripping and caulking, heater inspection and service, and window replacement.

Congratulations on 50 years of keeping Pennsylvanians safe and healthy!

Monster Dash

It was a perfect Halloween morning for my best guy and I to support Edgmont Twp. Fire Company with a sunny but creepy run/walk through the annual Monster Dash 5K at The Bates Motel!

Things got a little scary on the route of the haunted hayride, but more than 300 runners and walkers braved the haunted trail and made it to the finish line. All were safe and accounted for!

Congratulations to everyone who organized and executed this fun annual event. The best way to kick off a haunted Halloween!

Radnor Shade Tree Commission

November 8 was a beautiful morning to replant a riparian buffer at Radnor Township’s beautiful Willow Park.

Members of the community, Radnor Shade Tree Commission, members of the Radnor Troop 284, and students from Villanova University turned out to plant native trees and bushes in an area that was overrun by invasive species.

I want to thank our fearless leaders Frank Parras, James Gibbons, Matt Golas, and everyone who turned out to beautify our community!

FYI

Boating safety reminders for fall

Pennie open enrollment

Pennie’s Open Enrollment begins November 1. Explore affordable health coverage options, including plans that cover 10 essential health benefits, such as preventive care, emergency services, and prescription drugs. Visit pennie.com to explore your options and check eligibility.

Federal small business credit survey

Delco EDC and the Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership have created a survey in which all for-profit businesses in the Southeast Region are invited to participate.  Responses will help shape their efforts in supporting regional employers. Individual responses are anonymous.

Responses also help the organizations have meaningful conversations with our state elected leadership, regional financial institutions, and economic development providers on the availability of low-cost and low-interest capital to our small business community. The survey will be open though November 13th.

Community Events & Announcements

A free, virtual event in November will give students and educators the opportunity to connect directly with professionals working in high-demand health care careers.

The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania will host its second annual Virtual Health Care Career Exploration on Thursday, November 12 and 19, at 9 a.m. EST. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with presenters, ask questions, and learn more about in-demand health care careers. This year’s program will feature medical assistants, physical and occupational therapy professionals, nurses, emergency medical technicians, pharmacy technicians, and sterile processing technicians.

Students will learn what these professionals do, explore education and training pathways, and hear firsthand advice about preparing for a career in health care. Registration is available now.

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