| Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well. This week I have information about grants awarded to Collegeville Borough and Upper Providence Township, a tap dance workshop at Ursinus College, a scholarship opportunity for students pursuing a construction-relate field, bills and resolutions I’m introducing about our environment and human trafficking, new accessibility features on the PAHouse.com website, and more!
As always, I hope you find the information below informative and useful. | | Grants Awarded in Collegeville & Upper Providence | I’m proud to announce Collegeville Borough and Upper Providence Township have each been awarded grant money under the Act 13 program, which sends funding to statewide initiatives that include restoration, protection, abatement, mitigation, treatment and recreation projects. Congratulations! Recipient: Collegeville Borough Amount: $88,681 Project: Donny Brook Stream Bank Restoration Project Recipient: Upper Providence Township Amount: $77,915 Project: Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenway Planning Project | | Rhythm & Reason: A Tap Dance Symposium | Coming up tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Ursinus College Lenfest Theater, join Robyn Watson and Michael J. Love for Rhythm & Reason: A Tap Dance Symposium. The back-to-back tap dance workshops, designed for advanced beginner/intermediate to advanced dancers, are free and open to the Ursinus community and the public. The technique workshop hosted by special guest Robyn Watson will run from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., followed by an open rehearsal with Michael J. Love from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. | | Reintroducing Legislation for 2025-26 Legislative Session – Environment & Human Trafficking | New week, new legislation! This time we’re focusing on my reintroduced bills and resolutions that relate to our environment here in PA, as well as human trafficking prevention. I will also be running my Protecting Riparian Buffers bill and Establishing Plain Language in Oil & Gas Property Contracts bill. Take a look at the graphic and contact my office with any questions! For a full breakdown of each bill and resolution, click here! House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda by Representative Joe Webster - PA House of Representatives. | | Unlock Your Best Life: Free Community Event | Neighbors, Unlock Your Best Life is a free community event coming up on Feb. 12 from the Montgomery County Coroner. Speakers from the Coroner's Office, Register of Wills, Recorder of Deeds, and Center for Loss & Bereavement will discuss how to prepare for sudden or expected loss, how to navigate processes after losing a loved one, and how to plan your own arrangements. Check below for more details and click this link to register! When: Feb. 12 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Where: Montgomery County Coroner’s Office, 56 Eagleville Road, Eagleville, PA Register: Unlock Your Best Life: Event Registration Form | | Accessibility Menu on PAHouse.com Websites! | Neighbors, the PAHouse.com website now offers a range of accessibility features that help you get the information you need. When you visit PAHouse.com, or my legislative website at RepJoeWebster.com, look for the blue Accessibility Menu button in the lower right corner! | | January Financial Aid Webinars from PHEAA | If your Senior, Reduced Fare, Paratransit, or Student SEPTA card is being declined at turnstiles or readers due to an incorrect expiration date, SEPTA is aware and actively working on solutions to resolve the issue. SEPTA is instructing frontline personnel to assist riders and allow affected cardholders to continue riding with no disruption. | | Keystone Contractors Association Scholarship Program | Hey neighbor, the Keystone Contractors Association is offering a scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors and current college students pursing a construction-related degree. The 2025 annual scholarship award is a one-year scholarship up to $10,000 and renewable up to three years. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2025. To find out more information and how to apply, click the link below. Link: Keystone Contractors Association - KCA Scholarship | Happy Lunar New Year! 2025 is the Year of the Snake, and I wish each of you a year full of happiness, health, and success. | Groundhog Day is Feb. 2, and like every year, our very own Punxsutawney Phil will emerge for the 139th year! If you’re looking to catch Phil’s prediction live, check out the link below for a live stream at 6 a.m. on Sunday! Phil’s Pick: Groundhog Day: Live Stream Phil’s Prediction | #PAGetaway | | World Wetlands Day – Feb. 2 | Sunday is World Wetlands Day! We’re celebrating our wetlands to raise awareness about how vital their continued conservation is to our environment., as well as their many benefits, including the wildlife stability, clean water, flood control, and more. | | Black History Month – February | February is Black History Month! Throughout the month, we honor Black history and celebrate their triumphs, the inspirational and courageous leaders, and their significant impact to the history and shaping of the country and world. The national theme for 2025 is “African Americans and Labor” which emphasizes how important Black laborers were in the formation of the United States and their critical contributions to the workforce. If you’re looking local events in Montgomery County that will celebrate Black history across February, check out this page for details: Black History Month | Montgomery County, PA - Official Website | Train Weekend from Lower Providence Community Library Friday, Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA | Pennsylvania State Capitol 125-B East Wing Harrisburg, PA 17120
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