Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well. This week, I have for you more information about today’s REAL ID enforcement deadline, a thank you message to everyone who attended my Senior Fair, important dates for the upcoming primary election, and a few local programs and events. As always, I hope you find the information below useful. | Today is the REAL ID enforcement deadline. Moving forward, if you plan to board a domestic flight or enter a federal building, you will need either a REAL ID, a valid passport or military ID. You may obtain a REAL ID after today’s enforcement deadline at any driver license center. PennDOT is offering a REAL ID Day on Monday, May 12, at the Norristown and King of Prussia driver license centers: both of which can process and issue a REAL ID at the time of service. To find more information and other locations, please visit: PennDOT.pa.gov/REALID | I want to take a moment to thank each vendor and individual who stopped by my Senior Fair last Thursday. It was my privilege to host this event for the senior community, and it is great knowing people left with resources and information they needed. If you were unable to attend or still have questions, please reach out to my office at 484-200-8263 or [email protected]. Special thanks to Giant, Oak Street Health, Mobility Plus, New York Life, TransNet, CAADC, GLO Guardian Group, Parkhouse, RSVP, and SVJ for donating food, water, and door prizes. | This week in the PA House, I was proud to vote yes on House Bill 630, also known as the Equal Pay bill. House Bill 630 passed the PA House 102-101 and prohibits employers from paying workers less because of their gender, race, or ethnicity and protect employees from retaliation in any wage discrimination. Read more here. The bills now move to the PA Senate for consideration. | Pennsylvania voters have until Tuesday, May 13th, to apply for an absentee or mail-in ballot and be ready to vote in the Municipal Primary Election occurring on Tuesday, May 20th! Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard. Register now at vote.pa.gov/Register | | School Bus Driver Unemployment Information | If you’re a school bus driver and your hours drop during summer break, please take a look at this website from the Pennsylvania Dept. of Labor & Industry for helpful unemployment compensation information and resources. | Recently, SEPTA announced changes to routes and services if additional state funding cannot be secured. If you’re curious how our own community would be affected by these changes, take a look at the image above. Mass transit provides broad and deep benefits to our communities: increased employment opportunities, reduced vehicle congestion, enhanced tax revenue through economic growth, stimulated sustainable development, improved access to affordable housing, and better connectivity throughout neighborhoods. SEPTA can operate safely and efficiently if it is funded. Mass transit in southeastern PA provides tremendous benefit to our Southeastern PA communities, and for our region's role as the commonwealth's economic driver. I will continue to provide updates as my colleagues and I continue budget discussions in Harrisburg. | If you can't make it to my district office, we also offer mobile office hours at the West Norriton Township Building on Wednesday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Stop by & my staff can assist you with any state-related issues! | | Construction Alert: Bridge Replacement on Black Rock Road | Heads up! PennDOT announced that construction to replace the bridge on Black Rock Road that passes over Crossmans Run in Upper Providence Township will start on Monday, May 12. The section of Black Rock Road between Upper Indian Head Road and Ashenfelter Road will be closed through Monday, Dec. 1.
PennDOT is advising drivers to prepare for delays and use Egypt Road and Route 29 once construction begins. | Coming up on Thursday, May 15, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., is QPR: Suicide Awareness Seminar with officials from the Upper Providence Township Police Department and Montgomery County Department of Human & Health Services. This free, 18+ program will help you learn skills to identify and help someone showing suicidal warning signs. Register for the seminar here. | On May 13, St. James’ Outreach House is hosting a dine and donate event at Bella Rosy Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant. Stop in around lunch or dinner and Outreach House will receive 10% of sales to help care for our neighbors in need. | | Honoring Our Heroes: Veteran Advanced Care Planning Workshop | Friends, the Coatesville VA is Honoring Our Heroes: Veteran Advanced Care Planning Workshop on Tuesday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Building 38 Room B02 (Library), Coatesville, PA 19320. Join them for an event designed to help and support Veterans and their families as they navigate advanced care planning. | How to Contact Your Federal Representatives | Remember to maintain federal accountability and express your concerns and questions with your federal officials in the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and the White House. Let them know you are paying attention to what they are and aren't doing to protect your interests. Also, ensure your state representatives are informed too. | If you need state-related assistance, my office can help you. Check out the graphic for ways we can help or call with any questions at 484-200-8263. | National Teacher Appreciation Week | It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week, a time where we celebrate and honor teachers for their commitment to the education and development of our children. It’s because of your dedication that students have the opportunity to learn, think critically, achieve, and dream big. Thank you to the educators at The Pathway School, Methacton School District, Norristown Area School District, Perkiomen Valley School District, Spring-Ford Area School District, and Pope John Paul II High School for all you do to inspire and support our youth. | We’re also celebrating #NationalNursesWeek, and I’d like to thank each and every nurse for their service to keep us all safe and healthy. From our homes, hospital rooms, care facilities and schools, nurses are vital to the well-being of our communities, and it’s important we recognize them for their hard work and compassion. Thank you! | I wish all of the wonderful mothers and mother figures a happy Mother’s Day this Sunday! | Pizza with a First Responder from Upper Providence Township Wednesday, May 7, at 5 p.m. Black Rock Park, 1286 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville, PA Providence Town Center Block Party from Providence Town Center Saturday, May 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 51 Town Center Drive, Collegeville, PA Perkiomen Valley High School Jazz Band from Upper Providence Township Wednesday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. Anderson Farm Park, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville, PA Spunky Skunks from Upper Schuylkill Valley Park Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. 1615 Black Rock Road, Royersford, PA Spring-Ford High School Music Department from Upper Providence Township Thursday, May 22, at 5 p.m. Anderson Farm Park, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville, PA West Norriton Day from West Norriton Township Sunday, May 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Norristown Area High School, 1900 Eagle Drive, Norristown, PA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes from Ursinus College & Laurel House Saturday, May 31, at 9 a.m. Ursinus College, Floy Lewis Bakes Center, 600 Main Street, Collegeville, PA Wildlife Walk Around from Upper Schuylkill Valley Park Saturday, May 31, at 1 p.m. 1615 Black Rock Road, Royersford, PA | Please continue to stay safe, healthy, and well-informed. And, if you have questions about any state-related issue, please contact my office at 484-200-8263 or email [email protected]. If you wish to unsubscribe to this email, please scroll to the bottom where it says “visit this page to manage your email preferences". Sincerely,
Rep. Joe Webster
State Representative
150th Legislative District | Pennsylvania State Capitol 125-B East Wing P.O. Box 202150 Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-0419 | District Office 35 Evansburg Road
Collegeville, PA 19426 (484) 200-8258 | |
