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Central PA Delegation to host public information meeting on transportation needs, priorities and funding in Berks County

(Sep 03, 2024) Central PA Delegation

READING, Sept. 3 – State Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr., chair of the Central Pennsylvania House Delegation, today announced that the group will team up with the House Transportation Committee to discuss public transportation priorities and investments in the City of Reading and Berks County. The public information meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6 in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 815 Washington St. , Reading. “Public transit systems and infrastructure development plans are critical factors for economic development and top priority of our delegation,” Guzman said. “We want to ensure that residents in urban and rural areas get equal access to convenient ways of transportation.” Guzman said the meeting’s agenda will include discussion on the proposed Schuylkill River Train to re-establish passenger rail service between Reading and Philadelphia for the first time in more than 40 years, along with updates on road & bridge repair, public transit, and how investments can be funded. Organizations presenting include: PennDOT, the South Central Transit Authority, and the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Michael Carroll has confirmed his participation in the meeting. The Reading stop is one of eight Moving PA Forward informational meetings the committee is holding in communities of all sizes to get the facts Read more

Ciresi and Webster to hold hard-to-read license plate replacement event Sept. 5

(Aug 28, 2024) Central PA Delegation

HARRISBURG, Aug. 27 – State Reps. Joe Ciresi and Joe Webster, both D-Montgomery, together with Upper Providence Township Police Department, will hold a hard-to-read license plate replacement event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 at Anderson Farm Park, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville. “Our license plate replacement event last year was such a success that I wanted hold it again this year, but this time to work with my friend and colleague, Joe Webster, to help an even larger pool of residents,” Ciresi said. “At this License Plate Restoration Event, police from the Upper Providence Township Police Department will check residents’ plates, determine whether residents are eligible for a new plate and complete the paperwork needed to replace the old license plate. I encourage all residents to come if they have faded or damaged license plates.” “In order to avoid potential fines and complications, vehicle owners can utilize this event to order replacement plates,” Webster said. “I am looking forward to bringing this service to our community and I encourage everyone to call my office to pre-register or if you have any questions. Many thanks to Rep. Joe Ciresi and the Upper Providence Police Department for your partnership on this event." A license plate is considered illegible if any of its numbers or letters can’t be recognized from 50 feet, or if it shows any blistering, peeling, discoloration or loss Read more

Dauphin County state representatives host successful license plate clinic with Lower Paxton Police Department

(Aug 28, 2024) Central PA Delegation

HARRISBURG, Aug. 27 – Nearly 50 license plates were replaced at a free license plate clinic this weekend hosted by state Rep. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, the Office of Joe Kerwin, R-Dauphin, and the Lower Paxton Police Department. “I was very happy to join with Rep. Joe Kerwin’s office and the Lower Paxton Police Department to offer residents the convenience of a weekend clinic where they could replace their hard-to-read or damaged license plates,” Fleming said. “This free clinic is a great example of state and local government entities coming together to provide critical services to the public they all serve.” Residents who were not able to attend the clinic may contact Fleming’s office for information on getting a replacement license plate at no cost. Read more

Takac highlights need for jobs, economic development in rural PA

(Aug 27, 2024) Central PA Delegation

“The lack of good-paying jobs and opportunities is leading to a falling population, as young people move away, with a corresponding decrease in local small businesses and services such as grocery stores, banks and even health care,” said Rep. Paul Takac, who hosted the House Majority Policy Committee tour and roundtable discussion. Read more

Kim, Madsen announce $350,000 state grant to Broad Street Market

(Aug 26, 2024) Central PA Delegation

HARRISBURG, Aug. 23 – State Rep. Patty Kim, D-Cumberland/Dauphin, and state Rep. Dave Madsen, D-Dauphin, today announced a state grant for $350,000 to the Broad Street Market . The Department of Community and Economic Development grant will go toward operating expenses, roof repairs and HVAC upgrades at the market. “This state funding saves significant costs for the urgently needed restoration of Broad Street Market,” Kim said. “I look forward to seeing this project continue to move forward and am happy to have helped the market and the many businesses that make Harrisburg thrive.” “We look forward to seeing a new design and more progress at the Broad Street Market, as it navigates its comeback,” Madsen said. “All eyes are on this reconstruction, and I’m happy that Rep. Kim and I were able to help deliver needed help.” “This funding commitment is an absolute game-changer for the Broad Street Market, which recently became financially solvent for the first time since last year’s fire, in conjunction with the financial sustainability plan put in place earlier this year,” said Eric Hagerty, chair of the market’s Board of Directors. “We will now be in a position to do more than barely make ends meet – we will be able to invest in the market’s facilities and address some long-standing needs for the businesses that operate at the market and Read more

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