One of my jobs as state representative is making sure our community receives state resources for positive change. Last week I was able to do just that when my colleagues and I presented a check for a $1.4 million state grant to Ridley Township to make critical pedestrian safety upgrades along MacDade Boulevard.

This busy roadway has seen too many accidents, including the tragic loss of 17-year-old Damien Hocker nearly two years ago. His death—and the losses felt by others—underscore the urgent need for safety improvements.

This million-dollar investment is due in no small part to the advocacy of Damien’s family. In the face of unimaginable grief, they turned their pain into purpose, working to prevent other families from experiencing similar tragedy. After Ridley Township rejected PennDOT’s initial plan for traffic-calming measures along MacDade Blvd., Damien’s family continued to advocate for change and PennDOT engineers presented a Plan B that Ridley Township agreed to and those are the changes that will be funded by this grant.

The funding will bring critical improvements between School Lane and Morris Avenue, including a pedestrian crossing with flashing lights, better signals, and increased visibility. These upgrades are about more than infrastructure—they’re about saving lives and building a safer community for everyone.

Last week was a busy and productive time back in session in Harrisburg. The Speaker entrusted me with the gavel on Tuesday and I had the honor of presiding over the House Chamber as Speaker Pro Tempore as we passed historic legislation. My colleagues and I worked to advance bipartisan bills focused on lowering energy costs, supporting working families, and protecting marriage equality across Pennsylvania.

Here are some key bills we passed:

HB 1834 – This bill sets requirements for large data centers operating in our Commonwealth to ensure that the energy costs associated with their operations are not passed on to residential customers or small businesses. As energy demand continues to grow, it’s critical that everyday Pennsylvanians are protected from bearing these costs.

HB 200 – This legislation establishes a new Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program through the Department of Labor & Industry. The program would provide partial wage replacement for workers who need time off due to a serious health condition, to care for a loved one, or to welcome a new child through birth or adoption. It would be funded through small, shared payroll contributions from both employers and employees, and include clear eligibility, benefit, and job protection standards.

HB 1800 – This bill updates Pennsylvania law to protect marriage equality by redefining marriage as a civil contract between two people, ensuring that our laws reflect fairness, dignity, and equal protection for all.

HB 2189 – For the third year in a row, the House passed a bill to increase the minimum wage.

House Bill 2189 is a comprehensive bill that would increase the statewide minimum wage from $7.25 per hour (where it has been stuck since 2009) to $11 per hour, effective Jan. 1, 2027. The minimum wage would then increase to $13 per hour in 2028 and $15 per hour in 2029, followed by annual cost-of-living adjustments.

These are important steps toward building a more affordable, equitable, and inclusive Pennsylvania and I’ll continue working to move these efforts forward in the Senate.

Last week, I was able to celebrate a House milestone with my colleagues. There is currently a historic high of 65 female members in the House of Representatives (out of 203 members)!

In 1922, the first eight women were elected to the House, and now, 104 years later, we’re at the highest number to date with the first female Speaker of the House -- what an incredible achievement!

My office will be closed on Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday.

If you need assistance, leave a message at 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net. Calls and emails will be responded to when we reopen on Monday, April 6.

I’m excited to introduce the newest member of our district office team, Alexus, who joined us in October as a Constituent Services Advisor.

Alexus is originally from Harrisburg but fell in love with this area while attending Temple University. One of her favorite parts of the job is getting out into the community through mobile office hours and connecting directly with constituents. She’s passionate about helping people and making sure everyone gets the support they need.

A fun fact about Alexus – she speaks three languages!

We’re happy to have her on our team and look forward to the great work she will continue to do for our community.

Last Friday, I was pleased to join my colleagues in the House and Senate, local elected officials, and leadership from Delaware County Community College, including President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin, to celebrate the opening of the College’s new Southeast Center, located at the former Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill.

The Southeast Center will provide access to state-of-the-art classrooms, modern labs, and community-focused programming to meet the needs of today’s workforce. This center will help prepare students for in demand careers.

I’m proud to support initiatives like this that expand access to education and create pathways to good-paying jobs right here in Delaware County.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that traffic control improvements will occur at night on I-476 under a $63.7 million project to resurface, repair and improve nearly 17 miles of the interstate, the associated on-and-off ramps, and bridges from I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in West Conshohocken Borough, Montgomery County, to I-95 in Ridley Township, Delaware County.

The scheduled dates are Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, from 9 PM – 5 AM.

• Monday, April 6, through Thursday, April 9, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on northbound I-476 between the Rogers Lane overpass and Papermill Road underpass in Nether Providence Township for loop detector installation.
• Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on southbound I-476 between the Marple Road overpass and the Route 3 (West Chester Pike) Interchange in Marple Township for loop detector installation.
• Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on northbound I-476 between the Beatty Road and Sproul Road overpasses in Marple Township for loop detector installation.
• Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on the ramp from U.S. 30 (Lancaster Avenue) to northbound I-476 in Radnor Township for ramp meter and loop detector installations.
• Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on the ramp from U.S. 1 (Media Bypass) to northbound I-476 in Marple Township for loop detector installation.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Lately, we’ve heard from more constituents reaching out about suspicious text messages claiming to be from PennDOT.

These messages often threaten the suspension of your driver’s license or vehicle registration for unpaid fines and include a link demanding immediate payment.

These texts are scams and are not from PennDOT.

PennDOT does not send text messages about traffic violations or fines. Official communication is sent by mail through the United States Postal Service.

If you receive one of these messages:

• Do not click any links.
• Do not provide personal or payment information.
• Delete the message immediately.

Learn more and get tips from PA State Police to protect against scams: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news-and-media/newsroom/statewide/2026/shapiro-administration-warns-of-text-phishing-scams-aimed-at-pen.

Now is the time to make your plan to vote in the upcoming Primary Election.

May 4 – Last day to register to vote. Registration can be done here.

May 12 - Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot.

May 19 – Primary Election Day. Polls will be open from 7 AM – 8 PM. Voters must be in line by 8 PM to cast their ballot.

For more information about the Primary Election, including polling locations, requesting an absentee ballot, and more, please visit vote.pa.gov.

Aston Township

Tuesday, April 7

1 PM – 3 PM

Village Green

1000 Park Ave., Aston

Woodlyn

Thursday, April 9

1 PM – 3 PM

DCHA Kinder Park – Building 4 Community Room

1857 Constitution Ave., Woodlyn

Chester Township

Tuesday, April 14

1 PM – 3 PM

DCHA Fairgrounds - Bridgeview Apartments

1301 Peterson St., Chester Township

Upland Borough

Tuesday, April 21

1 PM – 3 PM

MacQueen Hall – 224 Castle Ave., Upland

Upcoming PA MEDI Events

Medicare 101 – IN-PERSON

Tuesday, April 21

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Ridley Township Public Library

Medicare: Cost Sharing – Webinar Event

Tuesday, May 19

10 AM – 11 AM

Learn about Savings Programs, Extra Help Programs, and PACE/PACENET to help you offset your costs.

Preregistration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Call 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net

Medicare: Supplemental Plans -Webinar Event

Tuesday, June 16

6:30 PM- 7:30 PM

Learn how Medigap/Supplemental Plans can help with the 20% that Medicare does not cover.

Preregistration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Call 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net

Criminal Record Clearing Clinic

Thursday, April 16

6 PM – 8 PM

Brookhaven Municipal Building

2 Cambridge Rd., Brookhaven, PA 19015

You must register for this event by calling 610-534-6880

Pet Expo

Saturday, April 18

10 AM – 1 PM

Upland Park

280 6th St., Brookhaven, PA 19015

There will be free vaccines for dogs and cats and free microchipping for dogs (Delco residents only).

Supplies are limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis, starting at 10 AM.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, April 30

9 AM – 2 PM

Aston Community Center

3270 Concord Rd., Aston, PA 19014

One donation can save up to three lives. Your help will fill a critical need for blood donation.

To register visit here.

License Plate Restoration Event

Thursday, May 7

4 PM – 6 PM

Ridley Township Building

100 E. MacDade Blvd.

Folsom, PA 19033

Registration is required. Call my office at 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net to register.

Spring Shred, Electronic Recycling, and Drug Take Back

Saturday, May 16

9 AM – 12 PM

Upland Park

280 6th St., Brookhaven, PA 19015

All electronic waste must be registered before the event.

For shredding – no books, magazines, binders, binder clips. Limit 4 boxes per person.

Prescription drug takeback will be done by the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office.

Senior Wills Clinic

Thursday, May 21

10 AM – 2 PM

Wilson Center – Chester Township

1150 Engle St.

Chester, PA 19013

Navigating Our Health Care System

DCHD is continuing to help former Crozer patients access their medical records.

Welcome walk-ins (no registration required), Bring your ID and a cell phone.

Saturday, March 28

12 PM – 3 PM

ChesPenn Health Services

125 E. 9th St., Chester

Wednesday, April 8

3 PM – 6 PM

Delaware County Wellness Center

125 Chester Ave., Yeadon

For those looking for updates on the future of Crozer Chester Medical Center, the new ownership group will be hosting a community town hall on Tuesday, April 14 at 6 PM at Widener University.

Chariot Equities will share information about redevelopment plans and provide an opportunity for community feedback.

If you’re interested in attending, you can learn more and register HERE.

DCHD and Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson

Mammogram Screenings

Wednesday, April 22

9 AM – 3 PM

DCHD Wellness Center

125 Chester Ave., Yeadon, PA 19050

Register by calling 484-276-2100 or email DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us

Main Line Health Smoke Free Program

Pennsylvania State Capitol
512-E Main Capitol Building

 PO Box 202161
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2161
(717) 705-2567

District Office

115 E. Brookhaven Rd.
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 534-6880