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Medicare 101, Community Blood Drive upcoming for Aston & Brookhaven

(Aug 19, 2026)

BROOKHAVEN, Aug. 19 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, is hosting two community health events next week in Aston and Brookhaven. The representative’s office will host an in-person Medicare 101 workshop at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at the Aston Community Center, 3270 Concord Road, Aston. Residents are welcome to come and learn about Medicare coverage, enrollment timelines, supplemental plans, copays and more from a trained PA MEDI counselor. The Medicare 101 workshop is free. Residents are asked to email RepKrueger@pahouse.net or call (610) 534-6880 to register. To aid with blood-supply shortages, Krueger is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Brookhaven Municipal Building, 2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven. Her team will be available during the blood drive to share information on state programs and services. To register for the blood drive, visit www.redcrossblood.org and search for sponsor code “Leanne Krueger.” Read more

 

Rose Tree Media School District selected to receive $2.5 million state grant award for transportation project

(Aug 18, 2026)

Rose Tree Media School District will receive $2,516,291 to realign Rose Tree Road as proposed in the PA352/US Route 1 project to enhance traffic throughout the area as local consideration of the new K-1 School continues, according to state Reps. Lisa Borowski (D-168th), Leanne Krueger (D-161st), and Jennifer O’Mara (D-165th). Read more

 

Governor signs executive order, restricts data centers

(Aug 18, 2026)

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Over $500,000 Awarded to Keep our Roads Safe

(Aug 11, 2026)

96 @media only screen and (min-width: 660px) { .u-row { width: 640px !important; } .u-row .u-col { vertical-align: top; } .u-row .u-col-50 { width: 320px !important; } .u-row .u-col-100 { width: 640px !important; } } @media (max-width: 660px) { .u-row-container { max-width: 100% !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; } .u-row .u-col { min-width: 320px !important; max-width: 100% !important; display: block !important; } .u-row { width: 100% !important; } .u-col { width: 100% !important; } .u-col > div { margin: 0 auto; } } body { margin: 0; padding: 0; } table, tr, td { vertical-align: top; border-collapse: collapse; } p { margin: 0; } .ie-container table, .mso-container table { table-layout: fixed; } * { line-height: inherit; } a[x-apple-data-detectors='true'] { color: inherit !important; text-decoration: none !important; } table, td { color: #000000; } #u_row_33 a { color: #0000ee; text-decoration: underline; } Dear neighbor, It was a busy week in the district, from our Staying Safe Online and Off event to policy hearings and preparing for more community events later this month. I’m also excited to share news about Green Light-Go grant awards for Brookhaven Borough and Ridley Township that will help Read more

 

Coming up: our Online Safety Workshop

(Aug 04, 2026)

96 @media only screen and (min-width: 660px) { .u-row { width: 640px !important; } .u-row .u-col { vertical-align: top; } .u-row .u-col-50 { width: 320px !important; } .u-row .u-col-100 { width: 640px !important; } } @media (max-width: 660px) { .u-row-container { max-width: 100% !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; } .u-row .u-col { min-width: 320px !important; max-width: 100% !important; display: block !important; } .u-row { width: 100% !important; } .u-col { width: 100% !important; } .u-col > div { margin: 0 auto; } } body { margin: 0; padding: 0; } table, tr, td { vertical-align: top; border-collapse: collapse; } p { margin: 0; } .ie-container table, .mso-container table { table-layout: fixed; } * { line-height: inherit; } a[x-apple-data-detectors='true'] { color: inherit !important; text-decoration: none !important; } table, td { color: #000000; } #u_row_33 a { color: #0000ee; text-decoration: underline; } Dear neighbor, As we move through August, I wanted to share a few important updates and reminders with you. This Thursday, Aug. 6 at 10 AM , my office is hosting a Staying Safe Online & Off program in partnership with the N.I.T.E Center and the Aston Township Police Department. Don’t let Read more

 

Krueger announces over $500K for upgraded traffic signals

(Aug 04, 2026)

BROOKHAVEN, Aug. 4 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, today announced that Brookhaven Borough and Ridley Township have been awarded grants to upgrade traffic signals in their communities. “Traffic signals help keep pedestrians, cyclists and drivers safe throughout our neighborhoods,” said Krueger. “The more efficient, well-timed and reliable they are, the safer are our residents. These funds will support projects that upgrade and modernize key intersections in both areas.” The grants awarded in Krueger’s district include: $168,686 to upgrade the signals at the intersection of Edgmont Avenue and Trimble Boulevard and the intersection of Edgmont Avenue and Whiteley Road in Brookhaven Borough. $399,918.50 for traffic signal modernization at the intersection of Fairview Road and Jefferson Avenue in Ridley Township. The funds were awarded as part of the Green Light-Go Program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This program funding may be used for traffic signal retiming; study and removal of unwarranted traffic-control signals; monitoring of traffic signal corridors; innovative technologies; installation, upgrade or maintenance of traffic signal communication systems; upgrade or installation of detection systems and controllers; modernization upgrades; implementation of intelligent transportation system applications; or to Read more

 

Online Safety Workshop with Aston Township Police Department

(Jul 30, 2026)

Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 10 a.m. | N.I.T.E. Center at Neumann University, Rocco A. Abissinia Building, 1 Neumann Drive, Aston Read more

 

National Night Out and other upcoming events

(Jul 28, 2026)

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Delco lawmakers announce school bus safety grant for Wallingford-Swarthmore

(Jul 22, 2026)

“Reliable school transportation is essential to student success, and making sure our children have safe rides to and from school is so important,” Krueger said. “With this funding we are helping school districts address workforce shortages while making sure students have a safe and dependable way to get to school." Read more

 

District receiving state grant funding, other investments

(Jul 22, 2026)

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Delco Delegation announces state RACP grant funding for Main Line Health emergency care expansion

(Jul 17, 2026)

“State-of-the-art equipment and modern infrastructure are essential for delivering high-quality, efficient care,” said Rep. Leanne Krueger (D-161). “This investment ensures Main Line Health can meet the increased needs of patients displaced by the loss of Crozer’s emergency departments.” Read more

 

Krueger announces $1 million in grants for Upland, Aston

(Jul 16, 2026)

BROOKHAVEN, July 16 — State Representative Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, today announced that $1 million in state grant funding has been awarded to two projects in the 161 st Legislative District. The funding comes from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, which supports projects for the design, acquisition, and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement. The grant awards include: $500,000 for the construction of a new two-rink ice arena on Neumann University’s Aston Campus $500,000 to modernize the mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems of the Reese Center, which serves as Upland Borough’s Emergency Management Headquarters. “These grants are an investment in our local economy and emergency services,” said Krueger. “This support will help support youth programming at Neumann University and ensure that the Reese Center is a sustainable and efficient home for our emergency personnel.” “I’m proud to see these funds awarded to two important community organizations and look forward to seeing these projects come to fruition.” Read more

 

Unpacking the 2026-27 State Budget

(Jul 14, 2026)

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An update on the IBEW Local 614 strike

(Jul 07, 2026)

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Explaining the changes to the EITC

(Jun 30, 2026)

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Grant Memo: Nonprofit security, Redevelopment, Scholarship, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District

(Jun 29, 2026)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Emergency Management Agency: Nonprofit Security Grant Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations Use: Provides funding for physical and cybersecurity enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high-risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack. Funds: This program is funded through FEMA using federal dollars. The maximum award request is $200,000. Application Deadline: July 14, 2026 More information: PEMA Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2026 First Chance Trust Fund Who May Apply: Eligibility for these funds is open to any school district identified as having statistically higher high school dropout and incarceration rates based on data from the PA Department of Education and the PA Department of Corrections. Please refer to Appendix A for a full listing of eligible school districts. Use: Direct financial support to eligible students via scholarship, administrative support directly related to the administration of student scholarships and connecting at-risk youth with community-based organizations, or community-based organization (CBO) direct programming support. Funds: A total of $3.3 million in state funding is being made available to support this initiative. PCCD anticipates awarding up to $150,000 per grantee for an initial two-year project period. Application Deadline: August 11, 2026 More Read more

 

Harrisburg updates, upcoming events, and more

(Jun 23, 2026)

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Important updates from Harrisburg

(Jun 16, 2026)

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Don't let the PA Senate block contraceptive access

(Jun 09, 2026)

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Transportation, Development, Artistic, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jun 03, 2026)

PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Environmental Protection: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program Who May Apply: Pennsylvania residents whose total household income is below 400 percent of the Federal Income Poverty Level. Use: This program provides a rebate to Pennsylvanians who purchase or lease alternative fuel vehicles. Funds: Rebates vary depending on type of vehicle purchased. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted and evaluated on a first come, first served basis as long as funds remain available. Please note applications must be received within six months of the date of the vehicle purchase. More information: DEP Website Department of Environmental Protection: WIIN 2107: Voluntary School and Childcare Lead testing and Reduction Grant Who May Apply: Childcare facilities and schools located in Pennsylvania with Read more