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2020 Census Hiring Event 2-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Ave. Click here for more information. Read more
FOLSOM, Jan. 6 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger will co-host a 2020 Census hiring event from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Ave. Krueger is partnering with state Sen. Tim Kearney and U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon to hold the event. A U.S. Census Bureau representative will be on-site to provide job information and help with online applications. “Across the country, thousands of temporary workers are being hired to help make sure the 2020 Census produces a complete and accurate count,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. “This hiring event is a great opportunity for job-seekers in our community to find out what might be available for them.” Anyone interested is asked to RSVP by calling Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880. Read more
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HARRISBURG, Dec. 20 – State Reps. Leanne Krueger and David Delloso announced that Delaware County Technical High School was awarded a $50,000 state grant for the purchase of new equipment. The grant was part of nearly $1.2 million in competitive grants awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to 32 Career and Technical Centers and Area Vocational-Technical Education Schools around the state for the purchase of new equipment aligned to training students in high-demand occupations. “Collaboration between our local schools and employers is essential to ensuring we have prepared students for the jobs that are in demand,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. “With this grant, Delaware County Technical High School will be able to purchase equipment to ensure students have the best training possible, and I’m pleased to see this funding awarded.” Items to be purchased with the grant include automotive and welding equipment. “Pennsylvania has a workforce shortage of skilled and qualified workers,” Delloso said. “That’s why grants like this are so vitally important. It will help train the students of today for the career they will pursue tomorrow. This grant will help our local region and the state of Pennsylvania by helping bridge the skills gap that exists in our current workforce.” The maximum grant allowed under the program is $50,000, and each grant Read more
FOLSOM, Nov. 25 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger will hold two Property Tax/Rent Rebate assistance events at her offices in December. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program offers eligible Pennsylvanians money back on rent or property taxes paid. Krueger’s staff will be available to help with 2018 applications on the following dates: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Brookhaven office, 2 Cambridge Road. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Folsom office, 701 E. MacDade Blvd. No appointments are necessary. “The deadline to apply for the 2018 program is December 31 st , so we want to make sure we help eligible residents get their applications done now,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. “This program is very helpful to many of our community members, and I’m glad to be able to help make the paperwork easier.” Anyone attending the assistance events should bring necessary 2018 income, property tax or rental information. These events are for individuals who have not already applied for a 2018 rebate – forms for 2019 rebates will not be available until February 2020. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians 65 or older, widows and widowers 50 or older, and individuals with disabilities 18 or older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 a year for renters, and half of Social Security income is Read more
FOLSOM, Nov. 21 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger will hold her annual Open House from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at her district office. Residents of the 161 st Legislative District are invited to stop by the free event to meet Krueger and her staff, enjoy light refreshments, and learn more about the services available. The office can help with unclaimed property searches, SEPTA Key senior cards, PACE prescription discount cards and more. “This event is always a great opportunity for me to learn what’s on residents’ minds and to make sure they know about all the state-related services we can help with,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. “I love the chance to pause during the holiday season, catch up with community members, and meet new faces.” The office is also collecting donations for a Toys for Tots drive. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Open House or brought to the office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, through Dec. 10. Krueger’s office is at 701 E. MacDade Blvd. (at the intersection of MacDade Boulevard and Fernwood Avenue, a half mile from the intersection of MacDade Boulevard and Route 420). Anyone with questions should call the office at 610-534-6880. Read more
My staff can help you with your Property Tax/Rent Rebate application! Tuesday, Dec. 17 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Folsom Office 701 E. MacDade Blvd. Folsom PA 19033 Read more
My staff can help you file your Property Tax/Rent Rebate application! Thursday Dec. 12 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brookhaven Office 2 Cambridge Road Brookhaven PA Read more
My Annual Open House will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. Stop by to meet me and my staff. Feel free to bring a toy to donate to our toy drive! My office is at 701 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom. Read more
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FOLSOM, Nov. 12 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger will host an expungement clinic at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. At the event, attorneys will be available to provide information, including a summary of an individual’s Pennsylvania criminal case history, and discuss options that might be available for clearing the record. In some cases, attorneys might be able to file paperwork for record expungement. If expungement is not an option, additional resources will be offered. “In some cases, minor criminal offenses can create barriers to employment, jobs and housing. I’m happy to bring together legal experts to provide assistance to individuals who have paid their debt to society and want to move forward,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. Registration is required for this event. Anyone interested should contact Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880 for full details. Read more
FOLSOM, Nov. 12 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger announced that Nether Providence Township was awarded a $500,000 state grant to support sidewalk installation and related improvements along Providence Road. The Multimodal Transportation Fund grant was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority on Tuesday. The township plans to replace incomplete macadam sidewalk that is not elevated or separated from the road with new ADA-accessible sidewalk along Providence Road, from Plush Mill Road to Chester Road. The project, expected to cost close to $3 million total, also includes pedestrian traffic signal upgrades and school signal relocations. “This project will make our community more walkable and improve pedestrian safety, including for students in our region,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. “State support is critical in helping municipalities with these kinds of projects, and I’m pleased to see funding awarded to Nether Providence Township for this work.” The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the commonwealth. Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, connectivity of transportation assets and transit-oriented development. Read more
FOLSOM, Oct. 18 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger announced that school safety grants were awarded to Wallingford-Swarthmore School District and Notre Dame de Lourdes School in Swarthmore. The grants were included in $7.3 million in competitive 2019-20 Safe Schools Targeted Grants awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Grants are awarded to prevent and reduce violent incidents, purchase safety and security-related equipment and to provide for the training and compensation of school resource and police officers. Wallingford-Swarthmore School District was awarded a $20,000 program grant, and Notre Dame de Lourdes was awarded a $14,595 program grant. “These grants are investments in the safety of our children,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. “I’m pleased to see the state award these funds, because we know that safety is an essential part of a good learning environment.” More information on the grants is available here . Read more
FOLSOM, Oct. 16 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger announced that Ridley Township was awarded a low-interest loan for nearly $2.3 million to help with stormwater improvements. The $2,287,945 loan was approved Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority. It will be used for numerous improvements to the existing stormwater system, including 8,105 feet of storm sewer, 108 inlets, three manholes, 390 feet of infiltration trench and a 7,500-square-foot infiltration bed, as well as measures to collect runoff from railroad tracks. Water quality trenches will filter out debris and pollutants before they enter Darby Creek and the Delaware River. “This work is expected to help eliminate occasional flooding and protect the quality of our water,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. “This is necessary work that will benefit our community, and I’m pleased to see the state assist Ridley Township with this important project.” The 20-year loan carries an interest-only period for the first five years, with a rate of 1.45%, followed by an interest rate of 2.03 percent after that. Read more
FOLSOM, Oct. 10 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger invites local veterans and their family members to her free Veterans Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at the American Legion Hall Post 926, 3220 Concord Road, Aston. Information on state and local resources for veterans will be available, and a light lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. The Pennsylvania Mobile Veterans Outreach Van will be on site to help accredited veterans and family members access needed benefits such as disability, health care, pension, education, career assistance and more. “Our veterans have sacrificed a great deal for all of us. It’s my honor to be able to host this event to recognize that sacrifice and show our appreciation,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. “It’s also a great opportunity for veterans to find information on the many services and programs available to them.” The event is free, but RSVP is required. Anyone interested should call Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880 to sign up or ask questions. Read more
FOLSOM, Oct. 7 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger will host a free shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 19 in the parking lot of Northley Middle School, 2801 Concord Road, Aston. “Protecting your identity is important when disposing of old documents. I’m hosting this event to make it easy for residents to clean out old papers while safeguarding their confidential information,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. Residents of the 161 st Legislative District are invited to bring papers containing confidential information, such as documents containing credit card, bank account or Social Security numbers, to have them shredded on site. Anyone with questions can contact Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Leanne Krueger hosted her annual Senior Expo. She explained how this event connects older Pennsylvanians with critical resources needed to help them lead a quality life. Read more
FOLSOM, Sept. 30 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger will host a REAL ID Town Hall from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Ridley Township Library and Resource Center, 100 E. MacDade Blvd. A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation representative will be on-hand to provide information and answer community members’ questions about REAL ID. The event is an information-only session, where attendees can learn more about the application process, the documents needed for a REAL ID and more. “REAL ID can be a complex topic, so I’m glad to be able to bring an expert right to our community to help residents understand if they need a REAL ID and, if so, how they can get one,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. “I hope anyone with questions about REAL ID can attend this event.” Anyone with questions should contact Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880. Read more
FOLSOM, Sept. 19 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger will host a Senior Expo on Thursday, Sept. 26. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brookhaven Municipal Center, 2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven. “There are a wealth of programs and services available for older adults in our community,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. “I’m pleased to be able to bring all of these resources together to make it easy for our seniors to access them.” Exhibitors from state, local and federal agencies will provide valuable information on services and programs available for seniors, and the event will include door prizes and lunch. A flu shot clinic will also be available. Attendees 65 or older will be able to sign up for their free SEPTA Key Senior ID cards. Anyone with questions can call Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880. Read more
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