Recapping the Holiday Food Collection Drive Read more
CLIFTON HEIGHTS, Nov. 21 – State Rep. Mike Zabel today announced new state grants of $500,000 each for the Aldan Borough Police administrative building expansion and a new middle school in Clifton Heights Borough. Aldan Borough Police will now receive a total of $1 million to expand the existing building. It will include an enhanced entrance lobby and specific site improvements including a police parking area, as well as grading, erosion control, stormwater management, utilities, lighting and landscaping. Meanwhile, the new middle school construction now receives a total of $3 million to reimagine an existing community park as a dynamic platform of education and public engagement. Planned amenities include a dedicated parking lot, full-size competition football field, baseball field, Little League field, softball field, playground and walking trail along the perimeter. The new middle school will provide an innovative new learning environment. A core programmatic goal is to introduce a series of flexible and technology-rich spaces to enable the district's evolving curriculum, according to the award. The funds come from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, which is administered by the Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects. “It is with great pride and excitement that I announce funding for Read more
Holiday Food Collection Drive Tomorrow Read more
Thanking our Service Members on Veterans Day! Read more
Recapping Community Events Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 31 – Building on his previous work to secure the state funding needed for critical economic development projects in his legislative district, state Rep. Mike Zabel today announced $750,000 in state grant funding for Breaking Bread Community, which is an initiative through the Student Run Emergency Housing Unit of Philadelphia . According to Zabel, the funding was made available through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program and will be used to cover the costs of maintaining a warming center for anyone needing services and housing help, as well as a night shelter for individuals. Additionally, the funding will be utilized to renovate the community area and offices on the first floor, while upgrading the sleeping spaces on the second and third floors. The renovations will include a new heating and air conditioning unit, along with modernizing the electrical and fire alarm infrastructure. “As harsh winter weather approaches, ensuring members of our community have a warm, safe space to spend the night is an initiative we can all support and agree upon,” Zabel said. “Seeing our friends, neighbors and colleagues band together in support of this critical program reiterates the strength and unity of the Delco community.” The RACP is administered by the Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvements. Read more
Phillies in World Series & Community Events Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 26 – State Rep. Mike Zabel, D-Delaware, today announced the awarding of $8 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant funding for Aldan Borough, Upper Darby Township, Upper Darby School District and Delaware County Community College. A breakdown of the funding announced by Zabel is as follows: $3 million for Delaware County Community College. $2.5 million for Upper Darby School District. $2 million for Upper Darby Township. $500,000 for Aldan Borough. “Grant funding at this scale is a game changer for projects that were in need of additional funding and is the latest example of tax dollars being reinvested to strengthen our community,” Zabel said. “It’s rewarding when state funds are utilized to fund projects that will directly benefit every resident of Delaware County.” The $3 million award for Delaware County Community College will be earmarked to establish a workforce-focused campus to provide a region-tailored education and training ecosystem. In addition, the funding will be used to complete renovations on existing campus structures, while also offsetting the cost of demolishing buildings that are no longer viable for future campus functionality. The $2.5 million award for Upper Darby School District will be utilized in the construction of the new middle school in Clifton Heights. The funding will go Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 24 – State Reps. Jeanne McNeill and Mike Zabel have introduced legislation that would cap out-of-pocket insulin prices at $35 a month. “The prices for insulin have been skyrocketing for decades in Pennsylvania and sadly too many people are resorting to rationing their life-sustaining medicine or deciding between it and putting food on their table or paying their bills,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. “It’s time to stop the out-of-control costs and allow everyone who needs this medicine the ability to access it affordably.” “Millions of Americans, including a large swath of seniors, depend on insulin in their daily lives. It is unacceptable that the price of this life-sustaining medication continues to rise year after year,” said Zabel, D-Delaware. “Representative Jeanne McNeill’s and my legislation would seek to reduce the cost burden on individuals who rely on insulin by capping the price at $35. This would help alleviate the financial stress of so many who have been unfairly forced to choose between their medication and other basic necessities.” According to McNeill, H.B. 2878 is a new version of H.B. 460, which the legislators introduced earlier this legislative session, but instead of capping the amount an insured patient could spend per 30-day supply at $100, this would cap the price at $35 per 30-day supply. McNeill said that insulin caps are a bipartisan issue. Twenty-one states Read more
Plus, reminding you of the 3 ways you can vote ahead of the midterm elections! Read more
Delaware County Memorial Hospital Update Read more
Congratulating the National Champions! Read more
Updates in the 163rd Read more
A Successful Senior Expo Read more
HARRISBURG, Sept. 20 – State Rep. Mike Zabel, D-Delaware, today announced $220,000 in Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program funding to improve the Darby Creek Trail in Upper Darby Township. According to Zabel, the funding was made available through the Commonwealth Financing Authority and will be used to cover the costs of necessary trail maintenance, including the construction of a brand new pedestrian bridge. “The Darby Creek Trail is truly a gem for Delco residents as it provides a safe, well-maintained path for outdoor recreation. This $220,000 in grant funding will go toward necessary upkeep for the trail, which includes the building of a pedestrian bridge that will enhance trail accessibility for every resident,” Zabel said. “I applaud this grant funding and will continue exploring every avenue to ensure our community continues receiving our fair share of grant funding.” Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program funds can be used to develop, rehabilitate and improve public parks, recreation areas, greenways, trails and river conservation. Read more
Senior Expo Next Week! Read more
Pennsylvania aims to take action after a new federal law fell just shy of passing. Rationing has led to severe illness and death. Read more
Today, alongside my colleagues and fellow Delco residents, we participated in a solemn ceremony dedicated towards remembering the events of 9/11. Read more
Celebrating Historic Investments in Education Read more
Recapping the Backpack Giveaway Read more
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