Learn the latest on a valuable grant approved in our district, booster shot information and details on Thursday's Senior Expo. Read more
“The approval for this grant is important not only because diesel vehicles are more efficient than gasoline engines, but it is also good news for our district because newer diesel model trucks decrease emissions,” Zabel said. “The grant is a victory for residents looking to improve air quality, reduce emissions and improve public health in our district and region.” Read more
I visited some local places of interest in recent days, and my office is gearing up to host a Senior Expo on Sept. 30. Join us for this free event. Read more
The Senior Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 30 at the Drexelbrook Catering and Special Event Center, located at 4700 Drexelbrook Dr., Drexel Hill. Read more
Learn more about Delco's Emergency Rental Assistance program, unemployment updates, new traffic tools for travel to Penn State games, storm resources and more in this week's community update. Read more
Find important links for emergency services, PennDOT road closures and more in this week's community update. Read more
We had a great turnout at the Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway and are now in the process of finalizing our plans for the upcoming Senior Expo, scheduled for Sept. 30. Learn more in this week's community update. Read more
Join us for free food at our community event Saturday morning, and find the latest updates on unemployment compensation changes, COVID-19 and more in this week’s update. Read more
A reminder to residents to reserve a backpack/supplies for local students for my upcoming Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway as well as details on new grant opportunities for Haverford Township grants. Read more
My Back-to-School event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 21. Reserve a backpack and school supplies for your student today by calling my offices. Read more
HARRISBURG, Aug. 4 – A bill that would discriminate against LGBTQ+ students by restricting their ability to participate in their school’s sports programs as the gender they identify with was condemned by the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus after a House Education Committee hearing on the proposed Republican legislation, according to the caucus’ co-chair, state Rep. Brian Sims, D-Phila. House Bill 972 would prohibit trans girls and women from playing scholastic and collegiate sports. “Republicans are again advocating for open discrimination against LGBTQ+ youth masked as a bill to protect girls and women,” Sims said. “As a former collegiate athlete, I know that LGBTQ+ kids, like all kids, see countless positive outcomes from engagement in sports. The opportunity to build skills, foster friendships and learn to work as a team are essential in development, especially for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable population, trans kids. The trans community is at higher risk of being victims of assault and experiencing depression, anxiety and, tragically, suicide. The fact that the majority party would aim to subject trans and non-binary youth to further exclusion and harassment is sickening and it is also illegal. We should be striving for inclusion in Pennsylvania, not sending a message of hate to LGBTQ+ youth and their families.” “Republican leaders are holding a hearing on a pretend issue and on a bill that stands zero chance of Read more
“My event is an effort to help local families and students gear up for the school year,” Zabel said. “We also organized this event in order to provide as many families in the district as possible with information on valuable state programs and local organizations that provide important services for children, parents and guardians.” Read more
“The process of looking at ways to plan for development and improve our hometowns never ends, whether it’s saving and enriching historic storefronts and building façades that have been part of our hometown for generations or other endeavors like studying ways to ease traffic flow,” Zabel said. Read more
Congregants and volunteers made this renewable energy project a reality in our community. Learn more in this week's community update. Read more
Last week, my office helped constituents here in our community find $32,367 in unclaimed property from the Pennsylvania Treasury! Read more
Grands Stepping Up continues to do important work in our legislative district, and find out the latest on the child tax credit and changes to unemployment compensation. Read more
Head to one of my offices next week to learn if you have unclaimed property in the PA state treasury. Read more
The deadline for this year's bills has passed, but you can appeal for next year by submitting a short form by Aug. 1. Read more
In this week's community update, I recap what was a wonderful Pride Festival in Upper Darby. Read more
"I’m also grateful to Rep. Karen Boback for her willingness to work with me to help this bill advance through the House,” Zabel said. “The bill would save taxpayer dollars and ensure that businesses are investing resources in the community where Keystone Opportunity Zones are located – which includes Clifton Heights.” Read more
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