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Brian's Briefing for February 20: Protecting our Seniors

Dear Neighbors,

 

Last week, I hosted a scam prevention event with the Office of the Attorney General. As technology evolves, scammers are becoming more sophisticated, and events like this are designed to help you spot scams early and avoid falling into their traps.

 

Seniors are especially targeted by scammers because older generations often have less experience with evolving technologies. We have a duty to help our older neighbors understand scammers’ tricks and protect their personal information.

 

Thank you to everyone who attended to learn for themselves or to help another!

In Service,

PA Representative Brian Munroe's signature image

Brian

 

 

Next Week in Harrisburg: Protecting Our Seniors Online

I feel strongly that we can do more to protect our senior residents from online scammers. Next week, I’ll be hosting a policy hearing at the Capitol, alongside the House Policy Committee, to address this issue. We’ll hear from victims of online scams as well as experts, with the goal of giving legislators a full picture of the scope of the problem so we can have more informed conversations about the steps needed to protect our seniors.

 

 

Apply now for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Seniors age 65 and older, people with disabilities aged 18 to 64, and widows or widowers aged 50 to 64 may be eligible for the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program. PTRR provides eligible residents with incomes of $48,110 or less a rebate on their property taxes or rent paid in 2025. Only half of your Social Security income is counted toward the income threshold.

 

Our office can help you with the application. Reach out to (215) 323-6997 with any questions or to set up a time to meet with us!

 

 

Getting to Know our Local Businesses

One thing I love to do when I’m not in Harrisburg is to get to know the businesses helping our community to thrive.

 

I recently stopped by Frida’s Market in Warminster, a family-owned grocery store that offers candies, canned goods, housewares, and more for shoppers seeking the flavors and culture of Mexico. Over the years, Frida’s has become a neighborhood favorite!

 

I also had the chance to welcome Gloria Sports & Spirits to Warrington, a new bar-restaurant with a menu of Italian and American favorites that just opened in September.

 

If you’re looking to ease some cravings this weekend, be sure to check them both out!

 

 

Bucks County Hazardous Waste collection

See below for a list of hazardous waste collection dates and locations for 2026.

 

 

EVENTS BY REP. MUNROE

Expungement Clinic

Thursday, March 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ben Wilson Senior Activity Center

Get more information and register here.

Free E-waste Recycling Event

Saturday, March 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

King Park, Warrington

Get more information and register here.

 

Remote Office Hours

 

To make my office’s constituent services as accessible as possible, I have established remote office hours at local township buildings throughout our legislative district.

 

We will be at the following locations from 10 a.m. to noon on the days indicated:

  • Warminster Township Building: First Tuesday of every month; next is March 3.
  • Warminster Heights: First Friday of every month; next is March 6.
  • Ivyland Borough: Second Tuesday of every month; next is March 10.
  • New Britain Township Building: Second Wednesday of every month; next is March 11.
  • Warrington Township Building: Third Tuesday every month; next is March 17.
  • Warminster Library: Third Wednesday of every month; next is March 18.

Specialty Office Hours

 

To help focus on specific needs, my staff and I have established specialty hours when outside experts come in to guide our residents. An appointment is required for these hours. Please call 215-323-6997 to schedule.

  • Advance Care Planning: First Wednesday of every month; next is March 4.  
  • Veterans Services: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month; next session is March 9.
 

District Office

1410A West Street Rd.
Warminster, PA 18974

(215) 323-6997

Pennsylvania State Capitol

104-B East Wing

Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 772-1983