Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well and happy this July! Before we get started on our holiday weekend, I wanted to share a few updates with you including my upcoming office hours, legislation we passed in the PA House and sent to the governor’s desk, a recent scam to keep an eye on and other events and helpful information. Remember to scroll down to the community events section to find out what’s happening in the district and across Montgomery County! As always, I hope you find the information below useful. | | Important Updates/Highlights | Friday is Independence Day, a day where we celebrate the birth of our nation and honor the sacrifices made in order to protect and uphold our freedoms. This holiday also reminds us that our country is free and welcoming to all—not just a select few. So, as you barbecue, jump in the pool or watch fireworks with your neighbors, remember that unity moves us forward, not division. And a reminder to please be safe and mindful of others as you celebrate. It’s never too early to look forward to next year too, when America celebrates its 250th birthday! Keep an eye out for events in district and across our beautiful commonwealth commemorating this significant anniversary. You can follow along through my email, any of my social media accounts or by visiting America250PA | Start Here, America Did! | My district office will be closing tomorrow, Thursday, July 3 at 12 p.m. (noon) and will be closed all day on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We will re-open on Monday, July 7, at 9:30 a.m. If you need any state-related assistance, please call 484-200-8263 or email [email protected] and a member of my staff will contact you. | Women in Pennsylvania—the PA Women’s Health Caucus wants to hear from you! Take this quick, anonymous survey to share your real-life experiences accessing women’s healthcare in our Commonwealth. Your feedback will help identify gaps in care and improve critical health services for women. The survey is open until July 7, 2025. Survey: http://www.pa.gov/womenshealth | Germantown Pike Bridge Closed on July 8 | Heads up, neighbors! Montgomery County announced the bridge on Germantown Pike that crosses over the Skippack Creek next to Skippack Creek Road will be closed on Tuesday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for storm debris removal. A detour will be in place during the scheduled work hours. Please plan accordingly and maintain safe driving habits while crews are working. | I had a great time volunteering at the Bucks-Mont Pride Festival yesterday with my wife Laura and my staff! We helped vendors unload and set up, and we were excited to enjoy the festivities after. It was wonderful seeing everyone come together at the Abington Arts Center to celebrate PRIDE and support the LGBTQ+ community, and I can’t wait to get back out there next year. | I’m happy to announce that House Bill 1599—sponsored by Rep. Chris Rabb, me, Rep. Mandy Steele, Rep. Brian Munroe and Rep. Jim Haddock—passed the PA House with bipartisan support, 159-43.
In summary, this bill would require electric utility members of PJM to disclose any recorded vote made within the organization to the Pennsylvania Utility Commission while also providing a brief description explaining how the vote is in the public’s interest. When it comes to decisions that could affect our health and future, transparency and accountability matter.
This bill now moves to the state Senate for consideration. If you’d like to read more about it or track its progress, click here: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1599 | Six Bills I Co-Sponsored Pass the House | Friends, my 2025 Summer Collection Drive is live now through Aug. 15. We're collecting canned foods, paper products, personal care items, school supplies for the fall and more for St. James Outreach House, Daily Bread Community Food Pantry and Spring-Ford Project Outreach. Please take a look at the list on the graphic for some of the most needed items.
You can drop off donations at my office 35 Evansburg Road, Collegeville and either of the following locations. Lower Providence Township Building 100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville West Norriton Township Building 1630 W. Marshall Street, Jeffersonville Stay tuned for more donation drop off locations around the district! | We're nearly one month away from my annual Shred Event with state Rep. Matt Bradford. Stop by on Saturday, July 26, at Norristown Area High School from 9 a.m. to noon (or until the trucks are full) to dispose of any sensitive documents or important information. This is a paper only shred event with a limit of two boxes per household. No electronics or trash are permitted, and any boxes or bags will be returned to you after materials are shredded. If you have any questions, please reach out to my office at 484-200-8263. | Reminder! If you can't make it to my district office, my staff is available for mobile office hours next week on Wednesday, July 9, at the West Norriton Township Building from 10 a.m. to noon
Stop by for assistance with any state-related issues! | Friends, the PA State Grant application is now available. Earlier this month, PHEAA started sending email notifications to eligible students for the 2025-26 PA State Grant form. If you haven’t received yours yet, you don’t have to wait! Sign in to your account at pheaa.org/signin to complete any necessary actions. Please note that first-time applicants must complete the PA State Grant Form to determine eligibility, and returning applicants may be required to submit a new form. For more details or questions, click here: pheaa.org/grant | Norristown Free Summer Meal Kits | Norristown Area School District is offering free summer meal kits to help keep Norristown students healthy and energized throughout the summer. Each meal kit has five days' worth of breakfast and lunch items and is available for pick up for all NASD students 18 and under, no registration required! Listed below are pick up locations and times, distribution dates (rain or show, while supplies last) and a link to the website for more information. Distribution Dates: July 10, 17, 24, and 31, Aug. 7 Locations: Simmons/Martin Luther King Jr. Park Complex E. Oak Street, Norristown 11 a.m. (Walk-up only) Blockson Middle School 1315 W. Marshall Street, Norristown 12:30 p.m. (Walk-up & drive-up) Website: www.nasd.k12.pa.us/page/food-services | If you need state-related assistance, my office can help you. Check out the graphic for ways we can help or call with any questions at 484-200-8263. | Coatesville VA Suicide Prevention Run | Neighbors, make sure you save the date. The Coatesville VA is hosting a Suicide Prevention 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention. The 5K will be held at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, Lot D. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race kicks off at 9 a.m. The event is free for any Veteran or active-duty service member, but all are welcome with a registration fee. To sign up or find out more information, click here: Coatesville VA Strides to Prevent Suicide 5K Run/Walk | Skippack 4th of July Parade from Skippack Township Friday, July 4, at 11 a.m. Along Route 73 (Skippack Pike), starting at Route 113 (Bridge Road) and east to Forty Foot Road 29th Annual All-American Fireworks Celebration from Lower Providence Township Friday, July 4, at 7 p.m. Eagleville Park, 100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA July 4th Parade & Party in the Park! from Municipality of Norristown Friday, July 4, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Elmwood Park on Harding Boulevard Kids Dig History from Historic Trappe Saturday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Speaker’s House, 151 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA Music in the Park – Bubble Dance Party from Upper Providence Township Wednesday, July 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Anderson Farm Park, Natural Amphitheater, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville, PA Frog Frolic from Upper Schuylkill Valley Park Friday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. 1615 Black Rock Road, Royersford, PA | Please continue to stay safe, healthy, and well-informed. And, if you have questions about any state-related issue, please contact my office at 484-200-8263 or email [email protected]. If you wish to unsubscribe to this email, please scroll to the bottom where it says “visit this page to manage your email preferences". Sincerely,
Rep. Joe Webster
State Representative
150th Legislative District | Pennsylvania State Capitol 125-B East Wing P.O. Box 202150 Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-0419 | District Office 35 Evansburg Road
Collegeville, PA 19426 (484) 200-8258 | |
