Rep. Ben Sanchez

I was happy to present a citation to Mrs. Rosemary Timoney and the Timoney Irish Dancers before their spring recital this past Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Flaherty Council 3128 in Glenside.

After moving to the United States from Ireland when she was young, Mrs. Timoney dedicated her life to the dance art of her homeland and opened Timoney Irish Dancers where she and her other dance teachers have been teaching Irish dance for 60 years.

Sunday was Mrs. Timoney's birthday and it was a special honor to present her with the acknowledgement on such a wonderful occasion. Happy Birthday Mrs. Timoney and congratulations on 60 years of Timoney Irish Dancers.

This Pride Month, I renew my pledge to continue as an ally in the ongoing pursuit for equality, justice, and the right to love and live authentically without fear or discrimination. I am committed to advocating for policies and introducing legislation that protect and uplift Pennsylvania’s LGBTQ+ community, ensuring that everyone can live freely and with dignity.

To every LGBTQ+ person in this commonwealth: You are seen, you are valued, and you are loved.

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Last week I joined my colleagues from local, county, state and federal government along with community members and our host, SPS Technologies, to officially break ground on their new state of the art facility on the same grounds as the building that burnt down in Glenside.
It is hard to believe that a little over a year ago we were handling the immediate aftermath of this devastating fire. SPS Technologies could have built their new building elsewhere, leaving behind only a memory of the factory that has been a part of the community for 123 years, but they decided to stay, rebuild and give back.
I look forward to seeing all of the progress and to return again for a ribbon cutting and tour once complete.
You can visit their website at https://www.spsupdates.com/ to see the site plans and receive rebuilding updates.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As we wrap up on this time of international recognition, we need to make sure to point out that mental health support should be an everyday occurrence that doesn't end because of a calendar date. It’s important to break the silence, challenge stigma and remind ourselves that taking care of our mental health is just as important as physical health.

Whether you’re managing your own mental health, supporting a loved one or advocating for better care in your community – remember that you are not alone. Help is always available. Anyone experiencing any type of mental health crisis can call or text 9-8-8 to talk with a trained mental health professional 24/7.

SEPTA’s in-house forces will perform full-depth renewal of the Mt. Carmel Avenue grade crossing. Crews will be removing the existing crossing surface as well as worn ties and rails through the roadway. Throughout the weekend, SEPTA will reconstruct the grade crossing with a new asphalt surface and install new ties and rails. The grade crossing and the approaches will be milled and paved before reopening the road to service. The new grade crossing will provide a smoother ride across the tracks and provide a new surface free of any cracks and potholes.

ROAD DETOUR DURING CONSTRUCTION:
Full Closure: Friday, May 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM through Monday, June 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM

To facilitate construction during this round-the-clock closure, Mt. Carmel Avenue will be closed to all vehicle through-traffic between Houston Avenue and Tyson Avenue.

Traffic detour will be posted and maintained for the duration of the project. Local access will be maintained up to the construction zone. At no time will access to local businesses adjacent to the crossing and private property be barricaded/blocked off.

Mt. Carmel Avenue will be closed at its intersection with the railroad tracks beginning Friday, May 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Mt. Carmel Avenue motorists will be directed to use Edge Hill Road, Easton Road and Jenkintown Road.

All traffic lanes will open on or before Monday, June 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

WARMINSTER REGIONAL RAIL & ARDSLEY STATION SERVICE NOTES:

For Saturday, May 30, 2026, and Sunday, May 31, 2026, single track operations will be in effect at Ardsley Station. In addition, Warminster Line service will operate on a two-hour schedule, with alternating trains terminating at Glenside Station. View the schedule at https://tinyurl.com/yc45ucxa.

For Ardsley Station passengers:

Saturday, May 30, 2026: All trains will board and exit on the Outbound platform.
Sunday, May 31, 2026: All trains will board and exit on the Inbound platform.

I joined Governor Josh Shapiro and Senator Maria Collett at the local Fort Washington Elementary School in the Upper Dublin School District today to highlight the importance of free breakfast for all Pennsylvania students. We were able to hand out breakfast to the young learners before sitting to talk about what matters most to them.

We’ve already seen the positive impact Governor Shapiro’s free breakfast program has had on students and classrooms, and we need to keep delivering this win for students in this year’s state budget too. I am looking forward to making sure that this remains a priority as we head into budget discussions in Harrisburg next week.

On Memorial Day we pause to remember and honor America’s servicemembers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and dedication inspire us and remind us of the true cost of the liberties we enjoy.

Memorial Day is a reminder of the somber truth that freedom isn’t free. It's important to honor the memories of fallen servicemembers not just with words, but with actions that embody the values they fought to protect.

Thank you to all of our Military servicemembers for your dedication to our country.

Please note: My office will be closed today for Memorial Day.

Memorial Day Weekend, Thanks for coming to the Senior Fair and more...
https://app.indigov.com/pub/outreach/2c2bdb45-0eb9-4cfc-badc-ced6d639a250

Thank you to everyone who came out to our annual Senior Resource Fair last week. It's a pleasure to partner with Rep. Melissa Cerrato and Rep. Nancy Guenst to bring community resources to our communities every year.

This year, we filled our table slots faster than ever before which shows just how much these resources want to be able to connect with our constituents. Thank you to all who were able to participate and for those who didn't sign up in time, we are already looking to see how we can fit more resource tables next year. Stay tuned!

5/22 UPDATE: The Pick Up Window is NOW OPEN!

On Friday, May 22, access to the Library Drive-Thru Pickup/Return Window will be temporarily blocked due to construction.

During this time:
• Reserved items may be picked up inside the 1st Floor Express Library.
• All returns should be placed in the bins located just inside the Library’s two entrances.

To help reduce wait times on Friday, we encourage you to pick up any reserved items you currently have today or tomorrow during drive-thru operating hours: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm.

Drive-thru reserve pickup service is expected to resume when the Library reopens on Tuesday, May 26.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience during construction.