Let’s be clear: $7.25 is not a wage. It’s exploitation.

Imagine working 40 hours a week and still not being able to afford food, rent, or childcare. That’s what $7.25/hour gets you — and it hasn’t gone up in 16 years. In Pennsylvania, we’re still stuck there, while every neighboring state has moved forward — even West Virginia.

The service is free to attend and will be followed by a reception. A suggested $10 donation will support programs run by the Veterans Commission. To RSVP for the reception, visit: For any questions, you can contact VeteransCommission@WMChapel.org.

I’m proud to share that my friend Richard Custer, a decorated Vietnam Veteran and passionate advocate for veterans, will serve as the keynote speaker for this meaningful event.

In honor of National Purple Heart Day, a special commemorative service will be held at Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge on Saturday, August 9 at 11:00 a.m. to honor the courageous service members who were wounded or gave their lives in defense of our country.

🇺🇸 The PA DMVA offers up to $1,600 in temporary aid through the Veterans Temporary Assistance (VTA) Program for veterans or surviving spouses facing financial hardship. 📍 To apply, contact your County Director of Veterans Affairs:

The Chesco Health Dept. is hosting its annual KI Dispensing Event and Community Resource Fair for those living, working, or attending school within 10 miles of a nuclear power plant. Visit our table at the fair to learn about programs & resources available to you & your family.

Phoenixville’s energy is driven by its incredible small business community. These local shops, restaurants, cafés, bookstores, and entertainment venues don’t just bring people downtown — they are what makes Phoenixville feel so social, connected, and full of life.

Phoenixville is one of the many vibrant communities in Senate District 44 — and this new feature from Philly Mag highlights exactly why.

🍦 It's #NationalIceCreamDay, and across SD44 there are a number of sweet spots to cool you off during the summer months. Tag your favorite ice cream shop in the comments and let us know what flavor is your favorite!

🚧 White School Rd. will be closed between Maple St. & Homestead Rd. from Mon, July 21 - Wed, July 23, between 9:00 AM & 3:00 PM for a pipe replacement project in Honey Brook Township. Motorists should use Pleasant View Rd., Buchanan Rd., & Homestead Rd. during the closure. 🚧

They’re built into most smartphones, but can sometimes be turned off by mistake. Take a minute to double-check your settings and make sure they’re ON ✅.

Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) are loud, attention-grabbing notifications that pop up on your phone during emergencies — from severe weather to missing persons.

This is just another unconstitutional overreach by the Trump Administration and one that threatens the safety of our residents and the viability of our communities.

I am encouraged that PA has joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful termination of critical programs under FEMA. We should never have to sue our own government to use our taxpayer dollars to fund and support life-saving resources

We honor his legacy not just in memory, but in action — by speaking out, showing up, and continuing the fight for a more perfect union.

As we face deep divisions, attacks on fundamental rights, and rising injustice, may we draw strength from his call to “make some noise” and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.

Today marks five years since we lost Congressman John Lewis — a giant in the fight for justice, equality, and civil rights. His words remind us that progress is never easy, and the struggle for a better, more just country is lifelong.

This isn’t about public safety. It’s about fear and control. It’s about putting a price on the heads of immigrants for the sake of headlines, rather than creating a real, humane path to citizenship for the people our communities—and our economy—depend on every day.

The administration in Washington is not focused on removing dangerous criminals from our streets—whether they are undocumented immigrants or white-collar criminals who exploit working families. Instead, these raids target people who contribute to our society, not threaten it.