We’re partnering with the Philly Made Us Foundation to host a back-to-school backpack and school-supply collection to help local students get ready for another school year. Now through Thursday, Aug. 6, neighbors can donate new backpacks and school supplies to our district offices.

We had so much fun at Variety - the Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley’s Community Day last week! The campers learned from local first responders about safety and how they can help their community.

Thank you to everyone who came to our Senior Breakfasts! We had good conversations with our neighbors in East Norriton, West Norriton, Perkiomen and Skippack Townships. Thank you to Empire Family Restaurant, Collegeville Diner and the Farm House Restaurant for hosting us!

Worcester Township neighbors, do you need assistance? A member of my staff will be available to answer questions and provide resources this Monday, July 27, from 10 – 11 a.m. (and every fourth Monday of the month) at the Worcester Township Building, 1721 South Valley Forge Road.

Welcome to East Norriton, Fastsigns! We joined the community at the new business' grand opening this week. Congratulations to owners Dharmesh and Nipa Patel on opening your store here!

We volunteered at mitzvahcircle.bsky.social Pads in the Park event this week in Norristown. We helped distribute free menstrual products and food from the Share Food Program to our neighbors in need. These organizations are doing so much to help our community!

Good news! Our community was awarded $1 million to fund two important projects! These projects will create and improve recreational spaces for our community, giving kids and adults alike opportunities to play, exercise and gather together.  More: pahouse.com/Bradford/InT...

Attention job seekers! PennDOT District 6 Montgomery County Maintenance is hosting a job fair this Saturday, July 18, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Montgomery County Maintenance Office, 2005 Swede Road, Norristown.

Skippack neighbors, do you need assistance? A member of my staff will be available to answer questions and provide resources this Wednesday, July 15, from 10 – 11 a.m. (and every third Wednesday of the month) at the Skippack Administrative Building, 4089 Heckler Road.

Mark your calendar! West Norriton PD National Night Out is Aug. 12!

We were happy to donate bottles of water for the Ripkin 8U Baseball State Tournament, which our own Methacton Audubon Recreation Association (MARA) is hosting. Good luck to our athletes competing in the tournament!

We recently joined in on the fun at Montgomery County’s Immigrant Heritage Month Block Party. The event celebrated the diverse people, stories and experiences that make up Montco.

Thanks to everyone who came to Share Food Program’s Montco Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program distribution event at our Worcester office! This program provides $25 in vouchers to eligible seniors ages 60+ to purchase fresh produce. More info: www.sharefoodprogram.org/senior-farme...

TOMORROW, Friday, July 3, the Historical Society of Montgomery County presents a free Hancock Day event from 10 a.m. to noon at the Historic Montgomery Cemetery with cemetery tours and a presentation by author Barbara Franco, who will discuss her book "Gettysburg Surgeons."

Schwenksville neighbors, do you need assistance? A member of my staff will be available to answer questions and provide resources this Thursday, July 2, from 11 a.m. – noon (and every first Thursday of the month) at the Schwenksville Borough Building, 300 Main St.

Perkiomen Township neighbors, do you need assistance? A member of my staff will be available to answer questions and provide resources this Wednesday, July 1, from 10 – 11 a.m. (and every first Wednesday of the month) at the Perkiomen Township Administration Building, 1 Trappe Road.

The Share Food Program will host a Montco Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program distribution event on Tuesday, June 30, from 1 – 3 p.m. at our office at 2000 Bustard Road in Worcester Township. Eligible Montco seniors ages 60+ can receive $25 in vouchers to purchase local produce.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent blood drive we held in Schwenksville. More than two dozen of our neighbors donated blood, including our staff & interns! It’s a simple way to save lives & we’re grateful to Red Cross & Schwenksville for partnering with us.

We joined Montco officials to celebrate Juneteenth at a flag-raising ceremony. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery: On June 19, 1865 - 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation - federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX, to ensure all enslaved people were freed.

We're teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 16, from 1 - 6 p.m. at the Schwenksville Borough Hall and Community Center. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor Code: RepBradford to schedule an appointment.

The Share Food Program will host a Montco Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program distribution event on Tuesday, June 30, from 1 – 3 p.m. at our office at 2000 Bustard Road in Worcester Township. Eligible Montco seniors ages 60+ can receive $25 in vouchers to purchase local produce.

Thank you to everyone who came to Saturday’s document shredding event that we hosted with @repwebster.bsky.social and @pasenatorcappelletti.com at Norristown Area High School. We helped our neighbors protect their identity and clear out their old paperwork!

June is Pride Month and communities are celebrating all across Montco. We were honored to join Montgomery County, West Norriton Township and East Norriton Township at their recent Pride Flag raising ceremonies. 🏳️‍🌈

We're teaming up with @repwebster.bsky.social and @pasenatorcappelletti.com to host a free document shredding THIS SATURDAY, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon at Norristown Area HS. Prevent identity theft and safely dispose of personal documents. More info: 610-222-3490.

Join us at our annual Senior Fair TOMORROW 11a-1:30p at Meadowood Schultz Community Center. There will be dozens of vendors sharing important resources, informative presentations, and free lunch! RSVP: 610-222-3490, repbradford@pahouse.net or www.pahouse.com/Bradford/RSV...

We joined @rephanbidge.com and Whitpain Township officials to celebrate $100,000 in state funding to support the construction of a new community center, which is under construction now! The community center, next to Center Square Park, will provide a great space for the community.

We're teaming up with @repwebster.bsky.social and @pasenatorcappelletti.com to host a free document shredding event Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon at Norristown Area HS. Prevent identity theft and safely dispose of personal documents. More info: 610-222-3490.

We had a great time learning about agriculture and the environment at Variety's Farm City Day. We joined Agriculture Sec. Russell Redding and @senatorcollett.com to explore Variety's greenhouses and gardens, which are designed to be accessible to support the needs of individuals with disabilities.

We're teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Tuesday, June 16, from 1 - 6 p.m. at the Schwenksville Borough Hall and Community Center. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor Code: RepBradford to schedule an appointment.

We honored the legacy of E. Pearl Smith by celebrating the naming of a local bridge in her memory. The E. Pearl Smith Memorial Bridge over Kepner Creek in East Norriton Twp. is one small way we can pay tribute to Pearl’s lasting impact on our community! pahouse.com/Bradford/InT...