Rep. Paul Friel

09/07/2026

Now and always, we must honor the work of those who keep our nation going. We are nothing without those who use their skills to create, serve, build, and respond to the many needs in our communities. Thank you to all who labor!

“Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration.” - Abraham Lincoln

09/05/2026

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge repair will close Hollow Road in East Vincent, West Vincent townships, Chester County, beginning on Monday, September 14.

Weather permitting, drivers are advised of the following travel restriction:

Monday, September 14, through Wednesday, September 16, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Hollow Road will be closed and detoured between French Creek Road and Pughtown Road. During the closure, drivers will be directed to use French Creek Road and Pughtown Road.

09/04/2026

Really appreciated the opportunity to tour the Ocugen facility and learn about the amazing work the team is doing here in Chester County to cure disease like degenerative blindness. Supporting the biomedical research industry here is helping to build a strong economy locally with high paying jobs and supporting businesses that are part of the supply chain for this industry!

09/04/2026

Please share and keep an eye out for this young man missing since 8/31 - last seen in Spring City Pa

🚨 Missing Person 🚨

UBAID ASIM

Ubaid was last seen on 8/31/2026 at approximately 9:30pm in the Spring City. He is approximately 5’9”, skinny and last seen wearing a red T-Shirt.

If you have seen him or have information that could lead to his safe return, the family is asking you to call 911 or (484)358-0808.

09/04/2026

Medicare patients- please take advantage of this opportunity to get your questions answered!

Mark your calendars for our fourth annual Medicare telephone town hall! I'll be joined by federal and local Medicare experts that can help answer any questions you may have about enrollment, benefits, prescriptions, and more. Hope you'll join on September 10!

09/03/2026

Our offices, including our Spring City Mobile Office, will be closed on Friday, September 4th, and Monday, September 7th for the Labor Day holiday.

09/02/2026

Planning to get your Flu or COVID shot at our Senior Fair? Do you also need other immunizations like Shingles or Pneumonia? You can pre-register here so that Skippack Pharmacy, this year's provider, is all ready for you the day of the fair! Registration ahead of time is especially important if you want vaccines beyond Flu and COVID.

Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/262314968969173

You can also visit this website for more information about the clinic: https://www.skippackpharmacy.com/friel/

09/02/2026

Healthcare should never be an extractive business. But the way our system currently 'works' allows for and even incentivizes these practices, and at tragic human cost.

It is clearly time for some major reforms.

Last month, a woman showed up to a hospital in Pennsylvania with a ...

09/01/2026

Cost of Living Adjustment info for Pennsylvania's retired public servants:
For the first time in more than two decades, eligible retired teachers, state employees, and municipal police officers and firefighters are receiving a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their pensions.

Signed into law as part of the FY 2026-27 budget (Act 21), it covers:
🏫 PSERS retirees (public school employees) who retired on or before 7/1/2001
🏛️ SERS retirees (state employees) who retired on or before 7/1/2001
🚓🚒 Retired municipal police officers and firefighters in municipalities enrolled in PMRS who began receiving benefits on or before 12/31/2020
👪 For SERS retirees specifically, a survivor or beneficiary may also qualify if the retiree passed away on or after 7/1/2026

More than 80,000 retirees statewide are expected to see an increase, retroactive to July 2026.

Think you or a loved one might qualify? Check eligibility and payment timing here:
📍 PSERS: pa.gov/agencies/psers/member-resources/retired/cola
📍 SERS: sers.pa.gov/DefinedBenefitPlan-RetiredMembers-COLAS.html
📍 PMRS: pmrs.pa.gov/retirees/cola/act-21-of-2026

Not sure which system applies to you, or think you should qualify but haven't heard anything? Reach out to our office and we'll help point you in the right direction.