E-news Updates - July 31, 2023

Over $200,000 in Unclaimed Property Returned to Residents of the 6th Senate District in a Single Day

Last Thursday, State Reps. Hogan, Tomlinson, Marcell and I sponsored two state services events featuring PA State Treasurer Garrity at the Warwick Township Building and the Middletown Township Building. As part of each event, constituents were able to search onsite for unclaimed property, recovering $200,000 owed to those in attendance.

It was an honor having Treasurer Garrity here in the 6th Senate District sharing the great programs Treasury has to offer. Many people do not know they have unclaimed property and being able to offer this service and finding over $200,000 for our constituents in one day is remarkable.

Unclaimed property can include things like dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten stocks, insurance policies, tangible property like contents of abandoned safe deposit boxes and more. State law requires businesses to report unclaimed property to Treasury after three years of dormancy. The average value of a claim is $1,600.

Our staff also assisted with state services during the day, including processing senior SEPTA applications, birth and death certificate applications, and more. The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs were on hand as well, providing information and assistance to veteran attendees.

I encourage anyone who could not attend our events and may think they have unclaimed property to contact our office at 215-638-1784 for assistance. You may also check online at: https://www.patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property/

More photos can be found: https://www.facebook.com/SenatorFarry/ Make sure to follow for state and local updates.

National Night Out

Tomorrow, Aug. 1, is National Night Out, an annual nationwide community policing event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

Millions of people across the country will take part in National Night Out events, including block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and more.

Middletown Township will be hosting its National Night Out Event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Middletown Municipal Building (5 Municipal Way, Langhorne). Community members and neighbors are invited for a night of fun, including an opportunity to meet Middletown Township Police, participate in police demonstrations, visit over 70 vendors, and so much more!

Bensalem Police Department’s National Night Out will be from 6:30-8:30pm at The Bensalem Township Municipal Building, 2400 Byberry Rd, Bensalem. Check out their “Behind Closed Doors” Educational Trailer, Bensalem Police K9 demonstration, vehicle displays, Copsicle Ice Cream Bus, and more.

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