Congressman Dan Meuser, second from left, couldn’t pass up the opportunity for a good cup of coffee when he was in our area on Wednesday, stopping at Hope and Coffee on Pine Street in Tamaqua. Critical response to the opioid epidemic is one of the congressman’s main priorities, with him focused on “ensuring those on the front lines of the opioid epidemic in the 9th District have the tools and resources they need to address the crisis. Lisa Scheller and the people at Hope and Coffee have created a beautiful, safe environment for people struggling with addiction and recovery. It’s a wonderful place for Tamaqua residents in need to come together and support one another,” he said. Pictured with Meuser is Tamaqua Mayor Nathan Gerace and Hope and Coffee staff members Monica Russop, Loren Collura and Jessica “Sica” Brown. KATHY KUNKEL/TIMES NEWS