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Competitive Races in Norristown region include Miller, Santoyo
In the Norristown area, several races for municipal council and township commissioner are on the ballot this Tuesday, Nov. 4. The aspiring public servants in Montgomery County’s 62 municipalities have broad latitude over policy decisions related to community development, land use, zoning, and much more. You can learn more from Montgomery County Voter Services , including sample ballots. Responses were received from Marty Miller, an incumbent commisioner in West Norriton To
Michael Hays
Oct 29, 20256 min read


Pottstown Candidates Outline Housing Viewpoints
Pottstown Borough has a competitive mayor’s race and several council seats on the ballot. The aspiring public servants in Montgomery County’s 62 municipalities have broad latitude over policy decisions related to community development, land use, zoning, and much more. They appear on your local ballot this November 4, 2025. **Note that write-in candidates were not contacted for this article. The requirement to get on the primary ballot is a minimum of 10 petition signatures.
Michael Hays
Oct 25, 202511 min read


Elect Housing Champions Nov. 4
Do you know who is running for local office in your town? Aspiring public servants in Montgomery County’s 62 municipalities have broad latitude over policy decisions related to community development, land use, zoning, and much more. They appear on your local ballot this November 4, 2025. You can look up your sample ballot , thanks to Montgomery County Voter Services. Beginning Monday, Oct. 21, we will begin posting responses from candidates in high-interest municipalities s
Michael Hays
Oct 17, 20251 min read


A Reluctant, Grateful New Homeowner
I had long given up on the dream of owning a home when a Bridgeport apartment fire in February had me on the move for the fourth time in...
Michael Hays
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Analysis: Towamencin Makes Major Decision on Freddy Hill
Freddy Hill Farms, a short walk from my childhood home, will officially close for good Sept. 28. That’s the same week I will close on my...
Michael Hays
Sep 13, 20253 min read


Pottstown Development Opens Door for Workforce Housing
Developer interest in downtown Pottstown could create opportunities to build workforce/affordable housing. Across the street from the...
Michael Hays
Sep 6, 20252 min read


Seniors in Limerick Face 50% Rent Hike
Political pressure and media attention appear to be having at least a marginal impact on the 50% lot rent hike in Limerick Township. For...
Michael Hays
Aug 22, 20252 min read


New Hanover development returns for review after losing suit over racist zoning
The developer of the New Hanover Town Center is back before municipal planners after losing a lawsuit over allegations of racist and...
Michael Hays
Aug 9, 20252 min read


Interview with North Penn Advocates
As one in a series of interviews with local leaders who are working to help our food-insecure neighbors, and neighbors experiencing...
Michael Hays
Jul 26, 20253 min read


Parks & Police: What Binds Lansdale to Norristown
Exactly how Lansdale Borough will address individuals who refuse to leave public parks after dark remains unknown at this time. Lansdale...
Michael Hays
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Homes as More than Wealth
When I first started learning about community land trusts, I was both intrigued and mildly confused. The purpose and mission behind CLTs...
Michael Hays
Jul 5, 20252 min read


Housing Votes in PA House Show Promise
Our government can still get stuff done. In our state Capitol, we should take note that the House Majority Democrats prioritized two...
Michael Hays
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Municipal Updates: Genny's Place Vote this Week, Freddy Hill, and more
Here is a condensed version of what's happening on the housing front near your community: Norristown – While the county-funded...
Michael Hays
Jun 25, 20251 min read


Action alert: Lansdale Borough to Remove Camps from Public Parks
Lansdale Borough leadership appears to be backsliding on addressing homelessness. Just months ahead of the opening of a county-funded...
Michael Hays
Jun 9, 20254 min read


Delaware Progress Provides a Model
My parents, born in the 1950s, are pretty typical Americans. They purchased a home in the suburbs, helped put their four kids through...
Michael Hays
May 27, 20254 min read


A Sigh of (Zoning) Relief: Love Won
By Jackson De Guzman and Mike Hays Those seeking poignant storytelling would likely not conjure up a municipal zoning meeting as a hot...
Michael Hays
May 16, 20255 min read


Norristown ZHB to hear county housing proposal May 14
Let’s build a stronger, safer community together. You can help support the approval of new, year-round supportive short-term housing in...
Michael Hays
May 3, 20252 min read


Lower Merion 'leading by example'
The Montgomery County Commissioners hit the road earlier this month to conduct routine business and hear from local officials in Lower...
Michael Hays
Apr 18, 20251 min read


WHYY to Host Panel on Nimbyism with MC 30%
Ask almost anyone what the most important issues are in their community, and there is a solid chance they will list the high cost of...
Michael Hays
Apr 11, 20252 min read


Pottstown Hotel Shelter Gets Zoning OK; Conditions Added
Funding, a service provider, and local political support are all in place for a hotel in Pottstown to operate year-round. Only one thing...
Michael Hays
Mar 31, 20252 min read
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