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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


Faith Leaders Offer Space for Affordable Apartments
Some say politics and religion should never mix, but when it comes to converting underutilized church spaces into attainable housing this...
Michael Hays
Mar 23, 20252 min read


Why Stop Here with Rent Rebate Expansion?
The expanded Pennsylvania rebate program has helped thousands of newly eligible homeowners and renters. But could expanded eligibility...
Jane Pekol
Mar 15, 20252 min read


West Norriton Considers Affordable Development
West Norriton Township is considering a proposal for 50 below-market-rate, affordable homes at 2540 S. Parkview Drive near St. Teresa of...
Michael Hays
Mar 8, 20253 min read


Bridgeport Fire: One Week Later
One week after a first-floor fire forced an extended evacuation of all residents and pets from my apartment building, there is hope that...
Michael Hays
Mar 1, 20253 min read


Upcoming Housing Meetings in the Area
With the uncertain future of short and long-term federal funding for housing, now is an ideal time to recommit to taking action and...
Michael Hays
Feb 22, 20252 min read


Rental Round & Round
Standing outside Pottstown Library on a recent Saturday afternoon, I talked to a handful of landlords over the phone about apartments for...
Michael Hays
Feb 9, 20252 min read


Two Additional Hearings Scheduled for Genny's Place
Last week, appeal hearings for supportive housing in Lower Providence kicked off with an outburst. Meanwhile, the county commissioners ....
Michael Hays
Feb 2, 20253 min read
Pottstown Partners with County to Provide Year-Round Hotel Rooms
Tucked away next to the Manatawny Creek and Montgomery County Community College Pottstown campus, a self-contained “tent city” came into...
Michael Hays
Jan 25, 20252 min read


Volunteers Make 'Code Blue' Service Possible
This is a first-hand account of a volunteer’s Code Blue experience, as told by Joanne Mahoney.
Joanne Mahoney
Jan 20, 20253 min read


Genny's Place in Lower Prov Still Has Life
Supporters are encouraged to attend public meetings at Arcola school on January 29 and 30th.
Michael Hays
Jan 12, 20251 min read


Housing Costs Strain My Dad, a 45-year Carpenter
As the son of a builder, housing advocacy is personal to me. My parents’ story and struggles are not uncommon in Pennsylvania or elsewhere.
Michael Hays
Jan 3, 20254 min read
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