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October Calendar: New & Noteworthy
October features the next county commissioners evening meeting “on the road,” in addition to several fundraisers for local human service...
Michael Hays
Sep 27, 20241 min read


Governor Directs Agencies to Devise Housing Plan
Moments after Gov. Josh Shapiro outlined his vision for taking action on Pennsylvania’s housing shortage, Sen. Vince Hughes stepped to...
Michael Hays
Sep 15, 20242 min read


Kamala Has a Plan for Housing if She Wins the White House
Analysis by Jackson DeGuzman Vice President, and current presidential candidate, Kamala Harris just revealed her comprehensive campaign...
Michael Hays
Sep 13, 20243 min read


Company Appeals to Keep Norristown State Hospital Proposal a Secret
Someone really does not want to share what their plan was for the Norristown State Hospital redevelopment. Last December, Norristown...
Michael Hays
Sep 6, 20242 min read


Church Proposal for Workforce Housing Receives Mixed Reviews
As her vision for integrating workforce housing into the fabric of Royersford Baptist Church came under scrutiny from the Upper...
Michael Hays
Aug 25, 20243 min read


Upper Prov Church Seeks Workforce Housing Approval
Your participation and support are needed this week at a public meeting. We can make progress for hard-working Montgomery County...
Michael Hays
Aug 17, 20242 min read


"They're Human Beings Who Need Help"
So many Lansdale Borough residents wanted to share their opinions on increasing camping at popular parks that there wasn’t any time for...
Michael Hays
Aug 10, 20243 min read


Collaboration, Creativity, Political Will Needed Now
On a call last week with nearly 100 citizen advocates, local elected officials, and organizers, I came away feeling a bit less...
Michael Hays
Aug 4, 20242 min read


Philly Inquirer special report: Empire of Greed
Last Sunday, the Inqy published a shocking expose about a New Jersey real estate family that exploits the poor by gobbling up large...
Michael Hays
Jul 28, 202415 min read


In Rental Crunch, Central Perk Region Looks for Way Forward
We have a housing market in the United States. It’s a market that makes some people a lot of money and prices others out of communities. ...
Michael Hays
Jul 27, 20242 min read


Campaign Underway with Local Elected Officials
We need your help! You are encouraged to sign the same "Housing Not Handcuffs" pledge that Montco 30% and Habitat for Humanity are...
Michael Hays
Jul 20, 20242 min read


On Tap this Week in Montco
This upcoming week, a regional planning group discusses a draft housing plan, Norristown Council holds its first public meeting since the...
Michael Hays
Jul 13, 20241 min read


Dependence: We Rise or Fall Together
Milling about and waiting for the Pottstown Fourth of July Parade to begin this morning, I talked to two people — one a new friend and...
Michael Hays
Jul 4, 20242 min read


Reaction to SCOTUS Ruling on Homelessness
In a 6-3 ruling released Friday, the highest court in the land has now confirmed that you can be cited and arrested for having no place...
Michael Hays
Jun 29, 20244 min read


Growing Coalition to Host Rally for Unhoused on 6/25
With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule very soon on a pivotal case that is expected to have lasting effects on homelessness policy,...
Michael Hays
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Neighbors in Need of Affordable Housing are All Around You
This letter-to-the-editor was published in the Pottstown Mercury on June 15. When I think about people who are struggling with the cost...
Michael Hays
Jun 15, 20242 min read


Baseball, Soccer Stadiums Among Proposals Rejected by Norristown Council for Hospital Grounds
A soccer stadium, minor league ballpark, and community center were pitched by different developers for 68-acres at the Norristown State...
Michael Hays
Jun 9, 20242 min read


Fed Could Flex Powers on Rent Control
No one would blame you for not hearing about a recent move by the White House to ease rent increases for some Americans. Despite...
Michael Hays
Jun 2, 20242 min read


Commissioner Winder: ' We cannot do this alone '
Local cooperation from municipal governments is a crucial part of the solution, if Montgomery County is going to successfully respond to...
Michael Hays
May 27, 20243 min read


Tiny Homes for Veterans Poised to Open in Harrisburg
Veterans experiencing homelessness near Harrisburg now have a new option for shelter and support services with the opening of 15 tiny...
Michael Hays
May 20, 20241 min read
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