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New Roommate Service Debuts in MontCo
“Empty nesters” and cost-burdened renters may be an ideal match in a new Pennsylvania-sponsored option. Those looking for creative...
Michael Hays
Aug 11, 20231 min read


Inqy: Peco to Give 45-Day Notice to Encampment
Over the weekend, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Peco will take additional steps in August to get remaining campers to leave the...
Michael Hays
Jul 31, 20231 min read


Volunteers & Contributors Welcomed
Twenty years ago -- almost to the month -- I started volunteering with political and social movements for the first time, at the age of...
Michael Hays
Jul 29, 20231 min read


Homelessness Task Force Debates ‘Fair Share’ of Services Between Norristown, Pottstown & Others
Since the spring, a large panel of elected officials and other stakeholders have met virtually to delineate “actionable” projects to...
Michael Hays
Jul 21, 20233 min read


Zoning Matters
Have you ever walked or driven past a vacant big box store or office park and wondered to yourself, “Why can’t that space be converted to...
Michael Hays
Jul 16, 20233 min read


Housing Vote is Promising; Reinforcements Needed
An affluent community in Montgomery County is one step closer to approving a development that would provide much needed affordable units...
Michael Hays
Jul 13, 20232 min read


Housing Vouchers: An Explanation
In this post, we turn our attention to one of the federal government’s most utilized and popular programs to lower the cost of housing:...
Michael Hays
Jul 7, 20232 min read


Rental Assistance Available via 211
While the rent is due tomorrow, July 1, for many people, the rising cost of apartments – along with the need to save money essentially...
Michael Hays
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Keeping the Focus on Solutions and Avoiding Sweeps
Norristown Council President Thomas Lepera’s chair sat empty during Tuesday’s council meeting. Meanwhile, members of the community turned...
Michael Hays
Jun 22, 20232 min read


Flags, Music, & Basketball: Juneteenth Op-Ed
Parents and other spectators gathered for summer league basketball on a mild evening at Park Place in Upper Gwynedd Township. They offer...
Michael Hays
Jun 19, 20231 min read


Housing Debate Intensifies in Upper Gwynedd
Emotions spilled over during Wednesday night’s meeting of the Upper Gwynedd Township Planning Commission during discussion about a...
Michael Hays
Jun 15, 20232 min read


Make Your Voice Heard on County Plans
By Evelyn Ankers The county is welcoming public comment on plans to spend millions on housing initiatives. Montgomery County is holding a...
Michael Hays
Jun 9, 20231 min read


Norristown Protest Recap
ICYMI, below you’ll find news articles from last night, the full Norristown Council meeting recording, and a letter-to-the-editor that...
Michael Hays
Jun 7, 20231 min read


Join Us Tuesday Night in Norristown
During campaigns for public office, you may hear one of the candidates say something to the effect of: We know what you are against....
Michael Hays
Jun 4, 20232 min read


Resisting the Tent Sweep
I remember the first time I grappled with the issue of homelessness when I was a college student in Boston. My developing conscience,...
Michael Hays
May 30, 20232 min read


Speak Up at Local Meetings to Combat NIMBYism
Based on my experiences in local government and politics, it is easier to be against something than for something. If you have attended a...
Michael Hays
May 20, 20232 min read


Vote Tuesday for Housing Solutions
Compassion, commitment, and competence are three key attributes I look for in all candidates for public office – from district judge to...
Michael Hays
May 12, 20231 min read


Evictions Rising in Montco
Montgomery County’s eviction rate is as high as Philadelphia’s. In March, 700 families or individuals were evicted from their dwellings...
Michael Hays
May 4, 20231 min read


Rainy Rally Draws 70+ Advocates
Despite persistent rain, over 70 people hit the streets on Saturday afternoon for our launch rally at the Montgomery County Courthouse in...
Michael Hays
Apr 30, 20231 min read


Rally On
Due to the urgency of our cause for better housing policies, Saturday's rally is on! In recognition of the weather elements that the...
Michael Hays
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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