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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 165 min read
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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 32 min read
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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 181 min read
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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 222 min read
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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 92 min read
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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 23 min read
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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 252 min read
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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 121 min read
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Lansdale Lends a Hand with County Funding
More than two years after the closure of Montco’s only year-round shelter for adults, a new one will be opening soon in 2025. In a move...
Michael Hays
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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ChesCo, MontCo Look to Add 1,400 Affordable Homes by 2030
While preferences and household sizes have evolved in recent decades, the types of homes constructed in the suburbs have been slow to...
Michael Hays
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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Add Your Voice to Budget Process
Municipal budgets are documents that express our collective will and values. Over the coming weeks, Montgomery County residents will...
Michael Hays
Nov 23, 20242 min read
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Housing Voucher Lottery Opens Nov. 15
For the first time since 2019, the Montgomery County Housing Authority will open a lottery that is the first step in securing a housing...
Michael Hays
Nov 8, 20241 min read
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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
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Commissioners Take Meetings on the Road May 23
EDITED: Thursday's Lower Providence Zoning Hearing Board meeting related to Genny's Place has been canceled. The Montgomery County...
Michael Hays
May 11, 20241 min read
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Commissioner Winder Wants to Hold Housing Affordability Summit
Although we did not receive questionnaire responses from the Democratic candidates running for Montgomery County Commissioner, Jamila...
Michael Hays
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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Ferry, DiBello Answer Candidate Survey on Housing
All three seats on Montgomery County's Board of Commissioners are up for grabs on November 7. Last month, the Montco 30% Project emailed...
Michael Hays
Oct 12, 20235 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Commissioner Candidates Discuss Housing & Homelessness
On May 16, Democratic voters in Montgomery County will head to the polls for a Primary Election to select two candidates from a field of...
Michael Hays
Apr 20, 20233 min read
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