The federal government’s pausing of food assistance benefits late last year caused national panic – and rightfully so. Much less well-known – but perhaps just as catastrophic – is a change in how federal dollars are awarded to housing providers throughout the United States. It has the potential to exacerbate homelessness and set off a chain of events whereby families and individuals who were making progress end up stumbling backwards on their road to independence.  In early 2

Winter is inherently a fraught time to talk about homeless encampments. We are starting with the presupposition that no one should be sleeping outside in below-30 degree temperatures.  It’s obviously deadly.  But what happens when construction crews begin mobilization work this coming spring in Upper Gwynedd Township on 60 apartments and encounter people camped out? At the township commissioners meeting Nov. 17  when Cornerstone at Pennbrook received final approval, represent

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

By Jackson De Guzman and Mike Hays Those seeking poignant storytelling would likely not conjure up a municipal zoning meeting as a hot...

Let’s build a stronger, safer community together.   You can help support the approval of new, year-round supportive short-term housing in...

The Montgomery County Commissioners hit the road earlier this month to conduct routine business and hear from local officials in Lower...

With the uncertain future of short and long-term federal funding for housing, now is an ideal time to recommit to taking action and...

Standing outside Pottstown Library on a recent Saturday afternoon, I talked to a handful of landlords over the phone about apartments for...

Last week, appeal hearings for supportive housing in Lower Providence kicked off with an outburst. Meanwhile, the county commissioners ....

Tucked away next to the Manatawny Creek and Montgomery County Community College Pottstown campus, a self-contained “tent city” came into...

Supporters are encouraged to attend public meetings at Arcola school on January 29 and 30th.

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...

While preferences and household sizes have evolved in recent decades, the types of homes constructed in the suburbs have been slow to...

Municipal budgets are documents that express our collective will and values.  Over the coming weeks, Montgomery County residents will...

For the first time since 2019, the Montgomery County Housing Authority will open a lottery that is the first step in securing a housing...

Local cooperation from municipal governments is a crucial part of the solution, if Montgomery County is going to successfully respond to...

EDITED: Thursday's Lower Providence Zoning Hearing Board meeting related to Genny's Place has been canceled. The Montgomery County...

Although we did not receive questionnaire responses from the Democratic candidates running for Montgomery County Commissioner, Jamila...

All three seats on Montgomery County's Board of Commissioners are up for grabs on November 7. Last month, the Montco 30% Project emailed...

Since the spring, a large panel of elected officials and other stakeholders have met virtually to delineate “actionable” projects to...