Government & Politics
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Montgomery County Homelessness Task Force Shares Mixed Reviews of Progress with Complex Issues
Members of the Montgomery County homelessness task force shared mixed reviews of progress in dealing with complex issues during the latest meeting, writes Rachel Ravina for the Main Line Times & Suburban. The 46-member body consists of community members, individuals who have experienced homelessness, and others from advocacy, education, government, and religious spaces. They have…
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Philadelphia Planning Chief, a Flourtown Resident, Stepping Down
City of Philadelphia planning and development chief, Anne Fadullon, a Flourtown resident, is stepping down next month, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. She has been with the City of Philadelphia for almost eight years managing the planning commission, redevelopment authority, and zoning board of adjustment. She is also the deputy mayor. Eleanor…
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Montgomery County Public Library Will Be Undergoing Renovations Soon
The main branch of the Montgomery County Public Library system is expected to undergo renovations soon, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The county is in the process of finding contractors to complete the work at 1001 Powell Street. The building has served the community for a long time. “An iconic, integral part of this community…
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Lower Merion Native Is Fighting for Nondiscrimination Protections for All
Jason Landau Goodman, a Lower Merion native and former director of the Pennsylvania Youth Congress, is helping advance the LGBTQ+ movement to full equality, writes Ivey DeJesus for Penn Live. Goodman has an undergraduate and a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and is also a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of…
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Philadelphia Navy Yard to Become Home to New Frigate Land-Based Engineering Site
Construction is currently underway inside the building that was once a World War II aircraft factory at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on the engineering site that will teach future generations of U.S. Navy sailors how to operate the systems aboard the new Constellation-class frigate, writes Mallory Shelbourne for the USNI News. The Philadelphia Navy Yard…
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Bryn Mawr College Grad Angie Henderson Is Running for Nashville Vice Mayor
Angie Henderson, a Bryn Mawr College graduate, is running for vice mayor in the 2023 Nashville-Davidson County election, writes David Plazas for The Tennessean. Henderson, who earned a degree in Growth and Structure of Cities at Bryn Mawr, currently serves on Nashville’s Metro Council. She said she decided to run for vice mayor because she…
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Washington Post: Once Strong Election Engagement by Philadelphia Voters is Waning, Worrying Democrats
Philadelphia has historically fueled Democratic victories in Pennsylvania, but once strong election engagement by its voters has started to wane, write Anthony J. Rivera and Colby Itkowitz for The Washington Post. During the 2022 midterms, Philadelphia’s voter turnout dropped from 49 percent in 2018 to 43 percent, while turnout rose statewide. Things did not improve…
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New Montgomery County Police Program Assists Special Needs Drivers with Stressful Traffic Stops
Montgomery County officials recently announced a new “Blue Envelope Program” to help special needs drivers when they have on-the-road interaction with the police, writes Jessica Yakubovsky for PHL17. Traffic stops and car accidents can be stressful for anyone, but especially for drivers who may have conditions that affect their ability to communicate like autism spectrum…
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Norristown Official’s Plan: Bus Borough’s Homeless to Villanova University
Norristown Council President Thomas Lepera said he plans to bus homeless living in the borough to the Villanova University campus, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His plan includes offering donated $500 gift cards to everyone who boards the bus at the end of June. Norristown, which has no homeless shelter, is currently coping…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Allan Domb, President of Allan Domb Real Estate, Former At-Large Member of Philadelphia City Council and Candidate for Mayor
A week before the Primary Election in May, Allan Domb, one of several Democratic candidates running for mayor of Philadelphia, spoke to MONTCO Today about his modest upbringing in Fort Lee, New Jersey, how he was always working, starting with shining shoes at age 5, and continued working full-time while attending American University. After building…
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Advocates Want Boy Wrongly Executed Honored with Delaware County Building Name Change
A lobbying effort is underway to name a Delaware County court building after Alexander McClay Williams, a teen who was wrongfully sent to his death in a murder conviction. The building now bears the name of the judge who ordered the sentence, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Delaware County Council has been…
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Pennsylvania Treasurer Proposes Legislation That Would Return Billions of Unclaimed Cash
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has proposed legislation that would allow the state to return some of the billions in unclaimed property automatically to its rightful owners, writes Charlotte Keith for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The state is sitting on over $4 billion in misplaced money. It could be from a check somebody forgot to cash, a…
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Montgomery County Democratic Machine Shaken by Neil Makhija’s Victory in Primary
The victory of Democrat Neil Makhija in the messy five-candidate primary for Montgomery County commissioner upended “party politics as usual” for Democrats, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Lower Merion attorney pushed for a contested primary election despite the objections of party leaders. Party-endorsed commissioner Jamila Winder won the most votes and will…
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History-Making Cheltenham Native on Cusp of Blazing Another Trail in Philadelphia
Cheltenham-raised Rue Landau is on her way to securing her seat as Philadelphia’s first openly LGBTQ City Council member. Landau was one of five nominated for an at-large seat on the City Council in Tuesday’s state primaries, finishing third in a 27-candidate race, writes Max Marin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We’ve had LGBTQ Council people…
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Lower Merion Township Commissioners Revise Ardmore Master Plan, Removing ‘Distracting’ Inclusion
The recommended zoning change that would allow for taller buildings is being removed from the proposed Ardmore master plan. The edit comes from the Lower Merion Township commissioners who identified it as a distraction in the guiding document, wrote Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The process of preparing a master plan for Ardmore…
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D.C. Publication Sees Possible ‘Republican Renaissance’ in Current Commissioners’ Race Candidate
Montgomery County Board of Commissioners candidate Liz Ferry is front-and-center with her Republican outlook. Christopher Tremoglie profiled her platform for the Washington Examiner, a conservative news outlet from D.C. In describing her platform, Ferry said, “I am pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, support our law enforcement community and public safety and leaving decisions regarding bail to the…
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Here’s How Pennsylvania Can Unlock Its Potential to Become a True Economic Leader
Pennsylvania companies are changing the world. It’s on us to support them and their workers and create opportunities for more to thrive. Spark Therapeutics in Philadelphia is revolutionizing gene therapy and medical treatment for genetic disease. EMD Electronics has become a global leader in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing and is building the largest integrated specialty…
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Norristown Justice Center Makes Progress in Second Phase
The construction for Norristown’s Justice Center project is making progress in its second phase. On Wednesday, Montgomery County officials gathered at the site for a “topping off” ceremony. The second phase of the $415-million project involves the building of the new facility. The New Justice Center is set to be six stories with new courtrooms…
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