Government & Politics
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PA Commission for Women Honors Female Veterans From Montgomery County During Women’s History Month
The Pennsylvania Commission for Women hosted an event to honor Pennsylvania’s female veterans in celebration of Women’s History Month, reports the PA Governor’s Office. The event honored 21 women from across the commonwealth representing every branch of the armed services for their brave service and selfless contributions to Pennsylvania and to the nation. “Tom and…
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U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean Celebrated $3.95M in Grants to Support PA Homeless Services at MCCC Event in Blue Bell
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank Pittsburgh) held an event to celebrate $3.95 million in Home4Good funding awarded to programs across the state working to reduce homelessness. Seventy-three programs from 69 organizations in the state received funding. Rep. Madeleine Dean (Pa.-4) joined the event at Montgomery…
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Damaged Montco Parcels of Land to See New Life, Planned as Open Space After Hurricane Ida
In September, many areas in Montgomery County were ravaged by Hurricane Ida, and now the Montgomery County Planning Commission and the Montgomery County Commissioners are seeking to repurpose the damaged areas in Perkiomen Township, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Montgomery County Planning Commission representatives can now apply for grant funding through the Pennsylvania Department…
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Closing of Coatesville VA Medical Center to Open a New Facility in King of Prussia Still “Just a Recommendation”
While the recent Department of Veterans Affairs plan calls for the closure of Coatesville VA Medical Center, it is still in the initial phase and may change significantly before implementation, write Kenny Cooper and Alan Yu for WHYY. “There’s going to be many twists and turns,” said Joe Brooks, executive director of the Veterans Multi-Service…
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs May Close Coatesville, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Shift Services to New King of Prussia Facility
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aims to close 17 VA medical centers across the country, including centers in Coatesville and Philadelphia, writes Patricia Kime for Military.com. The department’s recently unveiled plan also calls for the shift of services to more than 30 new or rebuilt hospitals. In some cases, private care would be relied…
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Nearby Chesco’s Coatesville VA Medical Center May Be Closing
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aims to close 17 medical centers across the country, including the one in Coatesville, writes Patricia Kime for Military.com. The department’s recently unveiled plan also calls for the shift of services to more than 30 new or rebuilt hospitals. In some cases, private care would be relied upon. King…
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Using Bryn Athyn Address, TV Personality Dr. Oz Announces Candidacy for PA U.S. Senate Race
Television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz has joined Pennsylvania’s 2022 race for U.S. Senate, writes Katie Meyer for WHYY. After weeks of rumors about his candidacy, Oz confirmed the news earlier this week in a video he posted on his Twitter account. “Pennsylvania needs a conservative who will put America first, one who can reignite our…
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Suburban Philadelphia Nonprofit Finds Itself in Spotlight Amidst Investigation into Trump’s ‘Fraudulent’ Schemes
North American Land Trust, a nonprofit based in Pennsbury Township, has found itself in the spotlight amidst the New York Attorney General’s investigation into Donald Trump’s dealings, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The investigation has labeled Trump’s $21 million tax deduction for preserving his Seven Springs Estate a part of a pattern of…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College Denounces War in Ukraine
This is a statement from Montgomery County’s Manor College, on the current crisis in Ukraine. An atrocity has befallen Ukraine, but it is the global community that is under siege. On February 23, 2022, Russian forces once again invaded the sovereign nation of Ukraine. What other nation can be far behind? In 1991 Ukraine declared…
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Montgomery County Wants to See Proposals for American Rescue Plan Act Funding
Montgomery County is asking residents, grassroots organizations, neighborhood groups, nonprofits, and for-profit groups to submit projects or ideas for American Rescue Plan Act funds, writes Emily Rizzo for WHYY. Those interested in applying for funding can do so through the county’s online application portal from February 28 to April 30. The county’s Recovery Office has…
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Biden Administration and Federal Reserve in a Rock-and-Hard-Place Dilemma on Inflation Actions
The Biden administration and the Federal Reserve are finding themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place regarding inflation, writes Neil Irwin for Axios. There are two available choices: be patient or enact money-tightening measures that could result in a recession. The administration is already facing public discontent over the current economic conditions, and…
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Montco Commuter? How to Get Your Philadelphia City Wage Tax Refund
Philadelphia city has launched a new online Philadelphia Tax Center, which makes it easier to pay wage taxes but also to apply for a refund if you still work from your home outside the city. Erin Arvedlund tallied up the impact for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The online forms for a city wage tax refund went…
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See How Montgomery County Contenders in PA Governor’s Race Rate in Fundraising
New fundraising disclosures are offering the first glimpse into the finances of the candidates for Pennsylvania governor, and while the Democratic primary already has a clear favorite, the Republican race is still up for grabs, write Chris Brennan and Andrew Seidman for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. State Attorney General Josh Shapiro managed to raise a whopping…
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The Doctor is ‘Out’: Montgomery County’s Val Arkoosh, PA Senate Candidate, Drops from Race
Springfield Township’s Dr. Val Arkoosh, the lone female on the slate of Pa. Senate hopefuls, is stepping aside. Julia Terruso covered her exit from the race for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dr. Arkoosh, who ran as the “anti-Dr. Oz,” threw her stethoscope into the ring in May 2022. Her résumé made her an early standout: A…
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Partisanship Puts Wrinkles in Pa. Congressional District Mapping Project
In the ongoing debate about Congressional district mapping, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed two versions he believed would counter cross-aisle criticisms. However, the debate about delineating red v. blue sections of Pa. seem far from over and possibly headed to the courts. Jonathan Lai and Jonathan Tamari charted a course through the particulars for The Philadelphia…
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Chester County Commissioners Sign on to National Opioid Settlement; County to Receive $15.5 Million
Millions of dollars will soon be coming to Chester County for the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder. This follows a vote by the Chester County Commissioners to approve the county’s participation in a national opioid lawsuit settlement among Pennsylvania communities, Johnson & Johnson, and three pharmaceutical distributors. The county will receive $15.5 million…
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Montgomery County Community College Recognized For High Student Voter Turnout
Designated as a Voter-Friendly Campus, Montgomery County Community College recently earned additional recognitions by the All-In Campus Democracy Challenge for its high rate of student voter registration and turnout for the 2020 election. MCCC earned the highest voter registration and highest voter turnout awards for two-year institutions in the State Challenges Awards for nonpartisan student…
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U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean Visits SCI Phoenix in Skippack to Talk Educational Services in State Prison Systems
U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean visited SCI Phoenix in Skippack earlier this week to talk about educational services in state prison systems and the re-introduction of her Promoting Reentry through Education in Prisons Act, according to a staff report from The Pottstown Mercury. The visit included a round table with Dean, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Acting…
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