Ken Lawrence
Ken Lawrence Jr. is Montgomery County’s first Black Commissioner (2017), current SEPTA Board Chair, and Highmark SE PA SVP. He champions infrastructure, transit, and community development.
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SEPTA Board Approves Plan to Reduce Services, Increase Fares As Budget Deficit Persists
SEPTA’s board of directors recently voted to approve major cuts in service and significantly increase fares, write Laura Fay, Raymond Strickland, CBS…
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State Officials Gather at Croydon SEPTA Station to Urge Critical Investment
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis was among state officials who gathered outside Croydon SEPTA station, urging critical investment in the…
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Valley Forge Tourism Raises Monetary Equivalent of 154,000 Pounds of Food
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive collected the monetary equivalent of 154,188…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Kicks Off 10th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s 18th Annual Rev Run Achieved Record-High $80K Donation to Valley Forge National Historical Park
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) raised a record $80,000 for Valley Forge National Historical Park through funds…
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‘New Improved, Pedestrian Friendly Bridge’ in Norristown Will Foster Growth
Sterigere Street Bridge in Norristown which has been closed since March is now reopened with pedestrian-friendly features, writes Rachel Ravina…
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Feds Appear Likely to Approve Schuylkill River Reading to Philadelphia Passenger Train Project
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is expected to secure grant funding from the Federal Railroad Administration for the re-establishment…
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Montgomery County Planning Commission Spotlights Winners of Montgomery Awards
Five 2023 Montgomery Awards winners were spotlighted during a ceremony held last week at Meadowood Senior Living in Worcester Township,…
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See Which Local, State Races Are on Ballot in This Year’s General Election
The 2023 general election features a number of local and state races that will have an impact on the Montgomery…
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Montco Commissioner Calls on Neighbors to Support Each Other in Midst of Israel-Hamas War
The Philadelphia Citizen recently published a transcript of the remarks of Ken Lawrence Jr., chair of the Montgomery County Board…
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Montgomery County Allocates Almost $2 Million for Construction Projects
Montgomery County officials authorize nearly $2 million in contracts for ongoing construction projects, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. The…
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Montco Households Received Over $100M in Federal COVID Relief Rental, Utility Assistance
Households in Montgomery County have received over $100 million in rental and utility assistance funding over the last two years,…
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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…
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Tracking Reactions: KoP Rail Cancellation Seen as Disappointment
In the aftermath of the state’s KoP Rail decision, Montgomery County leaders shared their responses, which Rachel Ravina gathered for…
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8 Candidates Across 2 Parties Seek 4 Primary Ballot Slots to Fill 3 Open Montgomery County Commissioner Seats
Vacancies on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners are drawing bipartisan interest. The window to toss a hat into the…
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Montgomery County Prioritizes Recipients for Federal COVID-Recovery Funds
County Commissioner Chairman Ken Lawrence delivered a recent update to the process of connecting federal recovery fund monies with in-county…
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Montgomery County Commissioner Announces New Director of Health and Human Service
Dr. Tamra Williams has been appointed Montgomery County’s Director of Health and Human Service. MediaNews Group carried the details. Montgomery…
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Montco Commissioner Chair Ken Lawrence to Focus on This Key Issue for Remainder of Term
Montgomery County Commissioners’ Chairman Ken Lawrence Jr. plans to focus his attention on tackling homelessness for the remainder of his…
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