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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Sheriff’s Office Mourns Passing of Bikkel, the Only Bomb-Sniffing K-9 in Montgomery County
The Jan. 20 meeting of the Montgomery County Commissioners in Norristown included a heartfelt pause to remember Bikkel, a Montgomery…
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Montgomery County Commissioners: Three, Down to Two; Back to Three; Back to Two; Back to Three
The current Montgomery County Board of Commissioners vacancy — created when Valerie Arkoosh joined the Shapiro administration — is heading…
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Montgomery County Officials, Residents Witness Gov. Shapiro Taking Oath of Office
Montgomery County officials and residents came out in droves on Tuesday to witness Governor Josh Shapiro take the oath of…
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Ken Lawrence, Jr., Departing Montgomery County Board of Commissioners: ‘Four More Years Is Too Long’
Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence, Jr., has announced he will not seek another term. Kevin Tierney carried the news of…
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Consultant Advises D.C. Onsite for Schuylkill Rail Project; This Feb., Mr. Lawrence Goes to Washington
John Robert Smith, consultant on the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA), has advised its executive committee to make in-person…
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Party Lines Arise in Commissioner Discussion on Montgomery County’s 2023 Budget Proposal
Party lines were sharply drawn at a recent meeting in Norristown to discuss the county’s 2023 budget. Democrats Valerie Arkoosh…
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Commissioner Ken Lawrence on Hunger Issue Experiment: ‘You Can’t Eat Well on $4.75 a Day’
A recent event to highlight the hunger issue in Montgomery County yielded a startling first-hand account from County Commissioner Ken…
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SRPRA on Track to Restore Rail Service between Reading and Philadelphia
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is on track to begin the restoration process from Reading to Philadelphia, according to…
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Culinary Arts Institute Has Long History of Helping Countywide Hunger Drive, Testing Chefs’ Mettle with a Kettle
Since its 2015 inception, the fledgling chefs at Montgomery County Community College’s Culinary Arts Institute (CAI) have supported the Valley…
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Valley Forge Sports Teams with Eastern Youth Soccer for 2023 Event, a $4.8M Score for the Economy
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), Valley Forge Sports, and Eastern Youth Soccer are collaborating on one of…
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Reading-to-Phila Rail Line Lumbers Forward; Pottstown/Phila. Passage to Follow
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) committee held a meeting last week with major implications for Montgomery County. Its…
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Congresswoman Madeleine Dean Visits Montgomery County to Tout Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Congresswoman Madeleine Dean used the opportunity during her visit to Montgomery County to speak about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs…
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MCCC and Aon Celebrate New Apprenticeship Collaboration
Montgomery County Community College and professional services firm Aon plc are celebrating a new apprenticeship collaboration that will help students…
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Montgomery County Commissioners Break Ground on the Chester Valley Trail Extension in Upper Merion Township
The Montgomery County Commissioners joined with other local officials to break ground on the Chester Valley Trail Extension, a planned…
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Aqua Donates $25,000 to Local Nonprofit That Provides Safe Haven for Victims of Domestic Violence
Essential Utilities and Aqua Pennsylvania contributed $25,000 to Laurel House’s campaign to build a new Safe Haven Center in Lansdale.…
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COVID Care: Montgomery County Wins 2020 GIS in Excellence Award for COVID Hub
Montgomery County was recently awarded the 2020 Geographic Information System (GIS) in Excellence Award for the County’s COVID-19 Hub and…
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Latest Stimulus Package Includes Funds for Montgomery County to Alleviate Financial Pandemic Burdens
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provides additional relief for Montgomery County, which is set to receive around $161…
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The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Presents Tourism Talks on March 18
Want to know what The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is up to? They are hosting their first 2021…
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