Valerie Arkoosh
Valerie Arkoosh, MD, MPH, is Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Human Services and former Montgomery County Commissioner Chair. A physician and public health leader, she champions equitable healthcare access.-
Hopes for Norristown’s Revival Grow As Montco Breaks Ground on New $415M Justice Center
The Montgomery County Commissioners, joined by the Honorable President Judge Thomas Del Ricci and Norristown Municipal Council President Derrick Perry,…
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Rep. Madeleine Dean Says No to Senate Run, Leaving Montco’s Val Arkoosh as Only Woman in Democratic Party’s 2022 Senate Lineup
Congresswoman Madeleine Dean decided against running for Senate 2022 and plans instead to focus on building her career in the…
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Local High Schoolers Who Won Opioid Overdose Awareness Billboard Contest Recognized at Montgomery County Commissioners’ Meeting
During their June 3 meeting, Montgomery County Commissioners recognized three local high schoolers who won the Opioid Overdose Awareness Billboard…
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May 19 COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports Super-Low Numbers of New Cases
Montgomery County reported 59 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, May 18th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases…
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‘Homes for All’ Examines Housing Affordability in Montgomery County, Outlines Vision for the Future
Last week, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners received the final version of Homes for All, a report that examines the…
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Montgomery County to Move COVID-19 Vaccine Locations; Find Out Where to Get Your 2nd Dose
During an update via Facebook, Montgomery County Commissioner Dr. Val Arkoosh updated the residents on vaccine numbers and new locations…
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Montgomery County Has High Hopes for President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
Montgomery County has a list of key projects it would like to see funded if President Joe Biden’s proposed infrastructure…
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April 22nd COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports Nearly 200 New Cases; PA Reports 4,602 New Cases
Montgomery County reported 194 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, April 21th, 2021, bringing the total number of…
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Montgomery County Extends COVID-19 Emergency Declaration After Rise in Cases
After recording a rising rate of confirmed cases, Montgomery County has extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration for additional 60 days,…
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April 15 COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Announces Two New Vaccine Clinics, Cases Slowing Down
The Montgomery County Commissioners has announced the launch of two new vaccine clinics at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Spring House and Bethel…
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Montgomery County Moving to New Vaccination Registration System That Will Eliminate Link-sharing
Starting this week, Montgomery County is moving to a new vaccination system that will prevent one of the biggest issues…
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Largest COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment to Date Arrived in Montgomery County; Commissioners Announce New Clinics in Pottstown and Lansdale
Montgomery County Commissioners have rolled out two new clinics in Pottstown and Lansdale, as well as receiving a large shipment…
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Additional J&J Vaccine to Accelerate Phase 1A Vaccinations in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Commissioners are expecting an increased supply of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Montgomery County will now be…
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PA Hits Over a Million COVID-19 Cases: Numbers in Montgomery County ‘Going the Wrong Way’
The number of COVID-19 infections is once again on the rise in Montgomery County and the state, pushing Pennsylvania to…
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Got the Vaccine? Montco Commissioners Ask Residents to Self-Identify When They Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
In a recent briefing, the Montgomery County commissioners brought residents and the Montco community up to date on COVID-19 vaccine…
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Montco PA Senate Candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz Says He Doesn’t Want to Hear His First & Last Name During Campaign
Mehmet Oz, Montgomery County Pennsylvania Senate candidate better known as television personality Dr. Oz, does not want to be referred…
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Becoming Face and Voice of Montco’s Public Health Response to Pandemic Continues To Be “Enormous Responsibility” for Dr. Valerie Arkoosh
As soon as COVID-19 started spreading in the region, Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County commissioners, became the…


























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