Neil Makhija
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Montgomery County Just Launched Its Most Ambitious Housing Plan Ever
A teacher who drives 45 minutes to get to work. A nurse priced out of the neighborhood where she spends her shifts. A police officer…
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Montco Moves Forward on Regional Solar Energy Plan
Montgomery County is taking another step toward renewable energy, joining neighboring counties in a regional push to expand solar power, writes Rachel Ravina for The…
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How Montgomery County Found $14M in Savings Without Layoffs
A behind-the-scenes Montgomery County office is quietly reshaping how local government operates, saving taxpayers real money in the process, writes Fallon Roth for The Philadelphia…
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How Montgomery County United to Build New Homeless Shelters
Montco is preparing to open three full-time, short-term emergency shelters by the end of 2025, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This marks a…
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Valley Forge Tourism Annual Luncheon Celebrates a Montco on the Rise
Montgomery County moved in perfect time at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s annual luncheon, a celebration of record momentum and resilience for local…
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King of Prussia to Open Montco’s First 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Montgomery County announced plans for a new emergency behavioral health crisis center in King of Prussia, writes Rachel Ravina for the Reporter. Commissioners unanimously approved…
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Montgomery County Approves Human Relations Commission to Address Discrimination
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners voted earlier this week to create a human relations commission to address claims of unlawful discrimination in employment, real…
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E-Bike Violations on County Trails Now Carry Triple Fine in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners recently voted to increase the fine for e-bike violations on county trails from $100 to $300, writes Tim Jimenez…
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Montco Leaders Urge Action as SEPTA Faces Historic Cuts
Montgomery County leaders are sounding the alarm over SEPTA’s looming $213 million deficit, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC 10 Philadelphia. With up to 50 bus…
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Montco Forms Council to Determine AI’s Role in County’s Future
Montgomery County is taking a step into the future with the launch of a new AI for Public Good Advisory Council, writes Justin Heinze for…
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Nelly Jiménez-Arévalo Appointed Montco’s Director of Immigrant Affairs
Montgomery County has appointed Nelly Jiménez-Arévalo, executive director of ACLAMO, as its first director of immigrant affairs, writes Katie Bernard for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Jiménez-Arévalo,…
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Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Advances DEI Mission Despite Trump Cuts
Despite the Trump administration’s rollback of DEI initiatives at the federal level, the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners continues to advance its mission of fostering…
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Montgomery County Tourism is Booming, According to Reports
Montgomery County’s tourism industry set new records in 2023, reports Justin Heinze for Patch. Last year, visitor spending reached $1.7 billion, contributing to a $2.4…
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Voter Services Mobile Outreach Van Hits the Road in Montgomery County
Montgomery County unveiled its new Voter Services Mobile Outreach Van on Saturday at Abington Township’s Fall Festival, reports Rachel Ravina for Main Line Media News. …
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‘Our Crown Jewel’: Penn State Abington Breaks Ground for New Academic Building
Gary Liguori hosted his first public event on Aug. 8 as the new chancellor of Penn State Abington for a very compelling reason: to break ground for…
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Montgomery County Now Has the Most Generous Paid Parental Leave Policy in PA
A new policy is in effect in Montgomery County in which employees are now eligible for 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, writes Lizzy…
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Washington Post: Nearly Half of Polling Places Moved in Montgomery County For Passover Located in Synagogues
Some of Pennsylvania’s most populous counties, including Montgomery County, are relocating polling places out of synagogues and other Jewish buildings to avoid time conflicts with…
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Montgomery County Inaugurates a Historically Diverse Board of Commissioners
At the recent inauguration ceremony at the Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell Campus, Montgomery County celebrated its new historically diverse board of commissioners, writes…
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