Emily Rizzo
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The only overnight shelter for single adults in Montgomery County is fighting to stay open
In the last six months, Pottstown has ordered three churches to close their shelters or stop offering services to the public.
1 year ago
Listen 1:44Montgomery County proposes a real estate tax hike and employee salary bump in 2023 budget
Montgomery County officials have been collecting community input on the proposed real estate tax increase. The final 2023 budget is due by Dec. 15.
1 year ago
Pennridge cuts social studies requirements, but keeps world history course
The impact of reducing the required number of credits on Pennridge’s social studies curriculum has not been made clear.
1 year ago
A look into SEPTA’s new transit systems proposed for the Philadelphia suburbs
SEPTA wants to streamline bus services in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, and implement “microtransit” zones — an on-demand door-to-door transit service.
1 year ago
School boards maintain power to require masks, after Commonwealth Court dismisses parents’ lawsuit
A Commonwealth Court judge ruled that a lawsuit nine parents filed against five school districts, including Pennsbury, was moot.
1 year ago
Listen 1:17Many residents say they’d like small changes to make the park more accessible — like new benches, public bathrooms, and an updated playground.
1 year ago
Moffa concedes, Hogan takes 142nd state House district in Bucks County with 53-vote difference
After a tight race, Moffa conceded on Thursday evening. He said there weren’t enough challenged provisional ballots for him to gain the majority.
1 year ago
Residents listened to unhoused peoples’ stories in the frigid cold and slept outside in solidarity. Advocates push for more shelters and affordable housing.
1 year ago
Many parents are enraged over the decision, saying the district is making “fiscally irresponsible” decisions with taxpayer dollars to “defend” anti-LGBTQ measures.
1 year ago
Republican Hogan now leading in Bucks County House district by 114 votes over Democrat Moffa
The 142nd state House district is one of two races left, both in the Philadelphia suburbs, that will decide the power balance in the House.
1 year ago
The earned income tax was meant to slow the rapid influx of development — including plans for more than 450 housing units and a 332-unit apartment complex.
1 year ago
Democrat Munroe wins 144th state House district, flipping the seat
Munroe wins with a 406-vote lead. Democrats need two seats to take control of the Pennsylvania House.
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