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NORRISTOWN, Pa. — In advance of the 2025 Pennsylvania Primary Election on Tuesday, May 20, the Montgomery County Office of Voter Services shares important reminders about voting by mail and in person. Voting by mail Any qualified voter may apply for a mail-in ballot, for any reason. When completing an application for a mail-in ballot,…

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CHESTER, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s (L&I) Rapid Response team has begun hosting live, virtual Rapid Response Information Meetings for employees affected by recent Crozer Health layoffs to connect them with career resources like job search assistance, filing for unemployment benefits, and health insurance information. Ten meetings will be offered beginning…

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Delaware County Executive Director Barbara O’Malley(Photo/delcopa.gov) During the February 5 Delaware County Council Meeting, Delaware County Executive Director Barbara O’Malley provided an update on recent federal funding developments, reassuring Council and residents that despite concerns over a proposed federal funding freeze, County services remain fully operational. O’Malley explained that a federal order had been issued…

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The Chester County Court Administration has introduced interactive information kiosks at the Chester County Justice Center and two Magisterial District Courts, providing streamlined visitor access to County Court information and services. Chester County is the first county government in the Commonwealth to install kiosks of this kind. Driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the touchscreen and…

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NORRISTOWN, Pa. —The Montgomery County Commissioners have voted to approve an emergency hoteling program in Pottstown for individuals experiencing homelessness, signaling a continued commitment of Montgomery County to support our most vulnerable residents. During the January 23 board meeting, the Commissioners authorized the use of 62 rooms at the Days Inn Pottstown to provide safe,…

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Needah-e-fatema Hafeezali Gangji. (Photo/DCCC) Delaware County Community College Phi Theta Kappa honor society student Needah-e-fatema Hafeezali Gangji of Malvern was one of 210 students nationally recognized as a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. This recognition includes a $1,000 scholarship from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Open to Phi Theta Kappa members nationwide, the Coca-Cola Leaders…

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The 2025 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and Labor,” is a powerful reflection on the pivotal role that the hard work of African Americans has played in shaping our country’s history. This theme underscores the diverse and significant ways in which labor — whether voluntary or involuntary, skilled or unskilled — has been at…

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Photo: Shutterstock Delaware County Director of Elections James P. Allen has unveiled a data-driven plan to consolidate over 100 precincts to 51 during the January 14, 2025, Board of Elections Meeting. Aimed at boosting efficiency and cutting costs, this initiative would streamline the County’s 428 precincts by merging adjacent, low-voter-count areas, reducing the total precincts…

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NORRISTOWN, Pa. — The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners has released a new report outlining their major accomplishments from their first year working together as an administration. The 2024 Year End Report is the first of its kind from the County Commissioners and summarizes their successes as they worked towards key priority areas throughout 2024…

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NORRISTOWN, Pa. — The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners has voted to approve the 2025 Budget and 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The 2025 Budget prioritizes investments in housing, mental health and recovery efforts, major infrastructure projects, plus County staff, programs, and services. The budget also accounts for rising costs due to inflation, allowing the County…

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