Stories by Rachel Ravina | The Reporter

Montgomery County seeks $1.78M to further criminal justice, recreation, transportation projects

Funding would support criminal justice data program, Norristown trailhead improvements, transportation plans

Montgomery County 2025 budget draft includes possible 9% tax hike

Public hearings scheduled for Dec. 12, adoption vote slated for Dec. 19

Tensions rise among Montgomery County officials at post-election press conference

An election night press conference Tuesday detailing preliminary results from the 2024 general election put rising tensions on display

Montgomery County OKs $3.6M in contracts

Technology contract focusing on records digitization takes up lions share of package

Montgomery County helping to provide relief following Hurricane Helene

American Red Cross, Montco Urban Search and Rescue Team and PECO send manpower

RNC sues Montgomery County, alleges mail ballots sent without doing testing

Complaint alleges ‘defendants have commenced the 2024 election without completing L&A testing.’ Makhija calls it a ‘frivolous lawsuit’

Stories shared as Montgomery County observes National Recovery Month

Ongoing efforts highlighted to combat opioid crisis.

Voter outreach crucial for Montco Democrats, Republicans ahead of November election

County’s party committee chairmen give perspectives, strategy with 80 days until Election Day

Montgomery County authorizes hiring 18 new staff members for public defender’s office

Commissioners cancel $9.57M contract to renovate 18 W. Airy St.; county-owned space in Norristown slated to house public defender’s office.

Public hearings scheduled as Montco seeks $14 million in state disaster recovery grant

Hybrid sessions slated for noon on Aug. 12, 6 p.m. on Aug. 14 in Norristown and Zoom

Montgomery County’s voter services office eyes mobile outreach vehicle

A new method to increase voter outreach was a topic of disagreement among Montgomery County Commissioners considering a request for …

Pa. Gov. Shapiro, Michigan Gov. Whitmer rally for Kamala Harris at Wissahickon High School

Josh Shapiro remains a possible running mate for Harris in the 2024 election

Montgomery County appoints Food Policy Council leadership

Officials took another step closer to combating food insecurity in Montgomery County by appointing leading members to the Food Policy …

Montgomery County invests $18M in new emergency behavioral health crisis center

Montgomery County officials plan to revamp social services for those in immediate need by investing $18 million to open an …

Montgomery County awards $2.3 million contract to replace bridge in Upper Dublin Township

Contract package totals $9 million during June meeting

Montgomery County designates $1 million for homeless outreach services

Requests for proposals focus on housing, shelter services

Montgomery County homeless advocates react to Supreme Court decision

‘Vulnerable residents continue to be criminalized by our judicial system,’ nonprofit CEO says of ruling.

‘Housing not citations’ rally focuses on homelessness in Montgomery County

Chants from attendees of a “housing, not citations” rally Tuesday evening could be heard in downtown Norristown as nearly two …

Montgomery County issues anti-discrimination proclamation

Montgomery County officials took a strong stance against discrimination earlier this month by issuing a proclamation.

Montgomery County Art and Prose of Freedom Contest winners announced

The creative talents of several Montgomery County students were on display Tuesday as winners of the Montgomery County Art and …

Ambler Arts and Music Festival ‘ran super smoothly’ despite weather temporarily halting opening

The 2024 Ambler Arts and Music Festival got off to an eventful start as a strong storm on Friday held …

Montgomery County seeks bids to replace bridges

Items published on Montgomery County Purchasing Department website.

Festivals, flag raising: Montgomery County to celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth Celebration, Juneteenth Cometh & Juneteenth Jubilee Street Festival planned over next few days.

‘It’s so much fun’: Ambler readies for 2024 Arts and Music Festival

Preparations are underway for the 2024 Ambler Arts and Music Festival as tens of thousands are expected to descend on …

Montgomery County raises 2024 Pride flag

Officials came together on Monday to raise the Pride flag, commemorating Pride Month in Montgomery County.

Ribbon cut for Elmwood Park Zoo welcome center and Frank and Paige Engro Veterinary Hospital

Hundreds celebrated the completion of the Elmwood Park Zoo’s first phase of development as officials on Friday cut the ribbon …

Ambler NAACP, area police chiefs reaffirm commitment to community policing

Area police chiefs and leadership from the NAACP’s Ambler branch gathered on Friday, May 24, to reaffirm a commitment to …

Elmwood Park Zoo nears completion on development’s first phase

As construction nears completion on the first phase of the Elmwood Park Zoo’s new welcome center, plaza and veterinary hospital, …

VFW, veterans services preparing for Memorial Day with flag plantings in Montgomery County

Conshohocken VFW aims to ensure ‘every deceased veteran has a flag on their grave.’

Gov. Shapiro gives commencement address at Montgomery County Community College graduation

Pennsylvania governor applauds graduates for earning degrees, calls it an ‘impressive accomplishment.’

PennDOT reopens Plymouth Road following sinkhole repair in Plymouth Township

PennDOT’s contractor used flowable fill to pack the void until an elevation was reached where the roadway base could be …

PennDOT: Sinkhole-related closure of Plymouth Road expands to both directions

Transportation officials ramp up closure amid sinkhole repairs.

Montgomery County commissioners take to the road for meetings

DiBello spearheading iniaitive to bring meetings to constituents.

Kamala Harris talks reproductive freedom during Montco visit: ‘We have to be active’

Campaign event showcases local Democrats and conversation between Harris and ‘Abbott Elementary’ actress Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Winder looking to take ‘bold action’ to mitigate housing, homelessness crises in Montgomery County

Summit gathers people together to find solutions to ‘help change community perceptions’ of issues.

$9.57M authorized for new Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office

Commissioners also approve spending for immunization outreach and Keim Street bridge.

Montgomery County applauds 911 center telecommunicators

Two county telecommunicators receive awards amid National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Montgomery County celebrates National Library Week

Libraries across Montgomery County were recognized for their importance this week during National Library Week.

Cantina Feliz coming to downtown Ambler

Cantina Feliz owner Brian Sirhal is looking forward to moving his longtime Fort Washington location into Ambler Borough.

Pride Month public comment sparks tension in Montgomery County Commissioners meeting

Pride Month was made a federal designation in 1999 to broaden the reach of celebrating the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, …