Treat non-violent inmates, instead of warehousing

Daily and Sunday Review - Fri Nov 27

Font size: [A] [A] [A] Pennsylvania's plan to contract with other states to hold our inmates in their prisons could prove to be a cost-effective short-term solution for overcrowded prisons.

Community College launching - green' program

The Philadelphia Tribune - Fri Nov 27

In keeping with the growing demand for green building technology and practices, Montgomery County Community College is offering a nine-month Sustainable Building Advisor Program starting January 2010.

With so many Pa. roads, why stop at I-80 tolls?

Evening Sun - Fri Nov 27

The leading regional planner for southeastern Pennsylvania thinks that tolling U.S. Route 422 to generate highway funding is good for starters.

Open or Closed for Thanksgiving

Philly.com - Thu Nov 26

Today Pennsylvania New Jersey Banks Closed Optional Savings & loans Closed Optional Federal agencies Closed Closed Federal courts Closed Closed State agencies * Closed Closed Local/state courts * Closed Closed Liquor stores Closed Optional Postal service ** None None *State agencies and local and state courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey also ...

Deficit still in Montgomery County's 2010 budget plan

PhillyBurbs.com - Thu Nov 26

Commissioners have deferred making some of remaining tough calls to close the $11 million funding gap.

Merchants Gear Up for Black Friday Bonanza

KYW-AM Philadelphia - Thu Nov 26

Malls throughout the Delaware Valley are gearing up for what they hope will be a busy Black Friday tomorrow and they're all getting an early start.

Judge sets exemptions to Montco ethics rules

Philly.com - Wed Nov 25

An employee ethics policy that Montgomery County passed in April does not apply to workers in the sheriff's and District Attorney's Offices, a judge ruled today.

Swine flu clinics coming soon in Bucks

PhillyBurbs.com - Wed Nov 25

Bucks County's health department director says local demand for the vaccine remains strong despite a downward trend in cases statewide.

Condom design contest surprises commissioners

PhillyBurbs.com - Wed Nov 25

Montgomery County is sponsoring a condom design competition - much to the shock of its three county commissioners.

Montco Dog Owner Faces Trial After Girl Mauled

KYW-AM Philadelphia - Tue Nov 24

A Plymouth Meeting, Pa. man will stand trial in Montgomery County on charges that he knowingly allowed his German shepherd to roam free on his property despite the dog's history of biting.