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(Fetters Mill Bridge.  File photo by Shuvaev)

Historic Fetters Mill Bridge, in Bryn Athyn, To Reopen — With Restrictions

The nearly 130-year-old bridge over the Pennypack Creek was shut down last October because of structural concerns, and isn’t scheduled for an overhaul until late next year.

2013/04/01

(Montgomery County commissioners Bruce Castor, left, Josh Shapiro, center, and Leslie Richards, right, announce the schedule for a mobile van to issue voter IDs for qualified county residents.  Credit: Brad Segall)

Montco’s Voter Photo ID Van Will Traverse County Until Election Day

The picture identification cards will be issued through Parkhouse, the county’s senior care facility, but you don’t have to live or work there — or even go there.

2012/10/01

(US senator Frank Lautenberg, D-NJ, blasts the Romney-Ryan economic plan during a press conference on the steps of the Montgomery County Courthouse.  Credit: Brad Segall)

Delaware Valley Dems Say Romney and Ryan Are Targeting Middle Class

NJ Sen. Frank Lautenberg calls it a “reverse Robin Hood” plan — taking from the middle class to give tax breaks to the wealthy.

2012/08/21

(Montgomery County commissioners-elect Leslie Richards and Josh Shapiro.)

Democrats Take Control Of Montgomery County For First Time In A Century

Democrats took charge of Montgomery County’s government for the first time in over a century Tuesday morning, and they have a lot of work to do.

2012/01/03

(Each surrounded by family members, new Montgomery County commissioners Joshua Shapiro, right, and Leslie Richards take their oaths of office.  Photos by Brad Segall)

An Era of GOP Leadership in Montgomery County Draws to a Close

“I, Joshua D. Shapiro, do solemnly swear…”
“I, Leslie S. Richards, do solemnly swear…”

2012/01/03

(File photo: Leslie Richards and Josh Shapiro. Credit: Brad Segall)

Montgomery County Commissioners To Be Sworn In Tuesday

The Montgomery County Commissioners will be sworn-in during ceremonies this morning at the county’s community college in Blue Bell. Lisa Richards and Josh Shapiro will be the first democrats to be in charge of the county in over a century.

2012/01/03

(Bruce Castor will remain the lone GOP commissioner on the Montgomery County board.   Credit:  Brad Segall)

GOP Ticket Dissects Loss In Montgomery County Commissioners’ Race

From a political perspective, Bruce Castor says, it’s simple: the Democrats won the election because they had more money and more voters.

2011/11/09

(Montgomery County commissioners-elect Leslie Richards and Josh Shapiro.)

Democrats Win In Montco Commissioners’ Race

It was a hard fought, expensive campaign, and Election Night proved equally grueling as the results swung back and forth.

2011/11/08

(credit: KIMIHIRO HOSHINO/AFP/Getty Images)

Larry Kane on Election 2011: What I Won’t Miss About This One!

Unless you have been living in a cave you know by now that I have an addiction to politics, especially covering politicos.

2011/11/08

Campaign 2011

Election Day: Philadelphia Suburbs

The most closely watched race will be in Montgomery County where Democrats Josh Shapiro and Leslie Richards square off with Republicans Bruce Castor and Jenny Brown.

2011/11/08

(File photo)

Election 2011: Lots Of Nerves On The Eve Of The Election

It’s the day before Election Day and suburban candidates and city Republicans are making the most noise.

2011/11/07

(Credit: Steve Tawa)

Election 2011 Countdown: Frank Rizzo Goes ‘Robo’ In Next Weeks’ Election

As politics goes, this is an exciting week, with behind the scenes action moving at a rapid pace.

2011/11/01

Election 2011 Countdown: Casting Shadows In the Montgomery County Election

A week away from the so-called off year election, there are some real mysteries of the most watched election in this region – the struggle for control of Montgomery County government.

2011/10/31

(Credit: Brad Segall, KYW Newsradio)

Republicans Debate Dems On Larry Kane’s Voice Of Reason

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The election is a week from Tuesday. And Democrats are fighting to gain control of Montgomery County for the first time in a century. Taxes are a key issue. The Democrats pledging […]

2011/10/30

(File photo: Leslie Richards and Josh Shapiro. Credit: Brad Segall)

Dems Say Montco Commissioners Should Get Access To Casino Revenues

Under current law, the money generated by the table games and slot machines at the new Valley Forge Casino will go into a state fund that would be doled out from Harrisburg.

2011/10/24

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