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The county just approved two major bond ordinances that could reshape its financial landscape—are they preparing for a strategic financial move?

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County approves two bond ordinances to fund capital projects and potential refunding
The board approved two ordinances: a new-money general obligation bond authorization up to $179.5 million and a refinancing (refund) authorization up to $134.305 million to position the county to refund prior series if market conditions change.
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October 4, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Two passionate advocates are pushing Montgomery County to recognize paid family leave as a fundamental right, sharing personal stories that highlight its life-saving importance.

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Residents urge Montgomery County to pursue paid family leave; commissioners ask health board to review Allegheny model
Multiple public commenters described personal childbirth and postpartum crises and urged Montgomery County to adopt paid family leave; commissioners said the county will review Allegheny County's recently revised policy and asked the Board of Health to examine it for possible local application.
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October 3, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Montgomery County's district attorney is calling on residents to combat the overdose crisis by safely disposing of unused medications on Oct. 24, with 39 police departments and supermarkets ready to help!

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DA urges county to use Oct. 24 drug take-back to reduce overdose risk; cites 147,500 pounds collected since 2010
The district attorney outlined the Oct. 24 county drug take-back, details on accepted items and overdose trends, saying county collections have totaled about 147,500 pounds since 2010 and that some fentanyl-related deaths appear lower this year though 19 pending coroner reviews remain.
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October 3, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Abington Township is set for a major transformation as commissioners approve a controversial plan to acquire five hospital-adjacent parcels despite public outcry.

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Abington commissioners approve purchase agreement and resolution to acquire five hospital parcels amid public protest
The Abington Township Board of Commissioners approved a purchase agreement and companion resolution authorizing acquisition of five parcels from Abington Memorial Hospital and retained title services; residents complained about notice, use of ARPA funds and code-enforcement failures during public comment.
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June 5, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Abington's Board of Commissioners just took a major step towards flood prevention, approving a staggering $101.15 million to tackle a long-blocked stormwater pipe in the Clearview/Rockley area.

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Abington board approves application for $101.15 million flood mitigation grant for Clearview/Rockley area
The Board adopted Resolution 26-019 to apply to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for $101,154,050 for flood mitigation work; staff said the funding would address a stormwater pipe in the Clearview Avenue/Rockley Avenue area near Briar Bush.
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May 22, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Abington Township's Economic Development Corporation faces scrutiny after reporting no operational revenue and residents demand transparency on how $600,000 in taxpayer funds have been spent.

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Abington EDC reports unmodified audit; residents press for fuller accounting of consultants and staff time
The Abington Township Economic Development Corporation presented a 2025 audit showing no operational revenue and a $491,383 net position after $108,004 in expenses; residents at the May 14 meeting urged a detailed accounting of consultant and staff costs and questioned transparency and appointments.
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May 22, 2026 at 4:39 AM