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Michael Hays has written 227 posts for What’s the 422?
Contributing editor Michael Hays joins our staff from the Pottstown Mercury, where he covered Pottstown and the Spring-Ford area. His investigative work in Limerick Township helped lead to the resignations of two township supervisors within a six month span in 2008 and 2009. Prior to joining the Mercury, he won several Associated Press awards for reporting work in Arizona, where his stories appeared in Today's News-Herald of Lake Havasu City and the Williams-Grand Canyon News. He is a member of Investigative Reporters and Editors and the Society for Collegiate Journalists. His interests include energy, transportation issues, politics, and, of course, watchdog journalism. A 2005 graduate of Widener University and resident of Spring City, he is an avid Sixers fan and is running for a seat on Spring City Borough Council. (To reduce the possibility of a journalistic conflict of interest, Michael will not cover Spring City, Royersford, or East Vincent during his candidacy.)
Sen. Casey: Health care bill ‘not perfect’
One of Pennsylvania's two U.S. Senators, Bob Casey, recently sent a letter to the Chester County Democratic Party explaining his position on the Senate health care bill that passed Christmas Eve.
Continue reading...PennDOT announces local traffic projects
Monday, December 21, 2009
Four intersections in Limerick and Lower Providence townships are the recipients of federal stimulus dollars.
Continue reading...Sanatoga lobbying efforts cost Limerick $154K
Friday, December 18, 2009
Since hiring Delta Development Group in 2008, Limerick Township has paid $154,264.79 to help steer federal dollars to Route 422's Sanatoga interchange.
Continue reading...Anonymous letter under investigation in OJR
Friday, December 18, 2009
It is probably only a matter of time before a clever "gate" nickname is created for an ongoing police investigation at the Owen J. Roberts School District.
Continue reading...Onorato, Corbett lead respective parties in PA governor’s race
Thursday, December 17, 2009
We know it's early. But recent polling results for next year's Pennsylvania gubernatorial race show Attorney General Tom Corbett leading the Republican field and Democrat Dan Onorato leading a crowded Democratic slate of choices.
Continue reading...U.S. 422 study progresses
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Those who attended community-wide planning meetings in Pottstown, Limerick, and other locations might not be aware of a draft report from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission.
Continue reading...Two policemen honored for actions in Limerick
Monday, December 14, 2009
Officers Shawn Pancoast and Chris Iochum, of the Limerick Police Department, saved a life Oct. 26.
Continue reading...Two teens killed in Route 100 crash
Monday, December 14, 2009
On Saturday night, two Pottstown High School students lost their lives in a one-car crash on Route 100, according to The Mercury.
Continue reading...Limerick roundup
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday's Board of Supervisors meeting lasted more than two hours and saw plenty of noteworthy announcements, including Elaine DeWan chairing her last meeting and Township Manager Dan Kerr receiving a five-year contract extension.
Continue reading...Costco approved without major traffic improvements
Friday, December 11, 2009
The developer of a Costco, three undetermined restaurants, and a bank will pay the township over $1 million in the form of a donation and traffic impact fees. On Thursday, the Limerick Board of Supervisors approved a long list of waivers for O'Neill Property Group. There will be no road improvements along Evergreen Road, according to the resolution.
Continue reading...Pastor, solicitor silent on night of church approval
Thursday, December 10, 2009
A new church on Game Farm Road received unanimous preliminary plan approval from the Limerick Board of Supervisors on Thursday night, but several people with first-hand knowledge of the process declined to speak about a possible federal inquiry into the deal.
Continue reading...Marino critic agrees to buy him coffee
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Coffee can indeed bring people together. Mary Gehman, a Skippack resident, is known for questioning Supervisor Mark Marino during public meetings. Near the end of Wednesday's meeting, which again saw Gehman probe for answers on the FBI investigation, the two shared a laugh.
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- In Limerick: Dems protest GOP sign
- Costco approved without major traffic improvements
- 7 questions for the Limerick supervisor candidates
- PennDOT announces local traffic projects
- Couple at odds with Limerick over porch
- To be a Sixers fan
- UPDATE: FBI visit in Limerick unrelated to criminal probe
- UPDATE: Walmart settlement off the agenda
- Several Community Days on tap
- "Tree" credentials questioned in Trappe
- New Clear Power: Twp Line Road will be closed until (supposedly) mi...
- On the field: How great is this... the assistant FM and a contra...
- Bryan: I saw signs today that Township Line Road will be ...
- PMCPA: What happened to Whatsthe422.com? Dead for 30 day...
- Joe: Where was the township truck today for the reporte...
- Sen. Casey: Health care bill ‘not perfect’
- PennDOT announces local traffic projects
- Thunstrom: 9-15″ for Spring-Ford area
- Sanatoga lobbying efforts cost Limerick $154K
- Anonymous letter under investigation in OJR
- Onorato, Corbett lead respective parties in PA governor’s race
- U.S. 422 study progresses
- Two policemen honored for actions in Limerick
- Two teens killed in Route 100 crash
- Limerick roundup
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