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0 Politics & Government See the latest announcement from the Montgomery County. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from Montgomery County Government: January 18, 2023 NORRISTOWN, PA – Norristown Farm Park , in partnership with nonprofit Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, will host a volunteer Master Naturalist Training Course where Montgomery County residents can learn more about nature and support conservation efforts. The 50-hour course will take place from April 5 - June 21, 2023. Classes will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and for four Saturday field sessions on April 15, May 6, May 20 and June 3. After the course, participants will take part in 30 hours of service and eight hours of continuing education to become certified. The cost is $400 per person. Registration is required. The deadline to register is February 1, 2023. Space is limited and scholarships are … [Read more...] about Montgomery County Government: Registration Is Open For Spring Master Naturalist Training Course At Norristown Farm Park

5 Politics & Government Greg Scott, former magisterial district judge in Montgomery County, is running for the new 54th House seat in Norristown, Plymouth, Conshy. Jon Campisi , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A Norristown native who in 2015 became the first Black magisterial district judge in Montgomery County, and also the youngest person ever to hold local judgeship in Pennsylvania, has announced he is running to represent the newly created 54th Legislative District in the House of Representatives. Greg Scott, who became Norristown's first junior borough councilman when he was just in high school, says he is running for state rep so he can "continue to provide for the community that raised me. "I am excited to announce my candidacy and I look forward to continuing to serve my community in this capacity to ensure that our state contributes its fair share of funding in bettering the … [Read more...] about Former Judge Runs For Newly Created 54th PA House District

4 Politics & Government Rochelle Culbreath, a past president of the Norristown Borough Council, spoke to Patch about her run for the new 54th Legislative District. Jon Campisi , Patch Staff Posted Replies Rochelle Culbreath is a former Norristown Borough Council member who is running for the newly created 54th House District in Montgomery County. Rochelle Culbreath, candidate for state representative, recently held a campaign kickoff event at the George Washington Wood B&B in Conshohocken. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — "It's been a lifelong dream for me to run for state representative," Rochelle Culbreath tells Patch. Culbreath, 53, a Norristown native whose family has strong roots in this Montgomery County seat going back four generations, is one of the announced candidates seeking to represent the newly created 54th Legislative District, which includes the boroughs of Norristown … [Read more...] about Rochelle Culbreath Speaks To Patch About PA House Candidacy

Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) will step down as the head of BOLD PAC, the political arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), at the end of the quarter to focus on his 2024 Senate bid. This comes on the heels of his Senate bid announcement on Monday and recent reelection to serve another term as head of the PAC after a strong midterm election cycle. The PAC, under Gallego, reportedly bought nine new members to the CHC, in addition to defending all of the incumbents who were up for reelection. “Being able to leave with the highest amount of Latino Democrats ever in Congress is something that I can be very proud of,” he told the Hill . Noting that he would like to stay in the position, he stated, “I would love to, but I always promised my Bold PAC members that they would be my top concern, my primary concern and my entire focus.” “I don’t want to put at risk a lot of the successes we’ve had at Bold PAC. And while I’m going to start doing a little less here, I’m still … [Read more...] about Ruben Gallego to Step Down as Head of BOLD PAC to Focus on Senate Bid

A Detroit, Michigan, man was shot dead Tuesday around 8:30 p.m. after allegedly pointing a green laser at a police helicopter, then opening fire on it as it hovered above his house. 7 WXYZ reported the man was on the second floor of a home when he allegedly flashed a green laser into the cockpit of the helicopter. The pilot contacted police dispatch and told them the location of the home, and informed them that someone on the second floor was pointing the laser. The window on the second floor was closed and a man, who appeared to be holding a long gun, walked into the backyard and allegedly began shooting at the helicopter. The pilot said, “Now there’s somebody standing at the back door. Right now, they’re in the backyard. He actually might, he might be armed. He almost looks like he’s holding a long gun pointed at us right now. Yeah, he’s shooting at us right now. He’s firing rounds. He’s got a long gun, extended magazine.” The New York Post noted that police rushed to … [Read more...] about Man Shot Dead After Allegedly Opening Fire on Police Helicopter