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Month: January 2023

Tax

Beth Ann Rosica: The unchecked authority of school boards to raise taxes

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023
Beth Ann Rosica

Moving money around to avoid giving the voters a say on taxes is technically legal, but far from ethical.
By Beth Ann Rosica

Politics

The Editors: Mastriano struggles with reality in post-election accounting

January 30, 2023January 31, 2023
The Editors
7

Exaggerations and half-truths are not what Pennsylvania Republicans need to chart their path forward.
By The Editors

Government

Pennsylvania takes steps to ease volunteer firefighter crisis

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023
Lauren Jessop

Pennsylvania has a higher percentage of volunteer firefighters than nearly any other state. Switching to full-time professionals is not feasible in most places.
By Lauren Jessop

Law Enforcement

Paul Davis: A veteran police sergeant speaks out

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023
Paul Davis

Retired sergeant Gary Capuano talks about what is ailing the city.
By Paul Davis

Municipal Government

Delco Dem scrubs Keffer endorsement from website

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023
Todd Shepherd

An endorsement from Mayor Keffer was removed from a campaign website less than a day after Keffer’s DUI arrest.
By Todd Shepherd

Crime

Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer arrested on suspicion of DUI

January 27, 2023February 2, 2023
Todd Shepherd
2

The mayor of Pennsylvania’s sixth largest municipality is facing four charges, including DUI and careless driving.
By Todd Shepherd

Culture

Jeff Hurvitz: A journey with Jerry Blavat

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023
Jeff Hurvitz
3

Philly’s legendary disc jockey touched many lives, including the author.
By Jeff Hurvitz

Culture

Kyle Sammin: Provorov won’t wear the ribbon

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023
Kyle Sammin

“Live and let live” used to be something we all were taught in school. The NHL dust-up over warm up jerseys shows some have forgotten it.
By Kyle Sammin

The Environment

Sen. Scott Martin: Cooperation, not partisanship, will solve Pennsylvania’s environmental challenges

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023
Sen. Scott Martin

Republicans and Democrats have worked together for good, meaningful environmental regulation in the past. They should continue to do so in the new legislative session.
By Sen. Scott Martin

Education

Auditor: Twelve Pennsylvania school districts hid $400 million to pass tax increases

January 25, 2023January 26, 2023
Anthony Hennen
3

At least a dozen school districts in Pennsylvania exploited a legal loophole to avoid a referendum on tax increases.
By Anthony Hennen

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