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Month: May 2023

Transportation

SEPTA sounds public alarm about “difficult decisions” ahead

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023
Anthony Hennen
1

Diminished revenue means fewer options for the cash-strapped transit system.
By Anthony Hennen

Crime

As two inmates escape from a Philadelphia prison, deeper problems come to light

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023
A. Benjamin Mannes
3

The escape of two inmates — one charged with four homicides — comes just one week after the correctional officers’ union held a unanimous vote of no confidence in Commissioner Blanche Carney.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Drugs

High weed tax in Pennsylvania may repeat California’s mistakes

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023
Anthony Hennen
1

Legalization advocates fear that high taxes will drive marijuana users to the illegal market.
By Anthony Hennen

Municipal Government

Upper Darby parking ticket scandal expands even as information from administration shuts down

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Todd Shepherd

Township council members cannot get answers about the tickets or even about who is currently serving as Upper Darby’s acting chief administrative officer.
By Todd Shepherd

Crime

Christine Flowers: Subway violence isn’t just a New York problem

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Christine Flowers
9

Our cities and their public transit systems are suffering from a crime problem that has nothing to do with race.
By Christine Flowers

Politics

Paul Davis: Mr. Magoo woos the press 

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Paul Davis
1

Biden at the White House Correspondents’ Association Annual Dinner.
By Paul Davis

Crime

Charges filed in Delco against former Scanlon staffer and former Trainer mayoral candidate

May 5, 2023May 8, 2023
Todd Shepherd

Charges have been filed after a months-long investigation by the Delaware County District Attorney’s office.
By Todd Shepherd

Media Bias

Richard Koenig: The Inquirer, Mark Tykocinski, and the ruction at Jefferson

May 5, 2023May 11, 2023
Richard Koenig

Actually, now and again there can be a reason to “like” Berenson.
By Richard Koenig

Election

As Delco special election looms, Shapiro pushes abortion message in campaign ad

May 5, 2023May 8, 2023
Todd Shepherd
2

The governor claims Republicans would outlaw all abortion; Republicans say this is a falsehood.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Ferry + DiBello: Time for change in Montgomery County

May 5, 2023May 4, 2023
Liz Ferry and Tom DiBello
1

Cooperation and good faith, not simple obstructionism, is the way forward for our county.
By Liz Ferry and Tom DiBello

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Op-Ed

Guy Ciarrocchi: Democrats tell us who they are by what they fight for

Guy Ciarrocchi: Democrats tell us who they are by what they fight for

schedule June 16 2025
ink_pen Guy Ciarrocchi

Life coaches like to quote Oprah: “How you spend your time defines who you are.”  We have to concede that […]

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