Delaware County prison officials seem to have broken their own rules for bonuses given to staff, as records show some employees of the George W. Hill Correctional Facility receiving thousands of dollars in bonuses even though they don’t appear to have met the criteria. The questionable bonuses, which the county […]
Budget fix or shell game? Delaware County’s $7.6M mystery
County finds millions to plug budget hole, but won’t say from where.
By Todd Shepherd
State senator’s unannounced visit sparks debate over morale and management at Delco’s George W. Hill Prison
State Senator Anthony H. Williams, a Philadelphia Democrat whose district also includes part of Delaware County, voiced concerns about Delco’s George W. Hill Correctional Facility after he and other elected officials made an unannounced visit to the facility in early December. His concerns highlight the continuing friction between the prison’s […]
Judge’s donations from campaign committee raise ethical issues and questions
A Chester County judge, shortly after she was sworn in on the bench, made donations from her own campaign finance committee to other political committees, a move that could be viewed by some as a conflict of interest — or at least as ethically questionable. Yet the judge, Fredda Lewis […]
Delco prison employee with felony drug record now under investigation for smuggling contraband
(Jan 29, 2025 Update: A spokesperson from the Delaware County District Attorney’s office said a subsequent lab investigation showed “no controlled substances were found. As a result, the case was closed,” and no charges were filed in this matter.) A prison employee at the Delaware County prison is currently under […]
Delaware County’s bond issuance cost $2.1 million more than necessary, local analysis finds
The county paid more for bond issuance than it had to. Who benefits?
By Todd Shepherd
Overview of pending lawsuits against Delaware County
With Delaware County’s proposed 23 percent tax increase set to be voted on this week, and with the county’s legal fees playing a role in that increase, Broad + Liberty is providing this overview of the many pending legal cases in which the county is involved. It is intended only […]
Delco stays silent on mystery $7.6 million that helped backfill 2025 proposed budget
The county’s numbers don’t add up.
By Todd Shepherd
Delco jail oversight board member also has millions of dollars in county contracts
One of the seats on the Delaware County Jail Oversight Board reserved for citizens is filled by a man who runs a behavioral health company that has made millions recently from county contracts. Brian Corson runs MPV Recovery, a local health care company that, according to its website “assists clients […]
Chester County Democrats and elected officials stay quiet about treasurer’s deceptions on résumé
Top Democratic elected officials in Chester County along with the party’s top brass are refusing to comment regarding County Treasurer Patricia Maisano (D), who for years has been peddling degrees that did not come from a rigorous, accredited institution of higher education, but rather was delivered by a diploma mill […]