The deaths followed the return of the county prison to government control after decades of private management.
By Todd Shepherd
Delco last of suburban Philly counties to post proposed budget online
The county council’s tardiness gives citizens just six days to review the budget.
By Todd Shepherd
Former prof. sues University of Scranton over Covid-19 vaccination policies, dismissal
Professor Bishop, who is vaccinated, alleges that the firing is retaliation for his contrary viewpoints.
By Todd Shepherd
Former state sen. Sabatina Jr. settles long-running defamation suit against Rep. Kevin Boyle
The defamation and slander lawsuit Sabatina pressed on Boyle ended after four years, but the grudges are likely to live on.
By Todd Shepherd
Amid outcry on antisemitism, Temple University stands by professor who tweeted support for Palestinian terrorist
Temple University professor Marc Lamont Hill tweeted a memorial to a Palestinian terrorist jailed for her role in an attempted bombing of a Jerusalem movie theater.
By Todd Shepherd
Can you drop off 100 ballots in PA? It’s probably not legal, but two agencies refuse to clarify
A county commissioner used an example of how someone might drop off 100 ballots legally, but state documents seem to directly contradict him.
By Todd Shepherd
Man exonerated by Krasner pleads guilty to gun crime and assault from 2021 incident
Released in 2019 thanks to the DA’s Conviction Integrity Unit, James Frazier was committing violent crime again by 2021.
By Todd Shepherd
Former Scanlon staffer and mayoral candidate at center of controversy over money missing from Chichester football booster club
Since the summer, the Chichester School District has been investigating $12,000 missing from its high school football booster club.
By Todd Shepherd
Philly’s crime surge puts suburban voters on edge — and is affecting their decisions
The Bucks County district attorney and the public safety director for Bensalem both said Philadelphia’s reform philosophy is impacting their jurisdictions.
By Todd Shepherd
Inquirer stands by incorrect story about “hate-filled” response to canceled West Chester OUTFest event
Paper of record continues to describe West Chester residents’ reactions as “vitriol,” despite evidence to the contrary.
By Todd Shepherd