Two weeks of intense politicking in Upper Darby culminated in a vote to approve an investigation into how Mayor Barbarann Keffer’s administration has handled an allotment of federal money.
By Todd Shepherd
Upper Darby councilwoman says investigation into mayor likely: “We have proof showing that the funds were spent”
The specter of any fiscal emergency in Upper Darby Township has been temporarily dispelled, but the political battle continues to burn.
By Todd Shepherd
Upper Darby Township Council approves $6M allocation to meet upcoming payroll expenses
Although an ordinance was passed to guarantee current cash flow, a bipartisan group of the township council still has transparency demands on Mayor Keffer and her administration.
By Todd Shepherd
Budgeting board trying to suppress key education-funding statistic, says state rep
A sentence saying higher school budgets does not necessarily lead to higher achievement-test scores is now the basis of a quiet fight in Harrisburg.
By Todd Shepherd
Upper Darby mayor calls for emergency meeting to avoid government shutdown
The township council says Mayor Keffer’s administration must explain where $6 million in federal funds have gone, while an administration official says paychecks are at risk if an emergency appropriation isn’t approved.
By Todd Shepherd
Rep. Brendan Boyle’s unexplained legal expenses were 18% of quarterly disbursements
A spokesman for the Philly congressman once confirmed that the legal expenses were for “active litigation” but no court case has been found.
By Todd Shepherd
Republicans say poll points to continued state house success in fall election
A new poll found that legislative Republicans may have the edge over Democrats in Pennsylvania in the state’s fall elections.
By Todd Shepherd
A Broad + Liberty interview with Delaware County Chair Dr. Monica Taylor
The new chairperson of the Delaware County Council talks inflation, Covid-19, budgeting and more.
By Todd Shepherd
A Republican heads to West Philly
Not too many Pa. Republicans have bothered to show up in West Philadelphia. Yet that is where Guy Ciarrocchi, one of more than a dozen Republican candidates for governor, headed one January afternoon to campaign.
By Todd Shepherd
Former St. Joe’s prof. sues university and former student over free speech fight
After Greg Manco’s teaching contract was not renewed last year in the wake of a Twitter controversy, the former visiting professor is suing St. Joe’s as well as some alumni in federal court.
By Todd Shepherd