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Municipal Government

Philadelphia councilman’s lack of transparency not unique

June 29, 2022June 30, 2022
Anthony Hennen
4

Councilmembers’ financial matters are often shrouded in mystery.
By Anthony Hennen

State Politics

Pa. House Republicans move to impeach Krasner

June 13, 2022June 14, 2022
Todd Shepherd
5

Although the idea of a Krasner impeachment was first floated in January, Republicans now say they are motivated to act after the mass shooting on South Street.

Municipal Government

Upper Darby township council fires mayor’s top administrative officer in 6-5 vote

June 2, 2022June 5, 2022
Todd Shepherd
1

With one financial investigation complete and another one expected this month, a bipartisan group of councilors moved against Mayor Barbarann Keffer’s administration over financial issues.
by Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Elizabeth Adams: Pennsylvania girls and women need the State Senate to take action

June 1, 2022June 5, 2022
Elizabeth Adams
1

What happens to women’s sports when biological men are allowed to compete, and dominate?
By Elizabeth Adams

Municipal Government

Claim: Upper Darby financial fight is under investigation by DA

May 27, 2022June 4, 2022
Todd Shepherd
4

Former finance director says he has been questioned in the investigation; county DA declined comment.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Thom Nickels: I ran for Republican Committeeperson. Here’s how it went.

May 20, 2022May 27, 2022
Thom Nickels
2

Thom Nickels was among the many who registered from Democrat to Republican in 2020. Now, he’s turning his passion into action.
By Thom Nickels

Municipal Government

No oversight for how Philadelphia sheriff spends tens of millions annually

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022
Anthony Hennen
1

City controller reports that the sheriff’s office does not maintain a comprehensive accounting system.
By Anthony Hennen

State Politics

Terry Tracy: Who will stop Doug Mastriano from sinking the Republican ticket?

May 10, 2022May 23, 2022
Terry Tracy
8

A field of twelve candidates may produce a nominee that is not representative of the majority of the party. This late in the election, only one solution is left.
by Terry Tracy

State Politics

Moving the goalposts? GOP says Dems walking back goals to flip PA legislative chambers

May 6, 2022May 13, 2022
Todd Shepherd
1

GOP says Democrats were boasting last year they could possibly flip majority control in either of Pennsylvania’s two legislative chambers, but the robust language is now scaled back.
by Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Philly Democrat ostracized by his party last year retakes committee role, running for re-election

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022
Todd Shepherd

After being stripped of a committee chairmanship last year, Northeast Philly State Rep. Kevin Boyle has returned to the good graces of his party without explanation.
By Todd Shepherd

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