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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

Municipal Government

Guy Ciarrocchi: Welcome to the party, pal!

April 17, 2023April 20, 2023
Guy Ciarrocchi
7

Jeff Brown learns how quickly his former friends turn on him once he steps out of the role they planned for him.
By Guy Ciarrocchi

Municipal Government

Sam Oropeza: Philly needs new voices against the machine

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023
Sam Oropeza
2

The Philadelphia Republican Party needs fresh new faces who bring new ideas if they want to take back a second council at-large seat.
By Sam Oropeza

Municipal Government

Former Delaware County employee files discrimination lawsuit

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023
Todd Shepherd
1

Plaintiff alleges that he was fired without cause after investigating complaints about the county purchasing director.
By Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Christine Flowers: Accused of Seattlephobia

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023
Christine Flowers
6

Radicals play identity politics, but it’s no substitute for actual discussion or intelligent thought.
By Christine Flowers

Municipal Government

Anne Morris: Helen Gym’s policies on transgender youth put children and families at risk

March 20, 2023March 19, 2023
Anne Morris
7

Gym’s proposed policies are badly misguided and urgently in need of review.
By Anne Morris

Municipal Government

Pennsylvania municipalities warned to fully fund pension obligations

March 6, 2023
Anthony Hennen

East Lansdowne was among those singled out in the auditor general’s report.
By Anthony Hennen

Municipal Government

Ben Mannes: Mayoral forum raises more questions than answers

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023
A. Benjamin Mannes
1

Last week, WPHT 1210 hosted the first major media mayoral forum in the 2023 race. Despite close talking points offered by most candidates, what stood out is what wasn’t said — and who was a no-show.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Municipal Government

Details of severance package for Upper Darby’s Rongione spur new debate

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023
Todd Shepherd

Upper Darby’s council president says he’s not entirely convinced former CAO Vincent Rongione left voluntarily.
By Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Call me mayor, maybe? Upper Darby officials battle over interim mayor

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023
Linda Stein
1

Officials in Upper Darby disagree whether or not there is sufficient oversight of township operations during Mayor Keffer’s leave of absence.
By Linda Stein

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