City controller reports that the sheriff’s office does not maintain a comprehensive accounting system.
By Anthony Hennen
Philly’s own metrics create confusion over fate of indoor mask mandate
The city admits using two different sets of data, vexing curious citizens.
By Todd Shepherd
Upper Darby Council approves investigation into Mayor Keffer’s administration
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
Kyle Sammin: Tree Street and tangled title
Before other issues reared their heads, the safety and tranquility of the 200 block of Tree Street was threatened by a different problem: tangled title.
By Kyle Sammin
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
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
A nightmare on Tree Street
When a fire raged at 223 Tree St. last July, residents say they knew it was only a matter of time before a catastrophe would occur at that address. Prior warnings and requests to city officials didn’t help…
By Kyle Sammin and Todd Shepherd
Ben Mannes: With Henon and Dougherty convicted, all eyes turn to indicted Philly Councilman Kenyatta Johnson
After the guilty verdicts of Dougherty and Henon, some are looking at the indictment of Councilman Kenyatta Johnson. These cases reveal a pressing issue for Philadelphians: a lack of oversight of our public officials from the city and state.
By Ben Mannes
Union boss John Dougherty, Philadelphia political kingmaker, convicted on conspiracy, bribery charges along with Councilman Bobby Henon
Philadelphia Councilman Bobby Henon prioritized the whims of his political patron, IBEW Local 98’s John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty, over those of Philly residents, federal prosecutors alleged. Jurors agreed that the duo worked behind the scenes to illegally impose the union’s will throughout the city.
By Rick Rickman