Philly DA Larry Krasner’s office is mum on numerous employees — including high-level advisors to the District Attorney — whose ethical and legal woes have made headlines.
By The Editors
The Editors: Once again, DelCo D.A. Jack Stollsteimer outshines Larry Krasner
DelCo District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer’s success has left his Philadelphia counterpart Larry Krasner in a tough spot, as many say the former’s “soft-on-crime” policies have led to a skyrocketing homicide rate. He isn’t shy about saying that Krasner hasn’t called him for advice.
By The Editors
Delco legal expenses nearly triple since 2019
In 2019, the county spent $402,113 on legal costs from outside attorneys or law firms. After the partisan control of the county changed in 2020, legal fees rose to $1.14 million, and are set to surpass $1.2 million this year.
By Todd Shepherd
Gina Diorio: For real lobbying reform, Harrisburg must look in the mirror
Taxpayer-funded lobbying is one of Harrisburg’s greatest obstacles for a brighter future, writes Gina Diorio. Taxpayers’ dollars should be spent on their meaningful interests, not used against them in a twisted cycle.
By Gina Diorio
Stephen Wahrhaftig: Chester County township taking family’s property under eminent domain
A Chester County family is being displaced from their home to make way for a two mile “Trail to Nowhere”.
By Stephen Wahrhaftig
Matthew J. Brouillette: Why is Gov. Wolf shielding his appointees from confirmation hearings?
Instead of transparency, Pennsylvanians have been met with secrecy by Gov. Wolf, as he shields his appointees from tough questions that deserve answers.
By Matthew J. Brouillette
The Editors: Daylight appears between two Soros-backed DAs
A memorial ceremony for a slain Philadelphia police officer, which Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner opted to ignore, reveals daylight between Krasner and Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.
By The Editors
Delco plows on with creation of health department as budget figures will arrive soon
Opaque budget projections for Delaware County’s forthcoming health department has left some residents weary of the proposal’s suspected tax burden.
By Todd Shepherd
Wally Nunn: Costly progressive agendas are hurting the working people of Delaware County
A professional corrections facility operator provides access to more resources, provides better programming and treatment for incarcerated individuals and, most importantly, operates more efficiently on the behalf of the county’s residents and taxpayers.
By Wally Nunn
The Editors: Government should provide the basics, or step aside
The mandate for both local and statewide government seems to have been forgotten in the last six months: provide the basics for businesses and our community, or step aside.
By The Editors