This is the second article in a two-part series. The first appeared yesterday. Sean Kilkenny serves as solicitor for Upper Darby Township and for sundry other localities in the Philadelphia area. In that capacity, the 51-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff and retired Army lieutenant colonel boasts some glittering kudos from legal […]
Kilkenny versus Upper Darby’s Home Rule Charter, Part One
Montgomery County’s sheriff has a lucrative — and controversial — side hustle in Upper Darby.
By Bradley Vasoli
Falls supervisors fail to report thousands in IBEW campaign cash
For years, thousands of dollars have flowed from a federal union PAC to two Falls Township supervisors, massive amounts of which they apparently failed to report. Pennsylvania breaks the campaign year into cycles and requires political committees to report their receipts, expenditures or liabilities if any of those exceed $250 […]
Thom Nickels: Mayor Parker is right to call city workers back to the office
She is correct in saying that such a move will be a bold first step in revitalizing Center City.
By Thom Nickels
Michael Thomas Leibrandt: Madam Mayor, keep the flexibility.
The city needs workers to return, but the mandate won’t work.
By Michael Thomas Leibrandt
Court decision largely preserves ARPA projects in Upper Darby
New mayor won’t get to reallocate some previously earmarked funds.
By Bradley Vasoli
Upper Darby concealed misspending information from resident; HUD handed it over
Policy document forbids HUD’s community grant money for ‘political activities’.
By Bradley Vasoli
Upper Darby: Jones signed himself as agency records officer before being confirmed
An Upper Darby employee was signing sworn affidavits that included the fact he was the township’s open records officer — but he had not yet been appointed by Township Council.
by Bradley Vasoli
Judge halts Upper Darby ARPA spending changes
Confusion surrounding the correct appropriations of federal funds has been a longstanding problem for the township.
By Brad Vasoli
Delco Dem defends deficits, reveals county credit downgraded
The bond rating reflects doubt about the county’s ability to continue to spend more than it takes in through taxes.
By Taylor Millard