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Judge grants state receiver greater powers in Chester

February 2, 2023February 1, 2023
Linda Stein

Receiver Michael Doweary will gain more responsibility in the troubled Delco city.
By Linda Stein

Municipal Government

Delco Dem scrubs Keffer endorsement from website

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023
Todd Shepherd

An endorsement from Mayor Keffer was removed from a campaign website less than a day after Keffer’s DUI arrest.
By Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Upper Darby administrator Vince Rongione steps down, ending months of controversy

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023
Todd Shepherd
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Rongione was the center of a months-long political drama in one of the largest municipalities in the commonwealth.
By Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Thom Nickels: City Council’s proposed sprinkler ordinance looks to be costly and ineffective

January 6, 2023January 16, 2023
Thom Nickles
4

The bill sponsored by Mark Squilla and Katherine Gilmore Richardson would impose massive costs on city residence without adding much to anyone’s safety.

by Thom Nickels

Municipal Government

Tim Hartman: Columbus in a box

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022
Tim Hartman
1

Political cartoonist Tim Hartman on the only thing in Philly Jim Kenney can be bothered to “protect.”

Municipal Government

Wally Nunn: Delco taxpayers can’t afford the county’s spending binge

October 12, 2022October 11, 2022
Wally Nunn

Spending has skyrocketed since the Democrats took over the County Council in 2020. When federal Covid funds run out, they’ll raise taxes to keep paying for it.
By Wally Nunn

Municipal Government

Beth Ann Rosica: Where does hate really live?

October 6, 2022October 7, 2022
Beth Ann Rosica
4

Chester County has fallen into the same pattern of hate-filled behavior as is happening across the country.
By Beth Ann Rosica

Municipal Government

Con-VINCE-ing data: Investigator says federal funds were spent without UD council approval, violating home-rule charter

September 15, 2022September 16, 2022
Todd Shepherd
1

Outside financial investigation suggests wrongdoing by the Keffer administration; they push back with accusations of racism and partisanship.

By Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Judge rules the vote to fire Upper Darby’s Rongione violated Pa. Sunshine Laws

August 30, 2022August 31, 2022
Todd Shepherd

After a ruling from a Delaware County judge, Mayor Keffer says it’s time to move on. The bipartisan group who have opposed her administration in recent months say the matter isn’t decided, and the judge must offer more clarity.
By Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Investigator: Upper Darby’s commingling of federal funds created accounting problems, final report due in Sept.

August 5, 2022August 7, 2022
Todd Shepherd

A financial investigator’s preliminary findings allege commingling of federal funds caused accounting issues for the township, while the release of internal communications creates more tension between factions.
By Todd Shepherd

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