“Over the last several years, our board has been criticized for not being transparent on a variety of issues — everything from open space to the budget,” Willistown Township Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Lange admitted at a December 16 board meeting. What he did next didn’t dispel the notion. […]
Upper Darby income tax, speech limits, and ARPA reversal fail in court
A Delaware County court recently killed Upper Darby’s new income tax and restrictive public forum rules as well as a policy to effectively defund a youth arts center. The rulings not only quash fiscal policies expounded by Mayor Ed Brown (D) and his allies on Township Council but rebuke the […]
Kimberlee Josephson: The right — and wrong — ways to lower Philadelphia’s housing costs
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker entered office in January with one of the strongest housing agendas of any big-city mayor. And her agenda is sorely needed after the previous administration’s neglect on this matter. Unlike Mayor Kenney’s disregard for supply side needs, Mayor Parker has pledged to help generate 30,000 new units by building and renovating in areas where housing is […]
Kilkenny versus Upper Darby’s Home Rule Charter, Part Two
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