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Christine Flowers: Accused of Seattlephobia

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023
Christine Flowers
7

Radicals play identity politics, but it’s no substitute for actual discussion or intelligent thought.
By Christine Flowers

Municipal Government

Anne Morris: Helen Gym’s policies on transgender youth put children and families at risk

March 20, 2023March 19, 2023
Anne Morris
8

Gym’s proposed policies are badly misguided and urgently in need of review.
By Anne Morris

Municipal Government

Pennsylvania municipalities warned to fully fund pension obligations

March 6, 2023
Anthony Hennen

East Lansdowne was among those singled out in the auditor general’s report.
By Anthony Hennen

Municipal Government

Ben Mannes: Mayoral forum raises more questions than answers

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023
A. Benjamin Mannes
1

Last week, WPHT 1210 hosted the first major media mayoral forum in the 2023 race. Despite close talking points offered by most candidates, what stood out is what wasn’t said — and who was a no-show.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Municipal Government

Details of severance package for Upper Darby’s Rongione spur new debate

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023
Todd Shepherd

Upper Darby’s council president says he’s not entirely convinced former CAO Vincent Rongione left voluntarily.
By Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Call me mayor, maybe? Upper Darby officials battle over interim mayor

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023
Linda Stein
1

Officials in Upper Darby disagree whether or not there is sufficient oversight of township operations during Mayor Keffer’s leave of absence.
By Linda Stein

Municipal Government

Power struggle emerges in Upper Darby in wake of mayor’s DUI charges

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023
Todd Shepherd

With Mayor Barbarann Keffer in a rehab clinic, can she be present enough to govern?
By Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Judge grants state receiver greater powers in Chester

February 2, 2023February 4, 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
2

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

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Op-Ed

Thom Nickels: Faith, identity, and the questions that remain

Thom Nickels: Faith, identity, and the questions that remain

schedule November 14 2025
ink_pen Thom Nickels

An organization called FRIEDA, located at 320 Walnut Street, bills itself as “connecting generations to strengthen our community.”  This membership-based […]

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