Outside financial investigation suggests wrongdoing by the Keffer administration; they push back with accusations of racism and partisanship.
By Todd Shepherd
Judge rules the vote to fire Upper Darby’s Rongione violated Pa. Sunshine Laws
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
Investigator: Upper Darby’s commingling of federal funds created accounting problems, final report due in Sept.
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
Judge lets legal request move forward seeking to affirm Upper Darby administrator’s firing
Because objections to a legal request by a group of council members were overruled, the path appears paved for a Delaware County judge to rule whether the firing of Upper Darby’s top administrator was legal.
By Todd Shepherd
After firing, Upper Darby’s Rongione sues township councilors, seeks damages
After being fired last month by the Upper Darby Township Council, Vince Rongione is suing the six members who voted to oust him.
By Todd Shepherd
Christine Flowers: Philly’s mayor looks forward to leaving mess he created
Philadelphia’s mayor has very publicly, albeit poignantly, made clear his desire to slump back into a private life he never actually had.
By Christine Flowers
Philadelphia councilman’s lack of transparency not unique
Councilmembers’ financial matters are often shrouded in mystery.
By Anthony Hennen
Claim: Upper Darby financial fight is under investigation by DA
Former finance director says he has been questioned in the investigation; county DA declined comment.
By Todd Shepherd