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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

Municipal Government

Op-Ed: Keffer to Upper Darby council: Follow the law and serve the community

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022
Barbarann Keffer

“I challenge the Council to stand by their word and fulfill their duties by passing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations and moving forward with other critical priorities.”
By Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer

Municipal Government

Judge lets legal request move forward seeking to affirm Upper Darby administrator’s firing

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022
Todd Shepherd
2

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

Municipal Government

After firing, Upper Darby’s Rongione sues township councilors, seeks damages

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022
Todd Shepherd

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

Municipal Government

Christine Flowers: Philly’s mayor looks forward to leaving mess he created

July 6, 2022July 7, 2022
Christine Flowers
11

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

Municipal Government

Philadelphia councilman’s lack of transparency not unique

June 29, 2022June 30, 2022
Anthony Hennen
4

Councilmembers’ financial matters are often shrouded in mystery.
By Anthony Hennen

Municipal Government

Upper Darby township council fires mayor’s top administrative officer in 6-5 vote

June 2, 2022June 5, 2022
Todd Shepherd
1

With one financial investigation complete and another one expected this month, a bipartisan group of councilors moved against Mayor Barbarann Keffer’s administration over financial issues.
by Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Claim: Upper Darby financial fight is under investigation by DA

May 27, 2022June 4, 2022
Todd Shepherd
4

Former finance director says he has been questioned in the investigation; county DA declined comment.
By Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

No oversight for how Philadelphia sheriff spends tens of millions annually

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022
Anthony Hennen
1

City controller reports that the sheriff’s office does not maintain a comprehensive accounting system.
By Anthony Hennen

Municipal Government

Philly’s own metrics create confusion over fate of indoor mask mandate

March 1, 2022March 2, 2022
Todd Shepherd

The city admits using two different sets of data, vexing curious citizens.
By Todd Shepherd

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Op-Ed

Guy Ciarrocchi: The Left’s theater of the absurd goes To Minnesota

Guy Ciarrocchi: The Left’s theater of the absurd goes To Minnesota

schedule January 20 2026
ink_pen Guy Ciarrocchi

“Renee Good’s death was a tragedy. And ICE’s work is important and necessary. No ‘rent-a-rally’ will change either of those […]

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