“[Democrats are] hoping it will sound good in November, but in terms of sound policy, it’s really not that good,” one policy analyst said about a proposed sales-tax holiday.
By Victor Skinner
Upper Darby Council approves investigation into Mayor Keffer’s administration
Two weeks of intense politicking in Upper Darby culminated in a vote to approve an investigation into how Mayor Barbarann Keffer’s administration has handled an allotment of federal money.
By Todd Shepherd
Kyle Sammin: Tree Street and tangled title
Before other issues reared their heads, the safety and tranquility of the 200 block of Tree Street was threatened by a different problem: tangled title.
By Kyle Sammin
Upper Darby councilwoman says investigation into mayor likely: “We have proof showing that the funds were spent”
The specter of any fiscal emergency in Upper Darby Township has been temporarily dispelled, but the political battle continues to burn.
By Todd Shepherd
Gina Diorio: Wolf admin plays dumb on Covid data — again
As the Wolf administration issues weekly press releases on Covid cases, our Department of Health isn’t tracking how many Covid hospitalizations are actually due to Covid.
By Gina Diorio
Albert Eisenberg: Partisan redistricting won’t fix Dems’ PA disadvantage
Democrats in Pennsylvania as well as nationally are facing a bigger issue than Republican gerrymanders: a shrinking party both ideologically and demographically.
By Albert Eisenberg
Pennsylvania lawmakers host first hearing on legalizing recreational marijuana
The Pennsylvania Senate Law and Justice Committee’s first hearing on legalizing recreational marijuana featured testimony from officials.
By Victor Skinner
Upper Darby Township Council approves $6M allocation to meet upcoming payroll expenses
Although an ordinance was passed to guarantee current cash flow, a bipartisan group of the township council still has transparency demands on Mayor Keffer and her administration.
By Todd Shepherd
Upper Darby mayor calls for emergency meeting to avoid government shutdown
The township council says Mayor Keffer’s administration must explain where $6 million in federal funds have gone, while an administration official says paychecks are at risk if an emergency appropriation isn’t approved.
By Todd Shepherd
Johnathan Gilmore: Why I left the Left
My experience as a gay former active duty marine being indoctrinated by, and later questioning, Leftist ideologies.
By Johnathan Gilmore