In a one-party town, sometimes having your vote matter means joining the opposition.
By Christine Flowers
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The escape of two inmates — one charged with four homicides — comes just one week after the correctional officers’ union held a unanimous vote of no confidence in Commissioner Blanche Carney.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
High weed tax in Pennsylvania may repeat California’s mistakes
Legalization advocates fear that high taxes will drive marijuana users to the illegal market.
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- Jacques in USA Today: NPR editor quit after telling the truth about liberal bias in media. It’s time to defund them.
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Upper Darby parking ticket scandal expands even as information from administration shuts down
Township council members cannot get answers about the tickets or even about who is currently serving as Upper Darby’s acting chief administrative officer.
By Todd Shepherd
Christine Flowers: Subway violence isn’t just a New York problem
Our cities and their public transit systems are suffering from a crime problem that has nothing to do with race.
By Christine Flowers
Paul Davis: Mr. Magoo woos the press
Biden at the White House Correspondents’ Association Annual Dinner.
By Paul Davis
Charges filed in Delco against former Scanlon staffer and former Trainer mayoral candidate
Charges have been filed after a months-long investigation by the Delaware County District Attorney’s office.
By Todd Shepherd
Richard Koenig: The Inquirer, Mark Tykocinski, and the ruction at Jefferson
Actually, now and again there can be a reason to “like” Berenson.
By Richard Koenig
As Delco special election looms, Shapiro pushes abortion message in campaign ad
The governor claims Republicans would outlaw all abortion; Republicans say this is a falsehood.
By Todd Shepherd