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Election

Republicans nominate Katie Ford for House special election in Delco

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023
Linda Stein

The Army veteran and special needs instructor will contend for the seat vacated by disgraced Democrat Mike Zabel.
By Linda Stein

Crime

Delco inmate’s death ruled a ‘delayed’ homicide

March 22, 2023March 23, 2023
Todd Shepherd
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Along with two suicides at the prison in 2022, this latest death marks the third incident in which the county is refusing to divulge any details.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Olivia DeMarco: Delaware County Democrats won’t stand for sexual harassment — except by one of their own

March 14, 2023March 14, 2023
Olivia DeMarco
3

Delco Dems had plenty to say when a Republican was accused of sexual harassment in 2018. When one of their own stood accused this year, they were oddly silent.
By Olivia DeMarco

State Politics

Christine Flowers: Zabel deserves due process — just as Leach and Miccarelli did

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023
Christine Flowers
1

Due process is not prized in Harrisburg, and Zabel’s treatment by leadership looks more like favoritism for a fellow Democrat.
By Christine Flowers

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

State Politics

Source: Delaware County Rep. Mike Zabel is alleged groper of lobbyist, also allegedly sexually propositioned fellow State House member

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023
Todd Shepherd
16

Delco Democrat has a pattern of misconduct, sources tell Broad + Liberty.
By Todd Shepherd

Election Law

Terry Tracy: Democrats claim “unfettered discretion” over Republican nominees to Delco Election Board

February 8, 2023February 8, 2023
Terry Tracy
4

Delaware County is the only county in Pennsylvania that permits complete one-party rule. Now, they’ve claimed even more “unfettered” power.

By Terry Tracy

Government

Terry Tracy: Victories claimed by Delco’s health department ring hollow

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023
Terry Tracy
1

After spending twenty million dollars of the taxpayers’ money, what has the new county health department delivered?

By Terry Tracy

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

Tax

Beth Ann Rosica: The unchecked authority of school boards to raise taxes

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023
Beth Ann Rosica

Moving money around to avoid giving the voters a say on taxes is technically legal, but far from ethical.
By Beth Ann Rosica

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