Democrats who swept to power promising prison reform and health department now seeking third consecutive property tax increase as federal pandemic funds dry up
By Todd Shepherd
Delco spent $4.7M on outside lawyers in 2024, dwarfing neighboring counties
Delaware County spent $4.69 million on outside attorneys in 2024, according to an analysis of documents obtained via Right to […]
Broad + Liberty wins first place in statewide journalism contest for investigative reporting on Delco prison
Broad + Liberty has been awarded first place in the investigative reporting category in the 2025 Keystone Media Awards, one […]
Assaults keep climbing at Delco prison under county control, data shows
Despite falling inmate populations and rising spending, the violence inside George W. Hill appears to keep rising — and so do questions about the county’s performance.
By Todd Shepherd
Former Delco correctional officer wins $200K judgement against county
County ordered to pay after violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
By Todd Shepherd
Delaware County prison sergeant resigns, blasts leadership in scathing email
A sergeant apparently quit her employment at the Delaware County prison early Monday morning, but not before lobbing an email […]
Delaware County prison officials issued questionable bonuses, records show
Delaware County prison officials seem to have broken their own rules for bonuses given to staff, as records show some […]
State senator’s unannounced visit sparks debate over morale and management at Delco’s George W. Hill Prison
State Senator Anthony H. Williams, a Philadelphia Democrat whose district also includes part of Delaware County, voiced concerns about Delco’s […]
Delco prison employee with felony drug record now under investigation for smuggling contraband
(Jan 29, 2025 Update: A spokesperson from the Delaware County District Attorney’s office said a subsequent lab investigation showed “no […]
Delco jail oversight board member also has millions of dollars in county contracts
One of the seats on the Delaware County Jail Oversight Board reserved for citizens is filled by a man who […]