With Delaware County’s proposed 23 percent tax increase set to be voted on this week, and with the county’s legal fees playing a role in that increase, Broad + Liberty is providing this overview of the many pending legal cases in which the county is involved. It is intended only […]
Three school districts forced to file suit against the Pennsylvania School Boards Association
Several western Pennsylvania school districts filed a lawsuit against the largest school board association in the Commonwealth in response to a cease and desist letter, instructing the districts to stop using the association’s policies. The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) sent letters to Mars Area School District in Butler County, […]
Nonprofit pushing climate-change lawsuits making outreach to Delco, Chester counties, email shows
Money from rich, out-of-state activists is behind the organization urging — and getting — the change in county commissioners’ actions on “green” lawsuits.
By Todd Shepherd
Central Bucks school board members not keen to mediate discrimination suit, email shows
Plaintiff Rebecca Cartee-Haring blasts the school board — which includes her husband.
By Todd Shepherd
Claim: St. Joe’s paying for legal defense of four alumnae sued by former math professor
The University creates a potential conflict of interest — and evidence of a conspiracy — plaintiff’s lawyer claims.
By Todd Shepherd
Citizens battle for open records after Montgomery County proposed thousands in fees
Montgomery County says it is a model for providing transparent Right-to-Know Law requests. Two Delaware Valley citizens argue otherwise in court.
By Todd Shepherd
Chester County DA Deb Ryan hit with discrimination suit
A longtime Chester County law enforcement official is suing the county and District Attorney Deb Ryan, claiming racial discrimination.
By Linda Stein
Skyrocketing expenses for Hero Thrill Show questioned by some first responders
As attendance has slumped for the charity show that funds scholarships for the children of deceased first responders, the nonprofit pays hundreds of thousands in unexplained legal fees and rent.
By Todd Shepherd
New lawsuit, videos allege Delco election officials destroyed election results
Delco DA Jack Stollsteimer announced an investigation into videos that appear to show county election officials destroying ballots and machinery in the 2020 general election.
By Linda Stein
Pennsylvania AG files charges against Mariner East 2 pipeline developer
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced 48 charges against the developer of the Mariner East 2 pipeline on Tuesday.
By Christen Smith