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Power struggle emerges in Upper Darby in wake of mayor’s DUI charges

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023
Todd Shepherd

With Mayor Barbarann Keffer in a rehab clinic, can she be present enough to govern?
By Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Upper Darby administrator Vince Rongione steps down, ending months of controversy

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023
Todd Shepherd
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Rongione was the center of a months-long political drama in one of the largest municipalities in the commonwealth.
By Todd Shepherd

Politics

Joe Gale: Against the tax hike and politician pay raise

December 9, 2022December 12, 2022
Joe Gale
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I voted against the pay raise — and I won’t be accepting it, either.
By Joe Gale

Municipal Government

Op-Ed: Keffer to Upper Darby council: Follow the law and serve the community

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022
Barbarann Keffer

“I challenge the Council to stand by their word and fulfill their duties by passing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations and moving forward with other critical priorities.”
By Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer

Politics

Two Phila. city councilmembers calls for Mayor Kenney’s resignation after job remarks

July 5, 2022July 7, 2022
Todd Shepherd
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Although the mayor said “I’ll be happy when I’m not mayor” on Monday, he apologized and walked those remarks back on Tuesday.
By Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Upper Darby township council fires mayor’s top administrative officer in 6-5 vote

June 2, 2022June 5, 2022
Todd Shepherd
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With one financial investigation complete and another one expected this month, a bipartisan group of councilors moved against Mayor Barbarann Keffer’s administration over financial issues.
by Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Philly trash collection floundering from pandemic on, controller’s report says

November 11, 2021November 17, 2021
Rick Rickman

For ten years, the city averaged slightly more than 513,000 tons annually. In the wake of the pandemic, the total skyrocketed to over 617,000 tons. To top it off, sanitation workers are not immune to Covid-19. Mayor Jim Kenney said over the summer many trash collectors have been unable to work.
By Rick Rickman

Election

Judge expected to rule Monday on request to sequester problematic Delco ballots

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021
Linda Stein

After hundreds of Delaware County ballots went to the wrong voters, Republican candidates have asked for a sequestration of 5,500 ballots. Some key races could hang in the balance.
By Linda Stein

Municipal Government

Wally Nunn: Delaware County’s spending spree will have devastating results in years to come.

October 30, 2021October 30, 2021
Wally Nunn

Delaware County is spending money it doesn’t have, and budgeting to spend even more. When Covid relief funds run out, the taxpayers will be left holding the bag.
By Wally Nunn

Election

Delco officials admit sending hundreds of ballots to wrong voters

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021
Linda Stein

Delaware County issued 670 ballots to the wrong people. Officials are blaming a vendor misprint for the problem.
By Linda Stein

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