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Municipal Government

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

June 2, 2022June 5, 2022
Todd Shepherd
1

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

The Economy

Sen. Scott Martin: Inflation excuses miss the point

December 3, 2021December 2, 2021
Sen. Scott Martin

We must find a way to encourage economic growth and opportunity that doesn’t rely on massive, unsustainable government spending.
By Sen. Scott Martin

Politics

Erica Jedynak + Ashley Klingensmith: Americans simply do not trust lawmakers’ ‘human infrastructure’ package

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021
Erica Jedynak and Ashley Klingensmith
2

The mega-bill proposed by Democrats in Congress is chocked full of special interest giveaways. Polls show voters don’t trust it.
By Erica Jedynak and Ashley Klingensmith

State Politics

Delco controller chides county council over transparency and spending

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021
Todd Shepherd

Delaware County Controller JoAnne Phillips expressed concern over a lack of transparency and worrying spending practices from the county council.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Delco’s legal costs higher than county previously reported

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021
Todd Shepherd
1

New information provided by the county reveals higher legal fees than previously reported. The hike comes amid overall spending growth.
By Todd Shepherd

News

Pennsylvania’s budget battle takes shape

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021
Christen Smith
2

Pennsylvania lawmakers are grappling with the state’s newest spending plan. Some leaders say now more than ever is the time to spend, while others push stewardship and for debts to be repaid.
By Christen Smith

The Economy

Howard Lurie: Medical research paramount when the dust settles on Covid-19

April 15, 2020April 19, 2021
Howard Lurie

We need to prepare for the next pandemic with major investments in medical research. By Howard Lurie.

Op-Ed

Jeff Hurvitz: The new Trojan horse

Jeff Hurvitz: The new Trojan horse

schedule June 20 2025
ink_pen Jeff Hurvitz

In Homer’s The Iliad, there is mention of the mythical Trojan Horse used by the Mycenaean Greeks against the city […]

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