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Municipal Government

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

Municipal Government

Con-VINCE-ing data: Investigator says federal funds were spent without UD council approval, violating home-rule charter

September 15, 2022September 16, 2022
Todd Shepherd
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Outside financial investigation suggests wrongdoing by the Keffer administration; they push back with accusations of racism and partisanship.

By Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Judge rules the vote to fire Upper Darby’s Rongione violated Pa. Sunshine Laws

August 30, 2022August 31, 2022
Todd Shepherd

After a ruling from a Delaware County judge, Mayor Keffer says it’s time to move on. The bipartisan group who have opposed her administration in recent months say the matter isn’t decided, and the judge must offer more clarity.
By Todd Shepherd

Crime

Exclusive: Upper Darby underreporting homicides to state crime database

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022
Todd Shepherd

As Philadelphia reports daily on a homicide rate that continues to soar, measuring crime in Pennsylvania’s sixth-largest city as well as other neighboring counties proves to be a completely different challenge.
By Todd Shepherd

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

Municipal Government

After firing, Upper Darby’s Rongione sues township councilors, seeks damages

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022
Todd Shepherd

After being fired last month by the Upper Darby Township Council, Vince Rongione is suing the six members who voted to oust him.
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

Claim: Upper Darby financial fight is under investigation by DA

May 27, 2022June 4, 2022
Todd Shepherd
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Former finance director says he has been questioned in the investigation; county DA declined comment.
By Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Upper Darby councilwoman says investigation into mayor likely: “We have proof showing that the funds were spent”

February 15, 2022February 17, 2022
Todd Shepherd
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The specter of any fiscal emergency in Upper Darby Township has been temporarily dispelled, but the political battle continues to burn.
By Todd Shepherd

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