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Education

Beth Ann Rosica: Despite recent changes, Upper Darby High School is in shambles

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023
Beth Ann Rosica
28

Lowered standards and start time changes at the high school may have been well-intentioned, but attendance and test scores continue to be shockingly bad.
By Beth Ann Rosica

B+L Investigates

Upper Darby’s life insurance mistake forces it to cut general fund check to widower

October 31, 2023November 5, 2023
Todd Shepherd
1

The latest incident of financial confusion raises new questions about the township’s administration.
By Todd Shepherd

Education

Beth Ann Rosica: Silence is not violence — why school districts should refrain from political statements

October 23, 2023October 26, 2023
Beth Ann Rosica
2

Many of these communications are well-intentioned, but it’s impossible to please all families with any single statement.
By Beth Ann Rosica

Municipal Government

Terry Tracy: Upper Darby stands on the precipice of financial Armageddon

October 17, 2023October 16, 2023
Terry Tracy
6

An exaggeration? No, and a few facts might persuade you.
By Terry Tracy

Municipal Government

Delco district attorney files charges against Upper Darby parking manager as scandal widens

July 31, 2023July 31, 2023
Todd Shepherd
2

The Delco DA says not only was money taken and used improperly, but that the parking enforcement director used her power to void tickets for family.
By Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Exclusive: Sources claim Upper Darby’s parking problems put township at risk, cash-handling procedures questioned

July 19, 2023July 21, 2023
Todd Shepherd

Sources with knowledge of township activities say kiosk coins were taken to a bank the township does not do business with.
By Todd Shepherd

Municipal Government

Upper Darby parking ticket scandal expands even as information from administration shuts down

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Todd Shepherd

Township council members cannot get answers about the tickets or even about who is currently serving as Upper Darby’s acting chief administrative officer.
By Todd Shepherd

Government

Upper Darby woman files class action lawsuit over parking ticket scandal

April 24, 2023July 15, 2023
Todd Shepherd

Her suit alleges that the township violated federal due process rights.
By Todd Shepherd

Election

Republicans nominate Katie Ford for House special election in Delco

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023
Linda Stein
1

The Army veteran and special needs instructor will contend for the seat vacated by disgraced Democrat Mike Zabel.
By Linda Stein

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

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Op-Ed

Thom Nickels: Will USA 250 lead to a better Philadelphia? Don’t bet on it.

Thom Nickels: Will USA 250 lead to a better Philadelphia? Don’t bet on it.

schedule April 17 2026
ink_pen Thom Nickels

The poet T.S. Eliot once wrote, “April is the cruelest month, breeding lilacs out of the dead land, mixing memory […]

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