Rongione was the center of a months-long political drama in one of the largest municipalities in the commonwealth.
By Todd Shepherd
Con-VINCE-ing data: Investigator says federal funds were spent without UD council approval, violating home-rule charter
Outside financial investigation suggests wrongdoing by the Keffer administration; they push back with accusations of racism and partisanship.
By Todd Shepherd
Judge rules the vote to fire Upper Darby’s Rongione violated Pa. Sunshine Laws
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
Exclusive: Upper Darby underreporting homicides to state crime database
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
After firing, Upper Darby’s Rongione sues township councilors, seeks damages
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
Claim: Upper Darby financial fight is under investigation by DA
Former finance director says he has been questioned in the investigation; county DA declined comment.
By Todd Shepherd
Upper Darby councilwoman says investigation into mayor likely: “We have proof showing that the funds were spent”
The specter of any fiscal emergency in Upper Darby Township has been temporarily dispelled, but the political battle continues to burn.
By Todd Shepherd
Murder rate up in Upper Darby, coincides with national increase superintendent says
For the first time in 20 years, the number of homicides in Upper Darby broke double digits, following the wake of Philadelphia’s deadliest year in more than a decade.
By Todd Shepherd