Government & Politics
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Wawa Saves in Headquarters Tax Reassessment, Impacting Local Taxes
Wawa just got a nearly 50 percent tax reduction on its corporate headquarters in Chester Heights, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Its valuation will drop $40 million, from about $75 million to $35 million, after Wawa successfully appealed the 2020 assessed value of two parcels of land at 260 W. Baltimore Pike, the…
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Democratic Party Leaders Arrive in Philadelphia to Evaluate 2028 Convention Bid
Democratic Party leaders are in Philadelphia this week to assess the city’s bid for hosting the 2028 Democratic National Convention, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. This high-profile event attracts national attention and thousands of visitors to the host city. DNC Chairperson Ken Martin and other party leaders will evaluate the logistical and operational aspects…
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Darby Township Is Looking for Someone to Buy Its Street Sweeper
If your lifelong desire has been to own a street sweeper, now’s your chance. Darby Township is putting a street sweeper up for auction, writes Emily Rose Grassi for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The 2024 Elgin Pelican NP D Dual, Tier 4F sweeper is in like-new condition and could find a good home with a road…
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Upper Darby Fire Company Selling West Chester Pike Station
Upper Darby Fire Company Number One announced it is selling its firehouse on West Chester Pike after a township funding change, writes Lena Tillett for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Past practice provided monthly stipends to volunteer fire companies to cover upfront costs. Now, companies must pay expenses first, then seek reimbursement after an evaluation by Upper…
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PA House Ok’s Bills Allowing Digital Driver’s Licenses, Vehicle Registrations
The PA House of Representatives recently passed two bills, with overwhelming bipartisan support, to allow for digital driver’s licenses, ID cards, and vehicle registrations. “Over 90 percent of people have smartphones now, and with programs such as Apple Wallet and Google Pay, more Pennsylvanians want the convenient and secure option of a digital ID and digital registration card on their…
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‘Queen of Philadelphia’ (and Delco) Visits Josh Shapiro in Harrisburg
Kylie Kelce stopped over in Harrisburg recently to talk with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro for her monthly video series, FAFO. The interview aired on her podcast, Not Gonna Lie, on Tuesday, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kelce, who lives in Haverford, combined some serious conversations with Shapiro and light-hearted moments that included shooting…
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Haverford Landscapers Oppose Gas Blower Ban That Isn’t Here Yet
A total ban on gas leaf blowers coming to Lower Merion in 2029 is worrying some landscapers in Haverford, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Lower Merion’s ban addresses air and noise pollution generated by gas-powered leaf blowers, along with their contribution to climate change, and their impact on the health of individuals with…
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Delaware County Uses TikTok to Link Local Government and Residents
Delaware County has been launching informative and often entertaining TikTok videos to reach residents, thanks to a Delaware County millennial and Gen Z comms team. The videos combine snappy humor with public service announcements. They are similar to the ones used by Zohran Mamdani in his bid for New York City mayor last fall, writes…
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Delaware County Poll Workers Banned From Election Prediction Markets
Poll workers in Delaware County are now banned from using prediction markets to bet on elections, writes Carter Walker for Votebeat Pennsylvania. The Delaware County Board of Elections recently amended an oath taken by poll workers before an election to include the prediction market ban. Prediction markets offer users the chance to wager on outcomes…
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Radnor to Acquire 14 Acres at Valley Forge Military Academy
The Radnor Township Board of Commissioners plans to acquire 14 acres of land owned by Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne to limit development there, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Academy is closing this year. The property covers 70 acres. The Board unanimously approved a motion Monday night to begin eminent domain…
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Receiver Wants Chester Bankruptcy Recovery Plan Withdrawn
A federal bankruptcy court has been asked to withdraw Chester’s bankruptcy recovery plan filed in August 2024 by former receiver Michael Doweary. The request came from Chester’s current receiver, Vijay Kapoor, in light of a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling in January, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. A new plan will be filed,…
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Rare Coin Dealer in Broomall Skeptical About the $5M Penny
Broomall rare coin dealer Richard Weaver is skeptical about the potential value of the last new penny in the United States that was stamped at the United States Mint in Philadelphia on Nov. 12, 2025. The moment was captured by U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach, who pressed the last pennies to be minted, holding the last…
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Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin Visits Villanova on Saturday
The prime minister of Ireland, the Taoiseach Micheal Martin, is stopping by for an Irish-American event this Saturday at Villanova University before heading down to Washington, D.C. to meet with President Trump. Martin will speak at Villanova about the “enduring ties between Ireland and the United States” at the school’s Topper Theater, writes Justin Heinze…
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Former Chester County CEO Says Decision to Let Staff Use Sports Betting Sites Led to His Exit
David Byerman, Chester County’s former CEO, said his removal last week resulted from an administrative decision he made more than a year ago to let county staff use sports betting and fantasy sports websites, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After a little more than a year as the county’s chief administrative official, Byerman…
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Swarthmore’s Latest Manager Out After Six Months, Interim Named
Last week, Swarthmore Borough Council voted unanimously to remove borough manager Sean Halborn after just six months in the role, writes Denali Sagner and Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Officials did not disclose the reason for the termination. Halbom began serving as borough manager in September, following a series of positions in Montgomery County,…
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Could Abington’s Josh Shapiro Accept a Presidential Nomination in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia’s bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention is fueling speculation about a possible presidential moment for Abington’s Josh Shapiro, according to Axios. If Philadelphia ultimately wins the bid, it could set the stage for Abington native Josh Shapiro to accept the Democratic nomination in his home state. Philadelphia is currently among the finalists…
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Empty Juvenile Detention Center Floods as County Reviews Its Future
The Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center in Lima has been closed since March 2021. On Feb. 24, water flooded the facility, leading to a water shutdown to the adjacent 911 Center for 24 hours, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. County Executive Director Barbara O’Malley explained that although it is no longer operational,…
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Facing Hemp Ban, PA Lawmakers Race to Regulate THC Drinks and Products
With the hemp industry facing a federal crackdown, Pennsylvania lawmakers are rushing to establish regulations. They’re currently weighing proposals that would both sell THC drinks in beer stores and regulate THC products alongside medical cannabis, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. State Rep. Steven Malagari plans on introducing a bill that would regulate THC…
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