Government & Politics
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Chester’s Likely New Mayor Ready to Tackle Bankruptcy Problem
Chester’s probable new mayor, Stefan Roots, will make getting Chester out of bankruptcy and straightening out the city’s finances his top priority, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Roots, a Chester native, Villanova University graduate, and city councilman, beat incumbent mayor Thaddeus Kirkland in the Democratic mayoral primary. No Republican was on the ballot so…
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Chester Incumbent Mayor Defeated Admidst City Financial Woes
Chester finances were on the minds of Democratic voters as its incumbent mayor Thaddeus Kirkland was defeated in Tuesday’s primary election, writes Anthony Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Unofficial results gave Thaddeus Kirkland challenger Stefan Roots 61 percent of the votes to Kirkland’s 22 percent. City zoning board member Pat Worrell was third, with 17…
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Democrats Keep 1-Seat Majority in State House After Heather Boyd Win
With Heather Boyd’s 163rd District win in a special election Tuesday, Pennsylvania Democrats will retain control of the state House and can continue advancing their agenda, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. Boyd defeated Katie Ford, the Republican nominee, for the seat which had been held by former Rep. Mike Zabel. The Democrat resigned over…
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Here’s How Pennsylvania Can Unlock Its Potential to Become a True Economic Leader
Pennsylvania companies are changing the world. It’s on us to support them and their workers and create opportunities for more to thrive. Spark Therapeutics in Philadelphia is revolutionizing gene therapy and medical treatment for genetic disease. EMD Electronics has become a global leader in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing and is building the largest integrated specialty…
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Delaware County Election Plays Pivotal Role in Pennsylvania House Battle
Democrats have held on to a one-seat majority in the Pennsylvania House but that majority is in play depending on the outcome of a special election in Delaware County, writes the Associated Press, as reported by KYW Newsradio. The special election in the 163rd District to fill the seat vacated by Democrat Mike Zabel could…
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FOP and Delaware County back Chester Receiver Recovery Plan
The Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police and Delaware County have thrown their legal support behind state receiver Michael Doweary who is handling Chester’s financial problems, supporting his request that the city’s elected officials be stripped of their duties. Both filed amicus curiae briefs, known as “friend of the court”, with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, siding…
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PA’s New House Speaker Thought About Life as a Preacher, Actress, and Hairdresser
Joanna McClinton is the first woman to hold the House speaker seat in Pennsylvania so a lot of people want to talk to her, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. As a bonus, McClinton also happens to represent parts of Yeadon and Darby Boroughs. “When I was a kid, I wanted to grow up to…
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Chester Issued Stern Warning From State Receiver Over Finances
Chester’s finances need a solution, and the state receiver working on the dilemma put out a dire warning to underline the seriousness of the problem. Receiver Michael Doweary, who filed for bankruptcy on behalf of the city in November, laid out a worst-case scenario in which he would be forced to disincorporate the city, which…
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Delaware County Population Pretty Much Held Steady in 2022
Delaware County’s population has remained largely unchanged in 2022, with only a minor drop in numbers, writes Eugene Tauber for The Morning Call. Looking at recently released U.S. Census data of county populations in Pennsylvania, Delaware County was down 1,590 people between 2021 and 2022, a mere .28 percent decrease. Delaware County’s population went down…
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See How Delaware County Ranks for Tax Refunds in Pennsylvania
This tax season up to 70 percent of Americans expect a tax refund, according to IRS data. So how does Delaware County stack up compared to the other counties in the Philadelphia region as far as how many of us will receive refunds and what the average refund will be? Delaware County came in third…
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Local Veterans Have Mixed Emotions About Vietnam War Veterans Day
Veterans of the Vietnam War will be honored with flags flown around the county and nation on March 29, Vietnam War Veterans Day, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The day was established last year when President Donald Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act. The day commemorates the date when…
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Upper Darby Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood Retires Dec. 1, 2019
After 55 years in law enforcement, Upper Darby’s colorful police superintendent Michael Chitwood announced he is retiring, writes Anthony R. Wood and Joseph A. Gambardello for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chitwood plans to step down Dec. 1. “I really don’t want to leave,” Chitwood said Friday. “My next birthday, I’ll be 76. I still run up…
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Delaware County Buys Briarcliffe Fire Station to Store Vital Supplies
The Briarcliffe Fire Company is disbanding following racist comments made in 2022 by its firefighters, but the fire station will see new life as a Delaware County Community Resource Center, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Delaware County Council unanimously agreed to buy the Darby Township building at 767 Beech Ave, for $705,000.…
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Upper Darby Council President Brian Burke a Candidate for Mayor
Upper Darby’s Council President Brian Burke announced Thursday he’s now a candidate for mayor, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The 57-year-old Republican, life-long Upper Darby resident, and member of Steamfitters Local Union 420, said he intends to address issues of crime and taxes in his campaign. “We have X amount of parks that have been…
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Yeadon State Rep Joanna McClinton Takes House Speaker Spot
Joanna McClinton is the state representative for the 191st District, which includes parts of Yeadon Borough and West Philadelphia. She is now also the first Black woman ever to be named Speaker of the Pennsylvania House following her election to the position Tuesday, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Democrat who grew up…
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Joseph Zarelli ID’d by a Mix of Vital Records Research; DNA Analysis
Joseph Augustus Zarelli, the 4-year-old boy who was murdered in 1957, was identified 65 years later thanks to advances in DNA analysis, but researching vital records also played a big role, writes Paula Fomby for seattlepi.com. Linking his genetic profile to his identity still required finding his name found alongside his mother’s on a 70-year-old…
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Minnie the Elephant Has Taken Her Last Stroll Through Springfield
Minnie the Elephant was retired in 2019 after 30 years of walking in Springfield’s 4th of July parade, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Springfield Republican Party chairman Michael Puppio said the decision was reached after discussion with scientific experts. Stephanie Curson was shocked to learn that an elephant walked in a parade near…
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A Divided Yeadon Borough Holds Out Hope for New Police Chief
Yeadon Borough has a new police chief named Henry Giammarco Jr., writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. A former member of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s protection detail while he was attorney general, Giammarco was sworn in Jan. 31. He was selected from more than 40 applicants during a year of litigation, infighting among borough officials, and the…
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