Government & Politics
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Governor Josh Shapiro Reaffirms His View That America Is Ready for a Jewish President
Governor Josh Shapiro has reaffirmed in a recent interview that he believes America is ready for a Jewish president, a view he first shared a year ago, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The New York Times article cited a statement the Abington native made to the paper last year, when he was asked…
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State Budget Impasse Threatens Delaware County Domestic Abuse Project
The state budget impasse is now affecting Delaware County’s Domestic Abuse Project, which helps victims of domestic abuse, writes Raymond Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. Michelle Brown, the executive director of the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County (DAP), has had to issue a hiring freeze since it has not received any previously approved state…
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Swarthmore Borough Halts Earned Income Tax for Now After Help From Swarthmore College
Swarthmore Borough will not implement a proposed earned income tax that would have filled a funding gap caused by the closure of Crozer-Chester Medical Center and the loss of Crozer’s ambulance service. Swarthmore College has agreed to contribute $638,000 for rising emergency service costs, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Preliminary estimates show the…
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Delaware County Praised by Federal Bureau for Election Security
Delaware County exceeds testing requirements under state and federal law when it comes to authenticating its voting software before and after each election, according to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. The praise comes as a morale booster for election officials, said Delaware County Director of Elections Jim Allen, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. “It’s…
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Applicants Sought for Delaware County’s New Human Relations Commission
Delaware County Council is taking applications through Friday, Nov. 14, from residents interested in serving on the County’s new volunteer Human Relations Commission. Residents interested in applying can visit DelcoPA.Link/HRC to submit an application. Applicants must be Delaware County residents and at least 18 years old. Delaware County encourages applicants from all backgrounds — including…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Signs Sweeping Amendment to Philadelphia’s ‘Ban the Box’ Law
Earlier this month, Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed a major amendment to Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards, also known as the “ban the box” law, writes Alonzo Martinez for Forbes. The updated rules take effect on Jan. 6, 2026. The amendment further limits how employers can evaluate a person’s criminal history when making hiring…
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Yeadon Public Works Department Auctioning Off a 1993 Ambulance
A Yeadon ambulance is being auctioned off as a possible tailgate vehicle to raise money for the borough community. The Yeadon Borough Public Works Department is auctioning off the 1993 E350 ambulance, with 100 percent of the proceeds from the auction used for Yeadon’s road maintenance, setting up local events for residents, community programs, public…
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Shapiro’s Pennsylvania Data Center Push Presents a Climate Conflict
Governor Josh Shapiro’s initiative to establish Pennsylvania as a leading data center hub is generating a conflict with the state’s climate leadership objectives, writes Jordan Teicher for Grid Philly. In June, Shapiro announced that Amazon would invest $20 billion in two cloud computing and artificial intelligence data centers in Bucks and Luzerne counties, solidifying his…
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Following Villanova August Incident, Bipartisan Bills Aim to Make Swatting Felony in Pennsylvania
Newly proposed bipartisan bills target swatting, intending to make it a felony in Pennsylvania if passed by the state legislature, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At a Harrisburg news conference earlier this week, State Rep. Craig Williams, who represents Delaware and Chester counties, announced the legislation he introduced last week in the Pennsylvania…
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Government Shutdown Means Airport Workers Are on the Job Without Pay
The nation is once again in the midst of a federal government shutdown, with 750,000 federal workers expected to be furloughed, or even potentially fired. At Philadelphia International Airport, TSA officers and air traffic controllers, considered essential workers, will be on the job, but will work without pay, writes Tim Jimenez for KYW Newsradio and…
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Kamala Harris Opens Up on Why She Snubbed Josh Shapiro for VP Nod
Many consider Kamala Harris’s decision to bypass Governor Josh Shapiro for the vice presidency last year a head-scratcher, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Shapiro had just won praise for leading the rapid reopening of I-95 in Philadelphia, and his national profile was soaring. Now, in her new memoir 107 Days, Harris explains her reasoning.…
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Abby’s Law, with E-Scooter Restrictions, Introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate
Delaware County State Sen. Tim Kearney introduced legislation Tuesday in the Pennsylvania Senate that would prohibit children under the age of 16 from riding e-scooters. SB1008, known as Abby’s Law, was introduced in honor of Abigail Gillon, a 12-year-old Aston girl who died in June from an accident involving an electric scooter, writes Robert Moran…
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Delaware County Now Has Itself a Human Relations Commission
Delaware County Council has approved a new human relations commission, but specifics on how it will work are still being ironed out, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Council unanimously passed a resolution on Sept 17 to create the commission, but it tabled a proposed ordinance that would have given the commission the power to mediate…
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Governor Shapiro Named 2025 “Champion for Aging” at the Annual Connected Health & Safety Conference
The Connected Health and Safety Association (CHS) has concluded its 2025 national conference in Philadelphia, bringing together national leaders in personal emergency response, remote patient monitoring, and home care innovation. The two-day event featured presentations centered around the industry’s innovation, policy leadership, and the shared commitment to advancing independence and safety for aging adults and…
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Biden Chooses Neighboring Delaware for His Presidential Library
Former President Joe Biden has selected nearby Delaware for his presidential library, write Ruby Cramer and Matt Viser for The Washington Post. Biden is forming a new board of friends, advisors, and political leaders to select the site to best serve the future library and start raising the millions required for the project. Planning for…
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Haverford Passes Law Requiring E-Scooter, E-Bike Helmets
Haverford Township now has an ordinance requiring children under 16 to wear helmets on e-bikes or electric scooters, writes Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29 Philadelphia. A final unanimous vote authorizing the new ordinance was taken Sept. 8 after a second reading. Townships in Delaware County have been experiencing a series of crashes that involve e-bikes…
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Montgomery County Approves Human Relations Commission to Address Discrimination
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners voted earlier this week to create a human relations commission to address claims of unlawful discrimination in employment, real estate, housing, and public accommodations, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 2-1 party-line vote to approve the commission follows the growing pressure on Democratic officials in Montgomery County…
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Delaware County Divided Over Proposed Human Relations Commission
A proposal ordinance to create a volunteer human relations commission in Delaware County is receiving some public pushback, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The public flooded a Delaware County Council meeting last Wednesday with supporters and detractors. “By adopting this ordinance, Delaware County sends a powerful message that some of our community stands for fairness,…
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