Government & Politics
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Delaware County’s Flood Prone Areas Lose Federal Grants to Fix the Problem
Delaware County residents are feeling ‘abandoned’ after the Trump Administration cut grants for work meant to mitigate flooding for Darby Creek and Cobbs Creek, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A technical assistance grant from FEMA would have helped Delaware County find solutions to expected flooding problems for Colwyn, Sharon Hill and Darby Township…
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Media Mayor Bob McMahon Retiring After Leaving His Mark on the Borough
Bob McMahon is retiring in January as Media Borough’s mayor after a 33-year tenure, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Under his watch, Media was a changing landscape, evolving into a regional destination, according to friends and colleagues. The 82-year-old has pushed economic development and public safety since 1992, turning it from a town…
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A Human Rights Commission Is Being Looked at for Delaware County
Delaware County could have a Human Relations Commission that would hear alleged human rights violations county-wide in areas of housing, employment, medical care, and education. The 12-member volunteer commission would have the authority to evaluate complaints, mediate disputes, schedule public hearings, and levy fines of up to $500 for violators, writes Kathleen E. Carey for…
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Upper Darby Council Takes Another Shot at the Earned Income Tax
Upper Darby Council voted 7-3 Aug. 6 to once again get the ball rolling on enacting a 1 percent earned income tax in the township, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. With infrastructure and public works costs continuing to rise, the township needs either an EIT or more real estate taxes, according to Chief…
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Chestnut Hill Man Has Unique Wishes On What To Do With His Body Once He Passes Away
Typically when a person passes away, their body gets embalmed, cremated, or placed into a coffin, but a Chestnut Hill man doesn’t want any of those options. Paul Meshejian, 76, heard about human composting and decided that is the path he wants taken when he passes away, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Delaware County Won’t Appeal Ruling Allowing Some Municipal Health Inspections
Delaware County has decided not to challenge a court ruling allowing 13 municipalities to continue conducting their own health inspections, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. When the county lacked a health department, it was left to the municipalities to conduct their own health inspections. “Municipalities did their own environmental licensing and inspections of food-serving…
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Breaking Bread Homeless Shelter in Upper Darby Facing $500,000 Funding Crisis
The Breaking Bread Community Center, a homeless shelter in Upper Darby, has a $500,000 hole in its operating budget after Delaware County implemented funding cuts. The shelter needs to close the deficit by May, or it will close its doors, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The shelter is no longer open during the…
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Montco Leaders Announce Over $4M in Funding. Where is it All Going?
Montgomery County leaders approved more than $4 million in new contracts last week, reports Rachel Ravina for The Mercury. The bulk of the funds will focus on fighting housing instability and homelessness, particularly for residents living with serious mental health challenges. The county awarded a nearly $2.25 million annual contract to Fort Washington-based Access Services.…
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Overdue Property Taxes Kill American Dream for Some Local Homeowners
It took 91-year-old Upper Darby resident Gloria Gaynor a lifetime to achieve the American Dream of owning a home. Now, suffering from dementia and confined to a hospital bed in her living room, the fact that she owes $3,500 in overdue taxes means losing the home she’s owned for 25 years, writes Maria Rosenfeld, Chad…
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State Legislation, Abby’s Law, Seeks to Regulate E-Scooters Following Aston Accident
State Sen. Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) is introducing e-scooter safety legislation known as Abby’s Law in response to the death of 12-year-old Abigail Gillon following an e-scooter accident on June 14 in Aston, according to a release from Pennsylvania Senate Democrats. Gillon and her close friend Isabella Jones, 11, were injured when they were thrown from…
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Delaware County Reporting Prison Population Down 40 Percent
In five years, Delaware County’s prison population has dropped by 40 percent, according to Chief Public Defender Chris Welsh. Welsh presented the statistics for the George W. Hill Correctional Facility to Delaware County Council at a July 16 meeting, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The prison population on January 1, 2020, was…
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Independent Voters Ask State Supreme Court to Strike Down Pennsylvania Closed Primary System
Four independent voters have asked the state Supreme Court to declare Pennsylvania’s closed voting system violates the state Constitution’s guarantee of free and fair elections, writes Pat Loeb for KYW Newsradio. The voters argue that in many races, the party primaries are the only meaningful contests, not the general election. Only a few swing districts…
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Bucks County Rep. Fitzpatrick One of Two House Republicans to Oppose ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate from Bucks County, was one of just two Republicans in the House to vote against President Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” last week, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fitzpatrick also opposed a procedural vote on the sweeping domestic spending and tax policy package, signaling his opposition…
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Applications Open for Students to Join Junior Delaware County Council
Delaware County Council is accepting applications for its 2025–2026 Junior County Council program. This innovative initiative offers high school juniors and seniors from across Delaware County the opportunity to explore local government, engage with public officials, and build leadership skills through real-world civic experience. Students selected for Junior County Council will observe the policymaking process,…
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Can Abington’s Josh Shapiro Turn Grit into Presidential Gold?
Pennsylvania Governor and Abington native, Josh Shapiro, is now being talked about as a top contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, writes Tom McGrath for Philadelphia Magazine. After two years marked by both high-profile wins and public tragedy, Shapiro has emerged as one of the party’s most visible and calculated figures. Shapiro’s pragmatic, policy-first…
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New Philadelphia Housing Bills Would Bring Security Deposit Changes for Renters, Landlords
Philadelphia City Council recently passed new housing bills that would mean potential changes for local renters and landlords, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. As stated in Pennsylvania state law, landlords cannot charge more than two months’ security deposit for a tenant to move in for the first year. Landlords can only hold one month’s security…
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Aston’s Dr. Claudio Cerullo Named to President’s Anti-Bullying Task Force
An Aston man will be joining President Donald Trump’s Task Force on School Violence and Bullying Prevention, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Dr. Claudio Cerullo is a professor of psychology and a national anti-bullying and active shooter prevention expert. “Dr. Cerullo will be an asset to this task force and with his extensive…
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Lack of Certified Members Closes Darby Township Fire Station
The Goodwill Frie Company in Darby Township was placed out of service Thursday because its all-volunteer membership is no longer able to respond to service calls with fully trained and certified operators and engineers. That’s according to a Darby Township press release. The move is temporary until adequately trained and certified staff are available to…
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