Government & Politics
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Delco Leads State in Lives Saved with Anti-Overdose Drug
As drug overdoses surge in the state, Delaware County stands first in the line of defense against the spreading epidemic. Police throughout the county have saved more people from deadly drug overdoses than any other county in Pennsylvania, according to a Daily Times report by Kevin Tustin. The numbers total 545 of the 3,000 statewide…
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Study: Eliminating Property Tax Puts More Burden on Middle-Class Households
An independent analysis entitled “Who Pays for Property Tax Elimination?” by the Keystone Research Center has found that middle-class households will end up paying more in taxes if the proposed bill on property tax elimination passes, writes Evan Brandt for the Daily Local News. The bill proposes to compensate for revenue lost from eliminating property…
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Citations for Distracted Driving in Pennsylvania Soar; Majority of Offenders Are Men
Distracted driving violations are on the rise in Pennsylvania, and men are the main culprits, according to a report by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, writes Mari Schaefer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Click on the image to learn more. Citations for driving while distracted have soared by 52 percent in the Keystone State from…
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FROM CHESCO: Former Yeadon Police Officer, Current Deputy Sheriff Rejects Special Treatment, Showcases Grit
By the Chester County Sheriff’s Office A former Marine brought an exemplary background with him when he applied for a position as a Chester County deputy sheriff in 2014. Both the credentials and demeanor of Mike Sarro, 37, an award-winning, 2013 graduate of the Delaware County Police Academy, prompted praise that was followed by a…
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Rails to Trails in Delco as Old Rail Lines Transform into Scenic, Creek-Side Trail
Delaware County Council joined recreationists across the nation to kick off the spring trail season and the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Opening Day for Trails by officially opening the largest county-owned trail to date at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday in Middletown Township. After nearly 20 years of land acquisition and planning, and construction to transform abandoned rail…
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Independent Report Extols Economic Virtues of Marcellus Shale’s Natural Gas Liquids
The natural gas resources available in the Marcellus and Utica Shale regions have the potential to “drive economic development and job creation across the state,” according to a report released last week by Gov. Tom Wolf and the Team Pennsylvania Foundation. According to “Prospects to Enhance Pennsylvania’s Opportunities in Petrochemical Manufacturing,” an independent report by…
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May Deadline Looming for Fix of State’s Casino Funding Laws
Communities across the state have up to half their chips in a game being played by Harrisburg’s elected officials. And they’re holding their breath, waiting to see what will happen as a Memorial Day deadline looms for lawmakers to fix a now-unconstitutional local share tax on casinos. Chester is one of those communities. The law…
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April 17 the Last Day to Register to Vote in Primary Election
Delaware County Councilman Dave White, council’s liaison to the Bureau of Elections and Voter Registration Department, is informing residents that there are several important dates coming up regarding the May 16 Primary Election. The last day to register to vote in the Primary Election is Monday, April 17. Citizens can register to vote at the…
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County Council Honors Trailblazing Women in Business, Labor
Every March, County Council partners with the Delaware County Women’s Commission to recognize Women’s History Month and individuals who have profoundly influenced women in Delaware County. This year’s theme focused on women who have successfully challenged the role of women in both business and the paid labor force, with the theme “Honoring Trailblazing Women in…
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County Commerce Director Earns Statewide Recognition as Economic Developer of the Year
From a casino and racetrack to a soccer stadium and the revitalization of the county’s waterfront refinery region, Patrick Killian has paved the way for economic development in Delaware County in the last 25 years. In his role as director of the Delaware County Commerce Center, Killian has attracted global companies to Delco, facilitated redevelopment…
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Boeing Exec Nominated by Trump for Deputy Defense Secretary
Patrick Shanahan, an executive at Boeing, has been nominated by President Trump for Deputy Defense Secretary, writes Thomas Gibbons-Neff for The Washington Post. Shanahan, the senior vice president of supply chain operations for Boeing, will serve as Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’s second-in-command if confirmed by the Senate. He will succeed Robert Work, who has agreed…
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Superhero 5K Run, Walk That Benefits CASA Youth Advocates Set for April 30
Runners and walkers will gather on Sunday, April 30 at 9 AM at Ridley Creek State Park in Media for a great cause. Participants are encouraged to hit the trails dressed as their favorite superheroes to support CASA Youth Advocate’s mission of providing champions for children. “With the success of last year’s race, we were…
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Boeing in Need of Right Kind of Defense Spending
Despite an onslaught of defense spending from the political guns of President Donald Trump, layoffs continue to threaten Boeing Corp.’s war helicopter facilities in Ridley Park. That’s because the new military spending may not be the right kind of military spending, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Joseph DiStefano. The $52 billion being called…
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Fight over Delco’s Scant Open Space Leads to Three Lawsuits in Two Years
Housing developers who followed township growth plans in proposing new projects are now suing after the local governments backtracked on promises. A surge in public opinion has created immense pressure on what remains of Delaware County’s scant open space, and three such fights have landed in court over the past two years, according to a…
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Competition Weeding Out Region’s Medical Marijuana Bidders
The stakes are especially high for Pennsylvania’s first two licenses to grow, process, and distribute marijuana for medical purposes, and some big names are helping weed out the flood of applicants. Atop the list of what could be 25 or more bidders in the Philadelphia region are “an automotive-repair chain magnate, the daughter of the…
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Pennsylvanians Flying Domestically Unlikely to Need Passports
With the support for legislation that will secure Pennsylvania’s compliance with the REAL ID federal requirements rising, the odds that Pennsylvanians using domestic flights will need a passport to do so are lessening significantly, writes Mark Dent for Billy Penn. Committees in both the House and Senate should approve the bill to comply with the…
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Delaware County Courts Offer Second Chance for Recovery
Delaware County judges are taking a proactive approach in addressing the opioid epidemic and the growing problem of substance abuse by giving those struggling with addiction a second chance. As a cooperative effort between the courts and law enforcement, defendants whose minor crimes are rooted in drug use are now being connected with treatment and…
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Expanded Wine Sales Slow Growth in State Liquor Stores
The widely praised decision to allow sales of wine in grocery stores is starting to affect sales in the State Store system, but not to the extent some had feared, writes Karen Langley for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Liquor Control Board acknowledged lower rates of sales growth in State Stores near grocery and convenience stores…
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