Government & Politics
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New Liquor Laws Come Up Empty in Dry Towns
When Pennsylvania uncorked overdue updates to liquor license laws last year, alcohol still didn’t flow to portions of suburban Philadelphia where sometimes century-old prohibitions empty the laws of their power. Dry towns are prevalent in suburban Philly — 23 of the region’s 36 dry towns lie in Chester County and another 12 are in Delaware…
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Pennsylvania’s School Funding Doesn’t Add Up
State lawmakers are looking to overhaul the way Pennsylvania pays its schools, but anything short of redoing the whole thing will continue to oppress the poorest taxpayers. “Pennsylvania is the Wild West of local school taxes,” said Zahava Stadler of nonprofit EdBuild in a Notebook report by Dale Mezzacappa, who explained how its “system for…
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Real Estate Firm in Springfield Bids for Coveted Permit to Grow Medical Marijuana
The family behind the McKee Group has the passion, real estate, and township backing to be a top contender in the selection of the Philly region’s two medical marijuana grower permits. The Springfield firm’s managing director, Frank McKee, has endured prostate cancer treatment, and daughter and vice president Jennifer McKee has been right behind him…
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Local Towns, Boroughs Fill the Federal and State Void of LGBT Protection Laws
With the absence of a federal- or state-level ban on discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, local municipalities are taking the matter of protecting the LGBT population into their own hands, writes Michaelle Bond for the Philadelphia Inquirer. A nondiscrimination bill that would amend the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to include…
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The Law Behind Resignation of Trump’s National Security Advisor Has Roots in Philadelphia
By Michael F. Merlie The Trump administration has been a wellspring of legal issues from its inception. The resignation of President Donald Trump’s national security advisor, retired Lt. General Michael T. Flynn last week, brings an arcane criminal statute known as the Logan Act into national focus. Interestingly, the Logan Act is the result of…
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Trump’s New National Security Advisor a Valley Forge Military Academy Grad
America’s new voice for national security hails from the Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne. Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster Jr., a Philadelphia native, is President Donald Trump’s newest pick for National Security Advisor. A “man of integrity,” McMaster received the promotion as the Director of the Army Capabilities Integration Center, according to a Philadelphia Business…
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New Journey Awaits Young Readers at Delco’s StoryWalk in Rose Tree Park
The Bus for Us has departed from Rose Tree Park! This season, children will follow the story of dinosaurs as their dino-parents try to get them to fall asleep in How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?, written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Mark Teague. Delaware County Councilman Dave White recently joined Delaware County Libraries Director…
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Aston Township Opens Its Doors to Medical Marijuana Growers
One Delaware County township is not shying away from welcoming medical marijuana growers within its borders, writes Laura Benshoff for NewsWorks. Aston Township is getting a jump on regulations for the new industry by voting unanimously to pass ordinance, giving a green light to medical marijuana growers with several conditions. These include where they can…
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Looming Trade War with Mexico Could Hurt Philadelphia Region
The debate over who will pay for President Trump’s much-vaunted wall along the border with Mexico might soon turn into a full-fledged trade war. And that would be a detriment to both Greater Philadelphia region consumers and businesses that export their products south of the border, writes Fabiola Cineas for Philadelphia magazine. Trump has already…
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Springfield High Students Captivate Delco Council with Powerful Presentations on Civil Rights Leaders
Powerful student presentations on civil rights leaders held the attention of those in attendance at a recent Delaware County Council meeting in recognition of Black History Month. Every February, Council recognizes the accomplishments of African-Americans throughout history, in addition to the accomplishments of those living in Delco. As part of Council’s recognition of Black History…
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In Response to Trump’s Election, Chair of Delco Democrats Says ‘Everybody Wants to Run for Office’
Competing with the energy that brought Donald Trump to power is a new energy that’s fueling an unprecedented interest in politics for Democrats. “Nothing approaches it — certainly in the time I’ve been in public office, and I can’t remember (anything like it) even before that,” U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said in a Philadelphia Inquirer…
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SAP’s McDermott Reassures Staff in Wake of President Trump’s Travel Ban
With a lot of uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban, SAP CEO Bill McDermott has criticized the move, and is reassuring employees of the software giant’s dedication to their well-being, writes Eric Auchard for Reuters. Addressing the company’s 84,000 employees across the globe, McDermott emphasized SAP’s non-discrimination policies, adding that “we are always…
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Experts Warn That Immigration Ban Could Harm Economy, Education
President Donald Trump’s immigration ban could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s economy by undermining the reputation of the U.S. as a reliable place to do business, explains Mike Useem and Robert Meyer on a podcast for the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Useem, a management professor and director of the Center for…
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Haverford Superintendent, Other School Leaders Criticize Property Tax Reform
The promise of the proposed Property Tax Independence Act sounds good, but local education leaders say it doesn’t solve the underlying school funding problems, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Kathy Boccella. “The truth is, this isn’t a tax elimination — it’s a tax shift, a shift which may not provide reasonable and realistic…
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Push for More Fairness in Political Redistricting Starts to Gain Momentum
For decades, politicians have redrawn district lines to benefit their party, and that practice — known as gerrymandering — has only gotten worse with the help of technology. Last week, the Fair Districts PA coalition rallied supporters to the cause of returning fairness to the redistricting process, especially in light of the threat of losing…
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Aston Teenager Shares His Views on Future Under Trump with Washington Post
Matt Gane, a 17-year-old from Aston, recently got the chance to share his positive perspective about life under the Trump Administration, writes Danielle Paquette for The Washington Post. Gane who traveled to Washington, D.C., to watch Trump get sworn in was overjoyed to hear him mention factories three times during his inaugural address. This made…
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Rose Valley Native Finds Home at New Media Outlet Loved by Trump Administration
Right Side Broadcasting Network is determined to take advantage of being the new administration’s favorite media outlet, with Rose Valley native Adam Taxin now onboard for the ride, writes Alfred Miller for Politico. RSBN started last March as a YouTube streaming channel that sent out a cameraman to record every Trump rally that took place…
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Traub’s Bakery in Prospect Park Feeds the Appetite for Inauguration Day
It has sold papal-visit cakes, Hillary Clinton campaign cookies, even Deflategate cakes. Now Traub’s Bakery in Prospect Park is crowning its minicakes with frosting replicas of Donald Trump’s famous Make America Great Again hats, just in time for Inauguration Day. Though Traub’s Bakery has curated inspiration from all kinds of trending topics, this particular edible…
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