Act 47
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State Vs. Municipal Power Weighed in Chester Bankruptcy Case
A state official’s request to have authority over Chester’s administrative functions, effectively suspending the mayor and city council, is unlikely, ruled a Commonwealth judge on…
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Bankruptcy for Chester? Not So Fast, Says Mayor
Chester Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland disagrees with the state-appointed receiver for Chester, who talked about declaring bankruptcy for the city, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the…
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Act 47 a Lifeline for Some Municipalities Across the State, Including Three in Delco
Act 47 has provided a lifeline for a number of municipalities across the state, including a few here in Delaware County, but exiting it by…
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Two Years After Entering Act 47, Colwyn Makes Great Strides in Money Management
Nearly two years after entering Act 47, which protects financially distressed municipalities, Colwyn is managing well and is making great strides in its money management,…
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Chester, Colwyn Seeing Their Fortunes Improve
Both Chester and Colwyn are seeing their fortunes improve, as they have begun to turn around their previously bleak financial situations, writes Laura Benshoff for Newsworks.…

























