Government & Politics
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Chrissy Houlahan Stands Up for Future of Women in Military
Following Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s remarks, Chrissy Houlahan, who represents Chester County in Congress, has been speaking out for women in the military, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Houlahan served in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve, later pursuing a second career as a high school chemistry teacher. She is…
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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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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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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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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Opposes Senior Housing Development in Lower Makefield
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has joined a group of Lower Makefield residents in opposing the development of a new senior housing project in the township, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A staffer for Fitzpatrick, along with dozens of residents, gathered at a Lower Makefield zoning board meeting earlier this week to challenge a…
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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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SEPTA Pays the Price for Philly’s ‘No One Likes Us’ Reputation. Here’s How We Fix It
On a frigid February morning in 2018, Jason Kelce climbed the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in a glittering, green‑feathered Mummers costume and delivered the most Philly speech ever given. “No one likes us!” he roared. “No one likes us! No one likes us! We don’t care!” The crowd of a million celebrating…
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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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Opinion: It’s Time to Rein In the Skill Games Industry
Pennsylvania lawmakers have an opportunity to finally address a critical need and pass common-sense legislation to regulate and tax skill games in the coming days as they work to finalize the FY 2025-26 state budget. This challenge is about much more than generating new tax revenues. It’s about public safety, protecting seniors, safeguarding children, supporting community organizations, and restoring order to a situation…
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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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$2.34 Million in Housing Support Coming to Bucks County, Says State Rep
State Rep. Joe Hogan recently announced that Bucks County was awarded $2.34 million in housing grants through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), writes staff at the Lower Bucks Times. The funds will be allocated to home repair and support projects throughout the county. This grant will support organizations like Bucks County Habitat for Humanity…
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Bucks County Leaders Praise House for Passing New Property Deed Legislation
Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran and Bucks County Recorder of Deeds Dan McPhillips applauded the passage of House Bill 1406 at the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, according to the staff report from the County of Bucks. The landmark bill aims to combat title and deed fraud by creating a new criminal offense for deed fraud…
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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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Reform Bill to Address $10M Commuter Tax Loss in Bucks County Moves Forward
State Sen. Frank Farry is working to reform the commuter tax responsible for a $10 million annual loss in Bucks County, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. His bill to return local tax dollars from Philadelphia to suburban communities recently gained approval from the Senate Finance Committee and is now moving to the full Senate…
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