Government & Politics
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President Appoints Josh Shapiro to Influential Governors Council
President Trump has announced the appointment of Governor Josh Shapiro to a significant council as part of the National Governors Association’s (NGA) winter meeting in Washington, writes Gilian McGoldrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Governors from across the nation are gathering for this annual event, which runs through Saturday. On Friday, Shapiro, along with several other…
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Doylestown Officials Unveil New ‘Comprehensive Plan 2035’ at Public Meeting
Doylestown Borough officials unveiled the community’s future roadmap in the newly presented Comprehensive Plan 2035 during a public meeting on Tuesday, writes for the Bucks County Courier Times. The plan, which has been in the works for years, will help guide the growth and development of the community over the next decade. The borough’s previous…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Sets Sights on Skill Games
Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal to regulate and tax Pennsylvania’s 70,000 skill games has won the backing of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, writes David Mowery for The Reading Eagle. In his budget address, Shapiro highlighted the need for clear legal guidance on these machines, which have expanded across the state. Berks County District Attorney John…
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A Special Case in Lower Merion May Dictate Gun Sales Across the State
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court will soon rule on whether Lower Merion can regulate where guns are sold, writes Katie Bernard for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The decision could impact local government authority across the state. While state law prohibits municipalities from regulating firearms, Lower Merion officials argue zoning laws pertain to land use, not gun control.…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Advocates for Recreational Marijuana
Governor Josh Shapiro is once again advocating for recreational marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania, writes Gillian McGoldrick. Abington’s own Shapiro cited the potential tax revenue as surrounding states profit from Pennsylvanians crossing state lines to buy cannabis. Shapiro’s administration estimates that legalizing adult-use cannabis could generate $14.8 million in tax revenue in its first year, climbing…
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Wall Street Journal: Doylestown Pastor Uses ‘Purple’ Gospel Readings to Keep Sermons Non-Political
Pastor Thomas Rusert, of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Doylestown, uses gospel readings to make relevant points that are not directly political or partisan, writes Clare Ansberry for The Wall Street Journal. The church’s “purple” congregation is made up of individuals with differing political views who still come together each Sunday, sit in the same…
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New Navy Ship Named After Doylestown Marine Travis Manion
The U.S. Navy is honoring Doylestown marine and Silver Star recipient 1st Lt. Travis Manion by naming a new ship in his memory, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced plans to name the future amphibious transport dock after the Bucks County marine who was…
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Ten-year-old Girl Celebrates Trump at Newtown Inauguration Party
Ten-year-old Sienna, a Donald Trump supporter since the age of two, chose to celebrate his second term’s inauguration at a party at the Newtown Sports and Events Center rather than join her sister sledding, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She wore a black T-shirt with “PRO-LIFE PRO-GUN PRO-GOD PRO-TRUMP” emblazoned on the front.…
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Pennsylvania’s REAL ID Deadline Approaches: Less Than Four Months Left
The REAL ID deadline is just around the corner for Pennsylvania, writes Tiana Eicher for the Pittsburgh Magazine. Starting on May 7, if you do not have a REAL ID, you will need either a valid U.S. passport or military ID to fly within the country or enter a military base or federal building. The…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Makes Commitment to Clean Energy in Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $4.6 million investment into clean energy, writes the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Specifically, the investment will aid PMF Industries, the 63-year-old Pennsylvania company, expand into the clean hydrogen market. The $7 million project will create 20 new full-time jobs, retain 78 positions, and strengthen Pennylvania’s clean energy…
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Denied Cocktails Under New Liquor Law
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was ironically the first to be denied an alcoholic beverage under a new state law expanding access to canned cocktails, reports Elizabeth Crisp for The Hill. During an event at Rutter’s convenience store in Central PA, the 51-year-old Abington native tried to purchase a can of Philadelphia-based Surfside tea and vodka…
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Bucks County 1951 Newborn Murder Among Pennsylvania’s Oldest Cold Cases
The 1951 murder of a newborn baby girl, found stuffed inside a suitcase a mile south of New Hope, is one of Pennsylvania’s oldest cold cases, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. Little is known about the baby, including her name, parents, and place of birth. But it is certain that she…
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State Legislators Plan Another Attempt to Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
State legislators plan to introduce a bill that would more than double Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, raising it from $7.25 to $15, writes Pat Loeb for KYW Newsradio. State Rep. Patty Kim, soon to become a state senator, has been pushing to raise the minimum wage since 2013, when she first took office. Her furthest progress…
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John Fetterman Loses Eagles Bet, Declares Wawa Better Than Sheetz
A Philadelphia Eagles win over the Pittsburgh Steelers has meant a Wawa endorsement from U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sen. Fetterman made good on a bet with Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Tuesday evening about the outcome of the Eagles-Steelers game Sunday. When the Eagles took the Steelers 27-13,…
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Bucks County Man, Supported by Local Venture Capitalist, Competing for Pennsylvania GOP Chair Position
Ted Christian, a Bucks County native and state director for the Trump campaign in 2016, is running for the Pennsylvania GOP chair position, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Christian made the announcement during a Pennsylvania Society event in Manhattan. During that same Young Republicans event, Bucks County venture capitalist Paul Martino, who funded…
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Service Cuts or More Taxes? A Tough Decision in Delaware County
Residents are facing a tough Delaware County decision between paying more taxes to cover a proposed 23.8 percent tax increase many can’t afford, or a reduction in government services. A debate over those choices in Delaware County’s proposed $321 million budget for 2025 generated a packed council meeting room Dec. 4, most opposing a tax…
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Analysis Reveals That Working-Class Communities Across Philadelphia’s Suburbs Helped Trump Win
A new analysis by The Philadelphia Inquirer found that President-elect Donald Trump’s win last month was helped by gains in working-class communities in Philadelphia’s collar counties, write John Duchneskie, Julia Terruso, and Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Trump won 37,000 more votes in the Philadelphia suburbs than in 2020, which is around a third…
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Chester County Attorney Warns of Potential Impact of Increased Immigration Crackdowns
Anna Paciorek, a Chester County-based immigration attorney, has warned that increased immigration crackdowns under the incoming administration could have a devastating impact on both the mushroom industry in Kennett Square and the region itself, writes Ivey Dejesus for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I would say that the bulk of the people that work for the mushroom…
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