Government & Politics
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Rise in Montco Democrats Could Sway Election
Montgomery County and the surrounding suburbs are seeing a surge in registered Democrats as the population increases, reports Katie Bernard and Assem Shukla for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This surge could benefit Kamala Harris in November. Recent trends show that the more rural areas of Montco, Chester, and Bucks County are seeing a rise in population.…
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New Podcast Revisits 1971 History-Changing Heist of Media FBI Office
In the second season of his podcast Snafu, Ed Helms revisits the news Betty Medsger broke more than half a century ago at the Washington Post after she received stolen files from a 1971 heist of a Delaware County FBI office, writes Kristin Hunt for the PhillyVoice. The news exposed J. Edgar Hoover’s surveillance of anti-war…
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Bucks County Emerges as Key Battleground in High-Stakes 2024 Election
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is once again at the center of national political attention as the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris approaches, writes Steve Bonel for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The county is nearly equally split between Republican and Democratic voters. Langhorne resident Hannah Reed, a 30-year-old independent voter who supported…
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From Abington to the National Stage: Shapiro’s Possible Path to the White House Started in Montgomery County
All the talk this week is about PA Governor Josh Shapiro being one of the top candidates being considered to be Kamala Harris’s Vice Presidential running mate. Many who have followed the Abington native’s political career are not surprised, write Julia Terruso, Jeremy Roebuck, Gillian McGoldrick, and Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shapiro caught…
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Broadcaster Audacy Agrees to Pay Lower Merion Township $2 Million in Unpaid Taxes Settlement
Audacy has agreed to pay Lower Merion Township $2 million in a settlement over unpaid taxes during the time the broadcaster was based in Bala Cynwyd, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The settlement comes as Audacy, formerly known as Entercom, continues to work through bankruptcy proceedings, which started in January. Lower Merion was…
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Former Governor: The Legislature Should Reject Any Attempt to Create a Different Tax Rate for So-Called ‘Skill Game’ Devices
Twenty years ago this week, I was in my second year as Governor. My team and I were in the midst of negotiating the State Budget for 2004-2005. A major part of that budget involved passage of the Gaming Act, which brought casino gaming — slot machines to be exact — to the Commonwealth. Gaming industry…
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Three Nonprofits to Host First-ever Forum on Education for Bucks County State House of Representatives Candidates
Three local nonprofits have partnered to host the first-ever forum on education for State House of Representatives candidates, according to a staff report from The Reporter. NAACP Bucks County Branch, the League of Women Voters of Bucks County, and Bucks County Community College have invited all 20 candidates running for the 10 state house districts…
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The Ramifications of a Philadelphia Tax ‘Mistake’ in 1952 Continue to Be Felt Today
Philadelphia is still paying for a mistake made 72 years ago when the city implemented its first business tax under Mayor Joseph Clark despite strong opposition, writes Allan Domb for Philadelphia Magazine. In the first iteration in 1952, the levy required businesses to pay a tax of 30 cents on every $100 of their gross…
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State Senator Steve Santarsiero Launches Blue Zones Initiative in Bucks County
State Senator Steve Santarsiero and the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (BCHIP) launched Blue Zones Ignite Bucks Area, a transformative initiative aimed at improving the health and well-being of residents, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Funded by a state grant, this partnership with Blue Zones will conduct a comprehensive community assessment to recommend…
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Bucks County State Rep.’s New Bill Targets Plastic Bottle Waste with Innovative Water Stations
State Rep. Perry Warren of Bucks County has drafted a bill to combat the environmental issue of plastic bottle waste, prompted by a conversation with a student intern, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. The concern arose from the staggering sale of approximately 100 billion plastic beverage containers last year in the U.S. alone,…
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Shapiro Admin Offers $500K Grants for PA Farm Bill To Boost Ag Ed, Healthy School Foods
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding revealed that Pennsylvania’s Farm-to-School Grant program is offering schools and childhood centers to apply for up to $15,000 for eligible projects. This program, funded by Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget, supports healthy eating habits and future careers in agriculture. To date, more than $2.6 million has been awarded to 237 projects across 50 counties.…
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Bucks County Lawmaker’s Bill Could Ban Live Pigeon Shoots in PA
A bill aiming to ban live pigeon shoots in Pennsylvania is gaining traction. Proposed by Bucks County’s State Rep. Perry Warren, the legislation recently advanced through the House Judiciary Committee and now awaits full legislative approval, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. This measure seeks to amend Pennsylvania’s criminal code to outlaw the practice,…
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This Montgomery County Community Is Among the 50 Best Liberal Places to Live in America
A Montgomery County community has been declared the No. 1 best liberal place to live in America, according to Stacker. Based on data from Niche, which ranked the 50 best liberal places to live in the U.S., Ardmore came out on top. Ardmore, with a population of 13,567, has a suburban and urban feel with…
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Montgomery County Register of Wills Clears $100M in Backlogs
Montgomery County Register of Wills Tina Lawson announced last week that her office has cleared a $100 million backlog of inheritance checks and tax returns, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A news release that referred to a “whirlwind first 100 days in office” for Lawson, a Democrat who started serving in January, said…
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Bucks County Leads Successful Push to Support Municipalities with Cemetery Costs
A bill that aims to ease the financial burdens of abandoned cemeteries has unanimously passed the House, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The bill, introduced by State Representative Tim Brennan, a state lawmaker, provides financial help to municipalities that take over abandoned cemeteries. When a cemetery becomes abandoned, municipalities in Pennsylvania can become the…
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Bucks County Lawmaker Kristin Marcell Champions House Bill that Aims to Enhance Senior Care
Bucks County lawmaker Kristin Marcell is behind Pennsylvania’s newly passed bill that aims to improve care in nursing facilities across the state, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. The bill mandates annual meetings between the Department of Health’s Nursing Care Field Officers and staff from licensed nursing facilities. These meetings are aimed at…
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Trump’s Newtown Visit Highlights Bucks County as Key Election Battleground
Former president Donald Trump made a stop in Newtown this weekend, ahead of his trial in Manhattan, write Anthony R. Wood, Aliya Schneider, and Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The visit was to attend a private fundraiser hosted by longtime GOP donors. Trump later spoke at a rally in the Lehigh Valley. …
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How Philadelphia is Working To Change the Narrative of the City For Outsiders
Now that Philadelphia has a new mayor and new public safety officials and things are improving, the city is hoping to change the negative narrative of the city for outsiders, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Philadelphia has been dealing with a gun crisis for years, with things becoming significantly worse during the pandemic.…
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