Government & Politics
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Gov. Shapiro Uses Profanity in Slogan to Emphasize His Determination to Get Things Done
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has a new slogan for his administration, and he is not afraid to use a little profanity to show how serious he is about making change, writes FOX 29 staff. He says simply he wants to “get sh— done.” During a recent press conference at the Johnstown YMCA, he gave a…
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“Aging Our Way, PA”: Josh Shapiro Visits Souderton to Unveil Decade-Long Vision for State’s Seniors
Governor Josh Shapiro made a visit to Souderton to unveil “Aging Our Way, PA” – a bold 10-year strategic plan to improve services for Pennsylvania’s rapidly growing senior population, writes John Worthington for The Morning Call. By 2030, one in three Pennsylvanians will be 65 or older. The plan aims to streamline and bolster…
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Sen. John Fetterman ‘Not Looking to Ruffle Anyone’s Feathers’
Despite breaking with the party line on several of the most controversial issues of the day, Sen. John Fetterman has no intention of changing his party affiliation, writes Siobhan Hughes for The Wall Street Journal. “I might have a different view on things like Israel, and some other ones,” said Fetterman. “I just consider myself…
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Delaware County Health Department Takes Exception to John Oliver Mention
The Delaware County Health Department got a mention on John Oliver’s program “Last Week Tonight” Sunday night but officials weren’t exactly thrilled, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. John Oliver’s Delco mention referred to the health department spending $1 million in opioid settlement funds on a pill disposal program for residents. Oliver referred to the…
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Point-in-time Count Numbers Show Homelessness Continues to Increase in Montgomery County
Montgomery County officials released point-in-time count numbers last week that show th number of Montgomery County homeless is on the rise, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The count found that on January 23, a Code Blue night, 435 people were experiencing homelessness, which is an increase compared to 357 people last year. Out of…
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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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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 Asks Municipality Officials, Developers to Support New Affordable Housing for Low-Income People
While Montgomery County is one of the most affluent counties in Pennsylvania, a growing number of residents are struggling with housing costs, with some of them even ending up homeless, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At a recent meeting in Blue Bell, the Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Jamila Winder…
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Take Good Look at Your Dollar Bills Before You Turn Them Over, They Could Be Worth Thousands
Make sure to look at your dollar bills carefully before handing them over, as some of them might be worth thousands thanks to a printing error, writes Joe Hiti for KYW Newsradio. Some coin and currency collectors in the U.S. are willing to pay thousands of dollars for $1 bills from specific 2014 and 2016…
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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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From High School Sweethearts to Service Partners: Meet Pennsylvania’s Governor and First Lady”
The love story of Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania and his wife Lori, Pennsylvania’s First Lady, started back in high school in Montgomery County and the high school sweethearts have been together ever since, according to the PA Governor’s Office. They met in the 9th grade and now they have four children — Sophia,…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Commits To Making Philadelphia More Business-Friendly, Signs New Order
Mayor Cherelle Parker has stayed true to one of her many campaign promises in signing the PHL Open for Business Executive Order, writes Jeff Cole for FOX 29. The executive order outlines her administration’s commitment to “creating a business-friendly government that removes regulatory burdens, accelerates approval timelines and further streamlines City permit and licensing processes.”…
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Montgomery County Now Has the Most Generous Paid Parental Leave Policy in PA
A new policy is in effect in Montgomery County in which employees are now eligible for 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Birthing parents may be eligible for an additional four weeks of paid leave to address medical needs, bringing it to a total of 16…
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Former Bryn Mawr Republican Eric Settle Joins as Candidate for PA Attorney General
Eric Settle, a former Republican from Bryn Mawr, has joined the state attorney general’s race as a candidate for the recently formed Forward Party, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. “Today it is time to move forward,” said Settle on Tuesday, during a press conference. “Today, I’m honored to help lead a new movement that…
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Washington Post: Nearly Half of Polling Places Moved in Montgomery County For Passover Located in Synagogues
Some of Pennsylvania’s most populous counties, including Montgomery County, are relocating polling places out of synagogues and other Jewish buildings to avoid time conflicts with the first day of Passover, writes Mark Scolforo for The Washington Post. In Montgomery County, the most populous Philadelphia suburb, eight of the 17 polling places that were moved had…
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How Much Do You Really Know about Billionaire Jeff Yass and His Relationship to TikTok?
As Washington continues to wage war against TikTok, Jeff Yass, a Bala Cynwyd billionaire and cofounder of Susquehanna International Group, stands to lose a lot of money, writes Kalhan Rosenblatt for NBC News. Yass’ firm has a 15% share in TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, which is based in China, and he personally has about $21…
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Equal Treatment for Skill Games and Casino Slot Machines Is Fair Play
As lawmakers consider Gov. Josh Shapiro’s timely proposal to tax and regulate skill games, they would be wise to follow the blueprint of one the nation’s most successful state gaming industries — and they won’t have to travel far to find it. Over the last 20 years, Pennsylvania has emerged as a national leader in…
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Gov. Shapiro’s Higher Education ‘Blueprint’ Calls for More Investment in Students, Colleges
Governor Josh Shapiro recently shared his “blueprint” for higher education which called for a large state investment in the Commonwealth’s students and colleges, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Speaking at an event at West Chester University, he said that Pennsylvania ranks 49th in the United States in state investment in higher education and he…
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