Government & Politics
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Former Ambler Borough Council President Salvatore Pasceri Remembered
Salvatore Pasceri, an Ambler Borough Councilman for many years and a lifelong Ambler resident, passed away on October 8 at the age of 83. He also served as president of the Ambler Borough Council, writes Ryan Genova for Around Ambler. Pasceri was a graduate of Ambler High School and served in the U.S. Army, according…
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Montgomery Township Is the Next in the County to Ban Single Use Plastic
As more people in the region become concerned about the impact of environmental waste, more townships are banning single use plastic, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The most recent ordinance was passed in Montgomery Township. It will go into effect on April 22, 2024. The ban will cover bags and styrofoam containers at all retail,…
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Courts in Hatboro, Horsham Township to Be Consolidated into One at Start of Next Year
Hatboro and Horsham Township courts will be consolidated into one at the start of next year, according to Montgomery County officials, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Matthew Honeyman, facilities manager of special courts for Montgomery County’s District Justice Administration, said the consolidation is part of a county magisterial district realignment that will result in…
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Here’s How Pennsylvania Small Businesses Have a Better Chance at Government Contracts
Since September, Pennsylvania small businesses have been granted the chance to compete for state government contracts, according to a staff report from TribLIVE. The executive order, signed by Josh Shapiro, increases the amount of money Pennsylvania spends on contracts with small diverse businesses. It builds on similar efforts by former Gov. Tom Wolf which more…
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What to Know About Sean Kilkenny as He Seeks Third Term as Montgomery County Sheriff
Sean Kilkenny of Jenkintown is an influential member of the Democratic Party in the Philadelphia suburbs and is a well sought-after lawyer. He has also been linked to some controversy over the years. Whether that will affect his campaign for a third term as Montgomery County Sheriff remains to be seen, writes Andrew Seidman for…
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Montgomery County Officials Set Fall Drug Take Back Day for October 28
Montgomery County officials have set the fall Drug Take Back Day for Saturday, October 28, according to a staff report from WFMZ 69 News. Residents will be able to drop off any unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at several locations across the county. Drug Take Back Day encourages county…
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Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Secretary Visits Montco to Discuss Opioid Crisis
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones continued her ongoing efforts to address the opioid and overdose crises affecting communities throughout the state during her recent visit to Montgomery County, according to a staff report from The Times Herald. She met with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office…
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Shapiro Administration’s Secretary of Legislative Affairs Has Resigned
The Shapiro Administration has announced that PA Secretary of Legislative Affairs Mike Vereb, has resigned, writes Ford Turner for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Thomas Yablonski Jr., who is currently a senior adviser in the governor’s office, will step into the position. No specific reason was given for his resignation except that he had completed his work setting…
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For Sixth Year in Row, Montco Retains Moody’s Top Credit Rating
For the sixth consecutive year, Montgomery County has succeeded in maintaining Moody’s top credit rating, writes Jeff Ward for WFMZ 69 News. Moody’s assesses the risks and rewards of bonds and provides them with a rating that can be used by buyers to make investment decisions. Moody’s report stated that the Aaa rating with a…
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Ridley Marine Base in Conflict with Neighbors Over Diesel Exhaust
A vehicle maintenance operation at a Folsom Marine Reserve facility on Rt. 420 is releasing exhaust fumes that are finding their way to its neighbors, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The Major Gen. Smedley Butler U.S. Marine Corps Training Center at 610 Kedron Ave. in Ridley became a vehicle maintenance operation in the…
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WSJ: A Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Has Been Instrumental in Stalling TikTok Ban
Jeff Yass, a Bala Cynwyd billionaire, has been building a network of support for TikTok, the Chinese video hosting service, in the United States, writes John D. McKinnon and Stu Woo for The Wall Street Journal. Government leaders from both the Democratic and Republican parties had been pushing for the popular social media app to…
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Shapiro Administration Executive Order Aims to Help More Small, Diverse Businesses
Business owners and elected officials met at The Enterprise Center in Philadelphia this week to discuss Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s new executive order mandating that state agencies award more government contracts to small and diverse businesses, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. The new executive order will use four strategies to increase the share of state…
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Outgoing Philadelphia Planning Chief, a Flourtown Resident, Talks Next Steps
Anne Fadullon effectively resigned from her position as Philadelphia’s director of planning and development on Wednesday, but before she left, she shared with the Philadelphia Business Journal some thoughts on the future of city development and her next role. She told Paul Schwedelson that over the seven and a half years since she started the…
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Following Chester County’s Footsteps, Pennsylvania Legislator Could Soon Propose Four-Day Workweek Bill
The Keystone State might be following Chester County’s footsteps through a four-day workweek bill. State Representative G. Roni Green, says she will soon introduce a bill that mandates a four-day work week with no pay reduction, writes Sarah Rump-Whitten for Fox Business. This legislation will apply to companies with more than 500 employees, excluding ones…
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Shot Tec Owner in Bala Cynwyd Challenges Lower Merion’s Strict Gun Rules
In April, Lower Merion Township limited gun businesses to only certain areas of the township away from mostly residential areas. Now the owner of Shot Tec in Bala Cynwyd and a Pennsylvania PAC are challenging the new ordinance in court, writes Emily Rizzo for WHYY. The township’s gun laws are now stricter than the state’s,…
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The Washington Post: Josh Shapiro Has Mastered the Politics of Addition
At a time when politics is still so highly divisive, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is moving the state away from a politics of resentment to one of addition, writes columnist E.J. Dionne Jr. for The Washington Post. Shapiro’s recent feat of getting a collapsed part of Interstate 95 fixed within 12 days is just one…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Helping to Power 2024 Republican Presidential Candidates
It is not uncommon for presidential candidates to have billionaires behind the scenes supporting their campaigns, writes Ryan King for the New York Post. For the 2024 U.S. presidential election, however, most of the major donors, including Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass, are avoiding putting all their money on one candidate. Instead, they are spreading…
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Philadelphia Avoids Making Top 15 Worst Run Cities in America
Philadelphia narrowly avoided ranking among the top fifteen worst-run cities in America, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. Stacker compiled the list of 50 worst-run cities in the country using June 2023 data from WalletHub’s Best- and Worst-Run Cities in America. The factors used to evaluate the quality of city services include financial…
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