Government & Politics
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Robert Mueller’s time in combat during Vietnam shaped his career path
ONE DAY IN the summer of 1969, a young Marine lieutenant named Bob Mueller arrived in Hawaii for a rendezvous with his wife, Ann. She was flying in from the East Coast with the couple’s infant daughter, Cynthia, a child Mueller had never met. Mueller had taken a plane from Vietnam. After nine months at war, he was…
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Replacement for Graterford State Prison finally scheduled to open
The new state prison in Skippack Township, set to replace the aging Graterford State Prison, years behind schedule and millions of dollars over budget, is finally ready for prisoners. Years after Pennsylvania’s newest, biggest, and most expensive prison, State Correctional Institution Phoenix, was slated for completion, certificates of occupancy have at long last been issued for…
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From CHESCO: Chester County Leadership: Commissioner Michelle Kichline
Michelle Kichline, Chair of Chester County’s Board of County Commissioners, speaks with VISTA Today about growing up in near King of Prussia, her mother’s influence on her decision to forego sports in favor of her studies, why her first job as a teenager swore her off donuts forever, and going “away” to college at the…
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PA lieutenant governor: John Fetterman wins Democratic nomination, Jeff Bartos snags Republican nod
Braddock Mayor John Fetterman won the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor in Tuesday’s primary, while Jeff Bartos, a real estate and contracting company founder and Berks County native, snagged the Republican nomination. Fetterman won against four fellow Democrats, including incumbent Mike Stack, who sought reelection without Gov. Tom Wolf’s endorsement, write Colin Deppenn and Michaela…
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Montgomery County Achieves AAA Bond Rating
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Montgomery County’s bond rating to Aaa, noting that “the county’s financial position is the strongest it’s been in at least the last six years, with improvement in 2017 that has well exceeded expectations.” “The upgrade to the highest bond rating of Aaa is the culmination of six years of strong,…
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Five Saints Distilling site of EPA grant announcement
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Norristown, Pennsylvania a $300,000 Brownfields grant to conduct site assessments of potentially contaminated properties, and determine the feasibility for cleanup and redevelopment, according to a press release. The announcement was made at Five Saints Distilling on Main St. in Norristown. Five Saints owner John George spoke about how…
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Montgomery County recorder of deeds announces veterans’ discount identification events
Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Jeanne Sorg has announced six Mobile Veterans’ Discount Identification events to be held throughout Montgomery County this spring. “I am thrilled to be able to continue to take this program on the road to serve Montgomery County veterans,” Sorg said. Earlier in April, the Recorder of Deeds participated in three…
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Hatfield woman sworn in to Governor’s Commission on Latino Affairs
A Hatfield woman has now been named to act as a voice for her community. Maritza Padua has been formally sworn in as a member of Governor Tom Wolf’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs, and says she hopes to use that role to make a difference, writes Dan Sokil in the Lansdale Reporter. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “I…
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Plymouth Council’s vote to adopt anti-discrimination ordinance gets a standing ovation
It’s not often that the passing of a municipal ordinance garners a standing ovation but that’s what happened Monday night as Plymouth Township Council passed an anti-discrimination decree. The ordinance — which is the 45th of its kind to be adopted in Pennsylvania — adds civil protections from discrimination for sexual orientation, gender identity and…
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Plymouth Township to adopt anti-discrimination ordinance
Plymouth Township may become one of nearly four dozen municipalities in Pennsylvania to adopt an anti-discrimination ordinance aimed at providing equality and equal protection under the law for the LGBT community. The governing body voted unanimously to introduce the Plymouth Township Human Relations Ordinance earlier this year. The Township Council will consider adopting the measure…
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The repercussions of downsizing Pennsylvania’s Legislature
While he was working on the U.S. Constitution, James Madison realized there was a pretty fundamental part of state governments that seemed useless to regulate. In the Federalist Papers, he noted, “No political problem is less susceptible of a precise solution than that which relates to the number most convenient for a representative legislature; nor is…
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ASPCA designated April as Animal Cruelty Prevention Month
There’s still a long way to go in the fight against animal cruelty, but animals and their two-legged supporters have a lot to celebrate in April during Animal Cruelty Prevention Month. One of the biggest victories came last August, when Libre’s Law finally made animal abuse a felony, writes Gary Puleo in The Times Herald.…
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GOP’s Challenge of New Congressional District Map Rejected by Federal Judges and U.S. Supreme Court
The Republican challenges of the new Pennsylvania congressional district map have been rejected by federal District Court and the U.S. Supreme Court one day before congressional candidates filed their nominating petitions, write Jonathan Lai & Liz Navratil for Philly.com. Republicans were asking to block the new map from going into effect for the primary that…
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Montgomery County Commissioners Presented with Transportation Grant Program
The Montgomery County Commissioner’s were presented with an overview of the newly established County Transportation Grant Program and heard from concerned citizens from Whitemarsh Township about an ongoing traffic and public safety issue at their regular Thursday meeting, March 15. The County Transportation Program (CTP) is a competitive, reimbursement grant program designed to improve infrastructure…
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Paying Homage to Hannah Callowhill Penn, the State’s First Female Leader
Hannah Callowhill Penn was Pennsylvania’s first and only female leader, and she ran the state for close to 14 years after her husband William Penn fell ill, writes Mónica Marie Zorrilla for Billy Penn. Callowhill Penn was born in England in 1671. Her parents disregarded the norms of the 17th century and taught their daughter…
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Mark Barbee settling in as mayor of Bridgeport
He’s only been in office as mayor of Bridgpeport Borough for a couple of months, but Mark Barbee is already feeling right at home, and he’s falling right in step. As Barbee strolled Fourth Street during a recent late-afternoon tour of his town, he pointed across the street to a row of storefronts, half of…
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State treasurer announces fee reduction for PA 529 GSP account holders
Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella today announced that PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (PA 529 GSP) account holders will see a fee reduction as the result of Treasury renegotiating contracts with its record-keeper, Ascensus, according to a press release issued by the state treasurer’s office. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “Tuition costs continue to rise, forcing Pennsylvania graduates to…
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MONTCO Market: Pete Souza’s New Book is a Stunning Visual Highlight Reel of Obama’s Presidency
Pete Souza’s new book “Obama: An Intimate Portrait” provides a stunning visual highlight reel of Obama’s presidency, touching both on the historic and deeply personal moments that took place during his time in the White House, writes Sarah Begley for Time. During his years as the chief official White House photographer for President Barack Obama,…
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