Government & Politics
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Abby’s Law, with E-Scooter Restrictions, Introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate
Delaware County State Sen. Tim Kearney introduced legislation Tuesday in the Pennsylvania Senate that would prohibit children under the age of 16 from riding e-scooters. SB1008, known as Abby’s Law, was introduced in honor of Abigail Gillon, a 12-year-old Aston girl who died in June from an accident involving an electric scooter, writes Robert Moran…
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Chester County First to Approve Ordinance That Protects Against Discrimination
The Chester County Board of Commissioners this week passed an ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Democratic-controlled Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 along party lines to adopt a comprehensive nondiscrimination ordinance protecting LGBTQ residents, alongside established protected classes including sex, race, and age.…
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Governor Shapiro Named 2025 “Champion for Aging” at the Annual Connected Health & Safety Conference
The Connected Health and Safety Association (CHS) has concluded its 2025 national conference in Philadelphia, bringing together national leaders in personal emergency response, remote patient monitoring, and home care innovation. The two-day event featured presentations centered around the industry’s innovation, policy leadership, and the shared commitment to advancing independence and safety for aging adults and…
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Biden Chooses Neighboring Delaware for His Presidential Library
Former President Joe Biden has selected nearby Delaware for his presidential library, write Ruby Cramer and Matt Viser for The Washington Post. Biden is forming a new board of friends, advisors, and political leaders to select the site to best serve the future library and start raising the millions required for the project. Planning for…
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Montco Hires Devi Ramkissoon as New Chief Sustainability Officer
Montgomery County recently brought the former executive director of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia on board to guide its efforts toward ambitious sustainability goals, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The county plans to transition all of its operations to clean energy and is currently developing a hydroelectric power station in Norristown.…
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Delaware County Divided Over Proposed Human Relations Commission
A proposal ordinance to create a volunteer human relations commission in Delaware County is receiving some public pushback, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The public flooded a Delaware County Council meeting last Wednesday with supporters and detractors. “By adopting this ordinance, Delaware County sends a powerful message that some of our community stands for fairness,…
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Montgomery County Approves Human Relations Commission to Address Discrimination
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners voted earlier this week to create a human relations commission to address claims of unlawful discrimination in employment, real estate, housing, and public accommodations, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 2-1 party-line vote to approve the commission follows the growing pressure on Democratic officials in Montgomery County…
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A Human Rights Commission Is Being Looked at for Delaware County
Delaware County could have a Human Relations Commission that would hear alleged human rights violations county-wide in areas of housing, employment, medical care, and education. The 12-member volunteer commission would have the authority to evaluate complaints, mediate disputes, schedule public hearings, and levy fines of up to $500 for violators, writes Kathleen E. Carey for…
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Bridgeport Pushes Back Against Proposal to Close Sole District Court
Bridgeport could lose its only district court, writes Jesse Bunch for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The courthouse at Fourth and Mill Streets currently handles cases for Bridgeport, parts of Upper Merion, and even Pennsylvania Turnpike Traffic. But with longtime District Justice James P. Gallagher set to retire at year’s end, officials say there’s a proposal to…
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Delaware County’s Flood Prone Areas Lose Federal Grants to Fix the Problem
Delaware County residents are feeling ‘abandoned’ after the Trump Administration cut grants for work meant to mitigate flooding for Darby Creek and Cobbs Creek, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A technical assistance grant from FEMA would have helped Delaware County find solutions to expected flooding problems for Colwyn, Sharon Hill and Darby Township…
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Delaware County’s Flood Prone Areas Lose Federal Grants to Fix the Problem
Delaware County residents are feeling ‘abandoned’ after the Trump Administration cut grants for work meant to mitigate flooding for Darby Creek and Cobbs Creek, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A technical assistance grant from FEMA would have helped Delaware County find solutions to expected flooding problems for Colwyn, Sharon Hill and Darby Township…
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Stalled State Budget Negotiations Impact Crucial Services in Chester County
Chester County’s three state senators are criticizing their Republican colleagues for failing to reach a compromise on the Pennsylvania budget, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Stalled budget talks have already forced changes to SEPTA’s operations and are now starting to impact vital community services in Pennsylvania’s most affluent county. “Chester County’s human services departments have…
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Trump Taps Montgomery Township’s Dr. Erwin Antoni to Head Bureau of Labor Statistics
Lansdale Catholic alumnus Dr. Erwin Antoni III could soon be the nation’s top labor data official, writes Tony Di Domizio for The Reporter. The Montgomery Township native has been nominated by President Trump to lead the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS is part of the Department of Labor and produces critical reports on…
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Chestnut Hill Man Has Unique Wishes On What To Do With His Body Once He Passes Away
Typically when a person passes away, their body gets embalmed, cremated, or placed into a coffin, but a Chestnut Hill doesn’t want any of those options. Paul Meshejian, 76, heard about human composting, and that decided that is the path he wants taken when he passes away, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Charles Barkley Wants Josh Shapiro On Future Presidential Ballot
Pennsylvania Governor and Abington native Josh Shapiro just picked up a high-profile nod from none other than Charles Barkley, writes Rob Tornoe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. During a recent podcast appearance, the former Sixers star and NBA analyst shared his thoughts on the still-distant 2028 presidential race. Barkley, who has flirted with politics himself, made…
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Josh Shapiro Lost His Only Election Trying to Impress a Girl, and It Paid Off
During a recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Governor Josh Shapiro opened up about faith, resilience and the only election he’s ever lost, writes Aliya Schneider for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Abington native opened up to Colbert about his path to public service and how a teenage attempt to impress a girl…
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Montco Leaders Announce Over $4M in Funding. Where is it All Going?
Montgomery County leaders approved more than $4 million in new contracts last week, reports Rachel Ravina for The Mercury. The bulk of the funds will focus on fighting housing instability and homelessness, particularly for residents living with serious mental health challenges. The county awarded a nearly $2.25 million annual contract to Fort Washington-based Access Services.…
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State Legislation, Abby’s Law, Seeks to Regulate E-Scooters Following Aston Accident
State Sen. Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) is introducing e-scooter safety legislation known as Abby’s Law in response to the death of 12-year-old Abigail Gillon following an e-scooter accident on June 14 in Aston, according to a release from Pennsylvania Senate Democrats. Gillon and her close friend Isabella Jones, 11, were injured when they were thrown from…
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