Government & Politics
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Solebury Township Approve Purchase of Former New Hope Crushed Stone and Lime Quarry
Solebury Township will be the new owner of the former New Hope Crushed Stone and Lime Quarry on Phillips Mill Road, writes Tom Sofield for the New Hope Free Press. The Solebury Township Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve the $2.4 million purchase of the 166-acre property, including a 75-acre lake. The costs will…
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U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean Visits Resilience Resource Center in Huntingdon Valley
U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, who represents parts of Montgomery and Berks counties, recently visited the Resilience Resource Center in Huntingdon Valley, where she spoke about the importance of federal funding for community projects, writes Carmen Russell-Sluchansky for the WHYY. The nonprofit organization offers mental health services and career training, as well as offering a community…
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President Appoints Josh Shapiro to Influential Governors Council
President Trump has announced the appointment of Governor Josh Shapiro to a significant council as part of the National Governors Association’s (NGA) winter meeting in Washington, writes Gilian McGoldrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Governors from across the nation are gathering for this annual event, which runs through Saturday. On Friday, Shapiro, along with several other…
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Montgomery County Officials Outline 2025 Plans Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty
At the recent State of Montgomery County event, Commissioners Neil Makhija, Jamila Winder, and Tom DiBello marked their first year in office by outlining plans for 2025, writes Katie Bernard for the Philadelphia Inquirer. This comes in the wake of President Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze federal fund disbursements—a move currently blocked in court—that could…
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George W. Hill Prison in Thornton Undergoing Safety Upgrades
It’s the first major security upgrade in three decades at the George W Hill Correctional Facility in Thornton, a $28 million renovation package OK’d by Delaware County Council. The council recently approved a renovations contract with Alabama-based Cornerstone Detention Products, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. It’s a “big ticket” item because…
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Some Delaware County Projects on Hold Amid Trump Orders
Delaware County is feeling the effect of President Trump’s executive orders that withhold federal funds from some local programs, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. A traffic safety initiative along Route 291 is on hold, along with a school safety blueprint, a lead reduction program, and a flood assessment of the Darby-Cobbs Watershed. County Executive Director…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Sets Sights on Skill Games
Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal to regulate and tax Pennsylvania’s 70,000 skill games has won the backing of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, writes David Mowery for The Reading Eagle. In his budget address, Shapiro highlighted the need for clear legal guidance on these machines, which have expanded across the state. Berks County District Attorney John…
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Nelly Jiménez-Arévalo Appointed Montco’s Director of Immigrant Affairs
Montgomery County has appointed Nelly Jiménez-Arévalo, executive director of ACLAMO, as its first director of immigrant affairs, writes Katie Bernard for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Jiménez-Arévalo, a longtime advocate for Latino and immigrant communities, will lead efforts to support and engage Montgomery County’s growing immigrant population. “My journey from Caracas (Venezuela) to Norristown began 27 years…
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Longtime East Norriton Township Manager Confirmed as Montgomery County Controller
The Pennsylvania Senate has voted unanimously to confirm Bob Hart, the longtime East Norriton Township manager, as Montgomery County controller, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The position oversees the finances of the county and conducts internal audits of its departments and offices. “What they do really has effects on the residents of the…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Advocates for Recreational Marijuana
Governor Josh Shapiro is once again advocating for recreational marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania, writes Gillian McGoldrick. Abington’s own Shapiro cited the potential tax revenue as surrounding states profit from Pennsylvanians crossing state lines to buy cannabis. Shapiro’s administration estimates that legalizing adult-use cannabis could generate $14.8 million in tax revenue in its first year, climbing…
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Delaware County Among Fastest Growing Areas in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has recorded a modest population increase in recent years, with most of the growth concentrated in the Southeast, including Delaware County, writes Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. According to recent U.S. census data, the Philadelphia region accounted for over half of the Keystone State’s population growth between 2019 and 2023. Of the nearly 200,000 new…
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Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Advances DEI Mission Despite Trump Cuts
Despite the Trump administration’s rollback of DEI initiatives at the federal level, the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners continues to advance its mission of fostering inclusion and belonging in the workplace, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. To help achieve this the county will add four new positions to its Office of Diversity, Equity, and…
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Governor Josh Shapiro and Trooper Company Reach Deal to Save Consumers Billions
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a major agreement with PJM Interconnection that will save consumers over $21 billion in energy costs over the next two years, reports Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Audubon’s PJM, the power grid manager supplying Pennsylvania, agreed to cap certain price hikes, preventing an excessive cost increase from its capacity auction set…
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Upper Darby Township’s Still Searching for Its 2025 Budget
Upper Darby is still trying to pass its 2025 budget. A lawsuit and resident clashes are impeding a process that was supposed to be finished by Dec. 31, writes Kate Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In September, Upper Darby Council OK’d a 1 percent earned income tax for 2025 that would have generated $15 million…
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New Navy Ship Named After Doylestown Marine Travis Manion
The U.S. Navy is honoring Doylestown marine and Silver Star recipient 1st Lt. Travis Manion by naming a new ship in his memory, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced plans to name the future amphibious transport dock after the Bucks County marine who was…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Makes Commitment to Clean Energy in Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $4.6 million investment into clean energy, writes the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Specifically, the investment will aid PMF Industries, the 63-year-old Pennsylvania company, expand into the clean hydrogen market. The $7 million project will create 20 new full-time jobs, retain 78 positions, and strengthen Pennylvania’s clean energy…
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Bala Cynwyd’s Jeff Yass Advocates to Keep TikTok in the US
Jeff Yass, the Bala Cynwyd billionaire investor and megadonor for the Republican party, plays a crucial role in the ongoing TikTok saga, writes Dan Milmo for The Guardian. Yass has a substantial stake in ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company. His trading firm, Susquehanna International Group reportedly owns 15% of the Chinese company. A staunch libertarian, Yass…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Talks Election, Trump, and the Eagles in the Playoffs
Governor Josh Shapiro reflected on his role in the 2024 election, and his thoughts on Trump, Pennsylvania, and the Eagles in a recent interview with Walter Perez for Action News. Speaking from Adare Pharma Solutions in Northeast Philadelphia, the Abington native highlighted Pennsylvania’s efforts to attract businesses. Adare recently relocated from New Jersey, taking advantage…
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