Government & Politics
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Governor Shapiro Files Complaint Against Audubon Electric Grid Coordinator PJM Interconnection
Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration filed a complaint on Monday with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission against power grid manager PJM Interconnection, reports Ford Turner for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The complaint alleges PJM conducts energy auction practices that could cost consumers over $20 billion. PJM, based in Audubon, coordinates wholesale electricity movement in 13 states, including…
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Bucks County Man, Supported by Local Venture Capitalist, Competing for Pennsylvania GOP Chair Position
Ted Christian, a Bucks County native and state director for the Trump campaign in 2016, is running for the Pennsylvania GOP chair position, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Christian made the announcement during a Pennsylvania Society event in Manhattan. During that same Young Republicans event, Bucks County venture capitalist Paul Martino, who funded…
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Judge Strikes Down Ordinance Creating Upper Darby Earned Income Tax
An Upper Darby EIT (earned income tax) isn’t coming in 2025 because a court has determined the ordinance that created it violated the township’s Home Rule Charter, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. A second ordinance passed Sept. 4 limiting public speaking during public hearings, was also struck down by the judge. Common Pleas…
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Montgomery County’s Gail Weilheimer Appointed Federal Judge
Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge Gail Weilheimer has been confirmed to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, reports Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The U.S. Senate approved her nomination on Tuesday by a narrow 50-48 vote. Weilheimer has served as a judge on the Montgomery County bench since 2014.…
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Analysis Reveals That Working-Class Communities Across Philadelphia’s Suburbs Helped Trump Win
A new analysis by The Philadelphia Inquirer found that President-elect Donald Trump’s win last month was helped by gains in working-class communities in Philadelphia’s collar counties, write John Duchneskie, Julia Terruso, and Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Trump won 37,000 more votes in the Philadelphia suburbs than in 2020, which is around a third…
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Lessons in Leadership from Governor Josh Shapiro
Gov. Josh Shapiro serves as an example of effective political leadership, offering valuable lessons for leaders everywhere, writes Allan Domb for the Philadelphia Magazine. Shapiro has a unique mix of skills. The governor combines the ability to understand specific issues – a trait common among legislators – with the vision and action-oriented approach typical of…
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Shapiro’s Executive Order Boosts Major Economic, Infrastructure Projects Across Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday morning to help accelerate major economic and infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania, writes Nigel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. The order aims to fast-track the permit process in the state. Shapiro signed the order at the site of the 2019 Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery explosion. The site is now slated to…
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Forbes: Morgan Properties Owner Mitch Morgan Saw the Trump Win Coming
Mitch Morgan, founder of Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties and lifelong Pennsylvanian, expressed cautious optimism following Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory, according to his interview with Forbes. Morgan is a registered Republican but has supported Democrats in the past. Notably, he hosted a 2005 fundraiser for Senator Rick Santorum, attended by President George W. Bush. Despite varied…
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Pennyslvania’s Local Share Account Program Grants Much-Needed Face Lift to Montgomery County
Multiple projects in central and western Montgomery County have been awarded significant funding through Pennsylvania’s Local Share Account (LSA) program, writes The Reporter. The funding was secured with the advocacy of Rep. Donna Scheuren and Sen. Tracy Pennycuick, to support key community and infrastructure projects. Douglass Township will receive $527,854 for new municipal equipment and…
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On Political Sign Overload? Delaware County Has a Way to Get Rid of Them
Whether your candidate won or lost, the election is over. So those 50 political signs blanketing your lawn can go. But where? Delaware County officials can tell you just what to do with those signs, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The county is offering a campaign sign recycling program for two days this weekend.…
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Election Cyberattacks Stopped in Their Tracks By Montgomery County’s IT Department
Montgomery County successfully defended against over 1 million election cyberattack attempts, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Election Board Chairman Neil Makhija reported that approximately 600,000 of these intrusion attempts originated from Russia and Bulgaria. The county’s IT department’s security measures prevented any breaches. “Thankfully, we have a firewall that is successful, and we have…
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UPDATED: Here are the 2024 Election Results in Montgomery County
Pennsylvania is at the center of what is being called one of the most monumental elections, making it an important piece in the voting puzzle. Below is how Montgomery County, with 632,719 registered voters, has voted in the races that have taken on such outsized importance this election cycle. Presidential Electors U.S. Senator Pennsylvania State…
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Meet Lori Shapiro, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s Wife
Lori Shapiro has stood by Pennsylvania Governor and Upper Dublin native Josh Shapiro’s side ever since his teenage years, supporting him throughout his rise to the Governor’s Residence, writes Rebecca Aizin for People. The couple have been married for 27 years and have four children together – Sophia, Jonah, Max, and Reuben. Shapiro is a…
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Black Labrador Retriever Joins Bucks County Sheriff’s Office
After recovering from animal cruelty and malnourishment, a lively black labrador retriever named Zeke has lent his talented nose to the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Together with his handler, Christina Brewerton, Zeke is among the first members of their K9 Unit. “I have a dream assignment,” said Brewerton. “I have…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Tom DiBello, Commissioner, Montgomery County
Tom DiBello, Montgomery County Commissioner, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Hazleton, where he enjoyed playing youth sports and inherited an impressive work ethic from his parents. DiBello worked as a software engineer and started several businesses before getting involved in local politics. He was first elected Limerick township supervisor, then followed it…
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Lower Merion High School Grad Co-authors Kamala Harris’ New Campaign Song
Fred Goldring, a Wynnewood native and Lower Merion High School grad, has co-written a new Kamala Harris campaign song, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Forward (We’re Not Going Back) tune is credited to the Not So Silent Collective, which are Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois of the New Radicals–the pop-rock band best…
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Washington Post: Check Out Montco’s Online Presidential Campaign Donations by ZIP Codes
A recent analysis by the Washington Post offers insights into online presidential campaign donation demographics in key battleground states. A broader view of the donations shows strong support for VP Kamala Harris among suburban women and black voters. On the other hand, Trump is favored by young and rural men. The report reveals that 70%…
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Montgomery County Expects Record Turnout for Mail-In Ballots
Montgomery County has received over 134,000 mail-in ballots, with 193,220 approved applications, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Officials anticipate historic voter turnout, with 60% of mail-in ballots already submitted, a significant improvement from past elections. County Commissioner Vice Chairman Neil Makhija emphasized the importance of timely ballot returns. “We’re getting to the point where…
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