Government & Politics
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PA Election Officials Use Pennsylvania Department of Health Data to Prevent Dead People from Voting
As a crucial swing state, Pennsylvania is often the target of election-related misinformation, according to a staff report from The Keystone. Social media users have made several false suggestions regarding the integrity of the voting process, including baseless allegations about foul play involving deceased voters. “This just comes up over and over again, these concerns…
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Montgomery County Enables Early Voting for Inmates
Local leaders and prison officials have collaborated to help enable early voting for inmates at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in the 2024 election, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Unlike convicted felons, incarcerated individuals awaiting trial as well as inmates convicted of a misdemeanor are eligible to vote. The majority of inmates at Montgomery…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Nets Millions in a Non-Election Year
Campaign coffers of Gov. Josh Shapiro are $9 million heavier so far this year, writes Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since the start of the year, the Upper Dublin native has received contributions from wealthy businesspeople, venture capitalists, and Hollywood stars, among others. The amount is considerable for the Democratic first-term governor, who is…
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Hundreds of Montgomery County Ballots Marked Deficient, Won’t Count Unless Fixed
The Montgomery County Election Board in Norristown released a log of all public ballots with deficiencies that will not be counted, reports Justin Heinze for the Patch. As of Oct. 22, 345 ballots were flagged with issues on this list. Voters can check if their ballot is on the log, now available for the first…
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Bucks County Residents Brave Long Lines for Early Voting
Red and blue voters in Bucks County are braving long lines to cast their votes early for the next president of the United States, writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. In the very purple county, the line outside the Government Services Building was long on Tuesday, and it contained both Republicans and Democrats confident in…
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Washington Post: Philadelphia Election Workers Prepare for Race Against Clock to Count Ballots on November 5
Counting mail ballots is laborious, write Derek Hawkins and Adriana Usero for The Washington Post. In Philadelphia, the biggest city in the most-populous swing state in the nation, it takes an assembly line of special machinery and highly trained staff to make sure that the process is completed in a timely manner. Philadelphia election officials…
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Barney The Courthouse Comfort Dog Reporting for Duty in Montco
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele has announced the addition of K-9 Barney, a two-year-old golden retriever and labrador mix, as the Courthouse Comfort Dog, reports Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Barney succeeds the District Attorney’s former Courthouse Comfort Dog, Turks. Turks retired in April 2021 due to medical reasons after nearly seven years of…
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Voter Services Mobile Outreach Van Hits the Road in Montgomery County
Montgomery County unveiled its new Voter Services Mobile Outreach Van on Saturday at Abington Township’s Fall Festival, reports Rachel Ravina for Main Line Media News. The new initiative aims to boost voter engagement ahead of the 2024 General Election. The mobile outreach van was stationed at Crestmont Park, offering voter registration services, mail-in ballot information,…
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Local Celebrities Want You to Vote So Bad They Got Naked for It
Several local celebrities shed all of their clothing in an attempt to get you to vote, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robin Robinson, a Bucks County internet celebrity with over two million followers on social media, recently posed in front of the camera in nothing but her spanx for the Vote Naked Bucks…
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Gov. Shapiro Continues to Boost PA’s Life Sciences Industry
Gov. Josh Shapiro once again emphasized his dedication to boosting Pennsylvania’s life sciences industry by continuing to take “concrete actions” during the the Life Sciences Future event, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The event, organized by industry trade group Life Sciences Pa, took place earlier this week in King of Prussia. “The…
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Election Day Security Efforts a Top Priority in Montgomery County
Montgomery County law enforcement is stepping up efforts to safeguard democracy on Election Day, reports Justin Heinze for the Patch. Officials aim to crack down on potential threats and interference. District Attorney Kevin Steele emphasized a zero-tolerance stance on threats to officials and volunteers, ensuring safety during the election. The newly established Threat Assessment Management…
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Hatboro Bakery Serves Cookies with a Side of Politics
Lochel’s Bakery in Hatboro has once again brought back its Election Cookies, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The local tradition adds a fun twist to election predictions by selling red and blue cookies, serving as an unofficial poll of local voters. This year, the family-owned bakery at 57 S. York Road in Hatboro has…
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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Appeals to Norristown Democrats
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff met with Norristown Democrats, reports Justin Heinze for the Patch. The first Presidential Debate between VP Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took place Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Emhoff met with the Montgomery County Democratic Committee On Sunday. The trip was part of the Harris-Walz Weekend of Action. Prominent local…
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Montgomery County Visitors React to New Ocean City Rules for Teens
Following a Memorial Day weekend of chaos, Ocean City officials have decided to implement new rules aimed at reining in rowdy teens, and some Montgomery County visitors think they are being too strict, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Ocean City leaders described a wild and raucous weekend where close to 1,000 calls were…
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Philadelphia Will Host Historic First Presidential Debate: Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump
Philadelphia will be at the center of the political universe when the National Constitution Center hosts the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The debate is set to take place on Sept. 10, as announced by ABC News. It will be…
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VP Nominee Tim Walz Gets Caught Up in Wawa/Sheetz Debate
Pennsylvania’s decades-long Sheetz or Wawa debate has latched on to Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz, writes Bill Shannon for YourErie. Walz, current governor of Minnesota, was having breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates when the question came up about which convenience store is better, according to Delaware Online. Walz admitted stopping at a Sheetz while…
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Historic Move: Montgomery County Adds 15 Public Defenders Following Statewide Understaffing Reports
Montgomery County has approved the decision to add 15 more public defenders to its ranks, reports Chris Palmer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The decision was announced Thursday following a county commissioners salary board meeting. A recent study shows that counties across the state are drastically understaffed. Paul Heaton, a law professor at the University of…
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Washington Post: Main Line Jewish Voters Relieved as Josh Shapiro Remains Focused on State Leadership
Some local Jewish voters are glad Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was turned down as the Democratic choice for vice president so he can stay on as governor, writes Nicole Markus for The Washington Post. Shapiro is Jewish and grew up in Montgomery County, attending synagogue here. Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris gave the vice president…
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