Government & Politics
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Plymouth Meeting Quakers Trying to Get Afghan Interpreter Who is Working for U.S. Military to Safety
The Plymouth Meeting Quakers group, who helped build a school for girls in Afghanistan, is trying to find a way to bring the Afghan interpreter who risked his life working for the U.S. military to safety from the horrors of Kabul, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bashir, whose last name is protected for…
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Known as “Delco’s Mom,” Long-time EMT Mary Ellis Dies After Valiant Cancer Fight
“Delco’s Mom,” Mary Ellis, a special EMT in nearby Delaware County, passed away on August 13 after a valiant fight with cancer, writes Nicole Acosta for dailyvoice.com. Mary Theresa Ellis was born in Collingdale and had a 30-year career in emergency services. She was a volunteer at Collingdale Fire Company Ambulance, then Darby Fire Company…
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Despite Outraising GOP Primary Frontrunners for Senate Seat, Montco’s Kathy Barnette Still Has Uphill Battle Ahead of Her
While she turned heads last month after announcing she had outraised the GOP primary frontrunners, Montgomery County’s Kathy Barnette is still facing an uphill battle in her run for Pennsylvania GOP Senator Pat Toomey’s open seat, writes Gabe Kaminsky for the Real Clear Politics. Last year, Barnette lost to incumbent Democrat Madeleine Dean by nearly…
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If Philadelphia’s Collar Counties Like Montco Seem a Little Tight, It May Be From Years of Increasing Populations
According to the first local and demographic results from the 2020 census, Philadelphia’s collar counties like Montgomery and Delco — and the city itself — have grown in the 2010-2020 decade. Philadelphia gained around 77,800 residents, and demographics shifted elsewhere, reported Michaelle Bond and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The increase once again brought…
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The Lenape Lived in Pennsylvania, Now They Want to Come Home
For thousands of years, the Lenape occupied territory in eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, parts of New York and the coast of Delaware, writes Kenny Cooper for whyy.org. Today, Pennsylvania has no official Native American tribes. But the Lenape survive. Curtis Zunigha is a member and cultural director of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, one of…
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Pennsylvania Senate Race Adds Another Local Contender to Mix
Eric Orts, a University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business professor, is the latest local contender to join the Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Senate race already has several candidates from Montgomery County, including Montgomery County Commissioners’ Chair Val Arkoosh who is running…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Bill McSwain, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Bill McSwain, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up “southern” in West Chester; the lessons he learned competing on the tennis and wrestling teams at Henderson High School; and being inspired to constantly push himself by his fellow Ivy League students at Yale. Bill McSwain also…
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Montgomery County Commissioners Cut Ribbon on Norristown’s Tallest Building
The Montgomery County Commissioners have cut the ribbon on One Montgomery Plaza in Norristown to mark the completion of the exterior reskin project. Norristown’s tallest building now boasts a modern façade, updated safety, and accessibility features, and new outdoor seating. “Montgomery County is committed to modernizing our campus for the next century. The completion of the One…
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Burglars to Revisit Media FBI Office With Book Signing and Speeches
It’s a reunion like no other. On September 1, activists who broke into the FBI office in Media 50 years ago will return to the site to commemorate the anniversary of the event, reports the Daily Times. They will be joined by Washington Post reporter Betty Medsger, who broke the story. The Pennsylvania Historical and…
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Yes, “All Politics is Local;” But Pennsylvania Takes the Notion to the Extreme
Pennsylvania is among the top three states in the nation for its number of local governments. Only Texas and Illinois are ahead of us, writes Irina Zhorov for WHYY. The Keystone State has 4,897 active local governments, according to the 2012 Census of Governments. These include administrations at the county, municipal, school district, and special…
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If Elected, Montgomery County Commissioners’ Chair Val Arkoosh Would Be the First Woman Senator from PA
Val Arkoosh, Montgomery County Commissioners Chair and a Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate, has been a lot of “firsts” both in her career as a physician and politician – and she might be adding a few more next year, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. If elected in one of the most competitive Senate races…
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Montgomery County Employees at Center City Businesses: Get Ready to Start Shelling Out for City Wage Tax Again
Uncle Sam is about to start dipping into your paycheck again. Or, rather, Mayor Jim Kenney is. The moratorium on Philadelphia businesses collection of city wage tax from remote workers is ending, reports Pat Loeb for KYW Newsradio. With business offices in the city reopening, commuters from Montco will again notice a 3.5 percent drop in earnings. The withholding will occur even if employees…
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Beloved First Dog Champ Started His Life in Spring City and Spent Final Months at White House
Champ, a German Shepherd bought by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden from a breeder in Spring City in 2008, led a happy life with his family. He spent his final months as the First Dog at the White House, writes Maura Judkis for The Washington Post. The president announced on Twitter that…
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Rep. Madeleine Dean Says No to Senate Run, Leaving Montco’s Val Arkoosh as Only Woman in Democratic Party’s 2022 Senate Lineup
Congresswoman Madeleine Dean decided against running for Senate 2022 and plans instead to focus on building her career in the house, writes Jonathan Tamari for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “After talking a lot with my family, with my team with my political side, I’ve decided I won’t be running for Senate for now,” said Dean. She…
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Lt. Gov. Fetterman: Critics of Legalizing Cannabis ‘Same Kind of Wingnuts in Footloose Who Wanted to Ban Dancing’
Despite most Americans believing cannabis should be legal, the fight over the legalization of this controversial substance continues to brew in many states, including Pennsylvania, writes Will Yakowicz for Forbes. Currently, 17 states have legalized the use of pot. But while medical marijuana has been legal in the Keystone State since 2016, adult use of…
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Dr. Jill Biden’s Willow Grove Childhood Defined Her No-Nonsense, Relatable Strength
Dr. Jill Biden often credits her childhood spent in Willow Grove as providing her with her no-nonsense, relatable strength that is key to who she is and why she endures, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. The First Lady often referred to herself as a Philly girl often during her husband’s presidential campaign, most usually…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Poised to Spend Millions Influencing Upcoming Elections
Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass, the richest man in Pennsylvania, is poised to spend millions of dollars trying to sway upcoming elections in the Keystone State, all while trying to remain hidden from the political spotlight, writes Katie Meyer for WHYY. Yass, a professional gambler who became a powerful Wall Street trader, has been a…
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Merck CEO Helps Lead Campaign to Get Companies Involved in Protecting Voting Rights
Kenneth Frazier, CEO of Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with sizable operations in West Point, is helping lead the campaign to get companies involved in protecting voting rights, writes Todd C. Frankel for The Washington Post. Upper Gwynedd-based Frazier and his Harvard Law School friend Kenneth Chenault are at the forefront of efforts to galvanize corporate…
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