Government & Politics
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Blunt and Outspoken Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood Is Retiring From Upper Darby
After 55 years in law enforcement, Upper Darby’s colorful police superintendent Michael Chitwood announced he is retiring, writes Anthony R. Wood and Joseph A. Gambardello for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chitwood plans to step down Dec. 1. “I really don’t want to leave,” Chitwood said Friday. “My next birthday, I’ll be 76. I still run up…
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Montgomery County District Attorney Sues Juul Labs, Alleges Vaping Giant of Targeting Minors for E-Cigarette Sales
Montgomery County district attorney Kevin R. Steele has filed suit against Juul Labs in Norristown last week, accusing the vaping giant of targeting minors and turning an entire generation ”into addicts, constantly craving a hit of nicotine,” writes Sam Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Two local retailers, Guru KOP of King of Prussia and Market…
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Here Are the Election Results in Montgomery County
With votes from 425 of the County’s 425 precincts recorded, the following is a quick rundown of Montgomery County’s unofficial election results: Straight Party Vote: Democrat: 87,031 (41 percent) Republican 45,330 (21 percent) Judge of the Superior Court (Vote for Two): Amanda Green-Hawkins (Democrat): 122,555 (29 percent) Daniel McCaffery (Democrat): 124,270 (29 percent) Megan McCarthy…
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Official Opening of Largest Local Infrastructure Project in Pennsylvania
Federal, state, and local officials gathered in Norristown last week for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Lafayette Street Extension. The $90 million extension, considered to be the largest local infrastructure project in Pennsylvania, will connect downtown Norristown, the County Government Complex, and SEPTA Norristown Transportation Center to the regional highway system. It will…
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Blue Bell Software Company Lands 4-Year Department of Defense Contract Worth $214M
Blue Bell-based Unisys continues to grow its federal contracting arm with a new, four-year Department of Defense contract worth up to $214 million, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The software company will upgrade and consolidate tech services for 19 DoD agencies known as “Fourth Estate” organizations. They operate outside the military branches…
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Montgomery County Freshman State Senator at Forefront of Push for Menstrual Equity
Maria Collett, the Montgomery County Democratic freshman in the State Senate, is at the forefront of the push for menstrual equity in Pennsylvania, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Collett was one of the women in the state legislature who took part in the menstrual equity rally last week. The goal was to bring…
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Collegeville Woman Finds Closure 75 Years After Her Brother Was Killed in World War II
Mary Stranieri, a Collegeville resident, has found closure 75 years after her brother was killed in World War II after his remains finally made their way home, writes Kimberly Davis for the CBS Philly. “He was just the best brother there ever was,” said 97-year-old Stranieri. Private First Class Joseph Boschetti was a Marine. He…
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Local Attorneys Specializing in Cannabis Law Welcome New Hemp Regulations (video)
Local attorneys specializing in cannabis law have welcomed the recent federal government announcement on the launch of a U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program, writes Sam Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new program is a requirement of the 2018 Farm Bill and creates “a consistent regulatory framework around hemp production throughout the United States,” said…
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Firefighter Crisis Makes it to the State House; 23 Bills Introduced to Address Shortages
Helping emergency responders cope with the stress of their work is one of the actions being considered by the state legislature as it addresses a growing shortage of volunteer and career firefighters and EMS providers, writes Jan Murphy for pennlive.com. “How would you feel if you had a fire or an accident or a life-threatening…
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Learn More About Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program At MCCC’s Informational Breakfast
Montgomery County Community College will hold an Educational Improvement Tax Credit informational breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 7 in East House on its Central Campus in Blue Bell. This free event is an ideal opportunity for businesses and corporations to learn more about how they can use Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program to help students…
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Lockheed Martin Awarded New Reentry Vehicle Contract, Majority of Work To Be Carried Out In King of Prussia
The majority of the work for the latest $108 million contract awarded to Lockheed Martin by the U.S. Air Force for the Mk21A Reentry Vehicle program will be carried out in King of Prussia, according to a staff report from the Defence Blog. The contract was announced last week by the Department of Defense. Lockheed…
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Legal Sale of Marijuana Could Be $1.6 Billion Industry in PA, Advocates Say
The legal sale of recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania could be a $1.6 billion industry, generating almost $600 million in revenue for the state’s general fund and creating 18,000 new jobs, according to information from a recent press conference, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. State Rep. Dave Delloso, (D-162) of Ridley Township has proposed…
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Conshohocken Immigration Attorney Helps Families with Gravely Ill Children Stay Together
Audrey Allen, a Conshohocken immigration attorney, is fighting – often pro bono – to help immigrant families with gravely ill American-citizen children stay together, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Currently, she represents a dozen families that have found themselves in fraught medical and legal situations. She is now leading the charge on the…
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Local Officials Testify About State’s Shortage of Volunteer Firefighters, EMS Workers
Tax credits, a rewards program, and free state or community college were some incentives considered recently to attract more volunteer firefighters and EMS workers, writes Josh Popichak for SauconSource.com. Finding volunteer firefighters and EMS workers was the topic of a hearing called by State Sen. Tim Kearney and the Pennsylvania State Senate Democratic Policy Committee.…
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Going Hand In Hand with First National Period Day, State Sen. Maria Collett Wants to Introduce Menstrual Equity Bill
The movement to achieve menstrual equity in Pennsylvania is gaining steam, with the first National Period Day scheduled for October 19 and legislative support from State Sen. Maria Collett, writes Anna Orso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Menstrual equity stems from the idea that too few policies account for the half of the population that menstruates…
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After Some Growing Pains and Voter Feedback, Montgomery County Prepares Improvements to New Paper Ballot System
Montgomery County is ready to implement several improvements to its new paper ballot system after its rocky initiation during the May primary election, writes Jonathan Lai for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When Gov. Tom Wolf ordered all 67 counties to replace their systems with more-secure ones that leave a paper trail, Montgomery County implemented a new…
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Montco chambers to host Commissioner Candidate Forum
Several of the area chambers of commerce will be hosting a forum for the public to learn about the candidates seeking the office of Montgomery County Commissioner. The candidates include current commissioners, Dr. Val Arkoosh, Ken Lawrence, Joe Gale and Whitpain Township Board of Supervisors Chairman, Fred Conner. The program will be a Q&A format…
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Gov. Wolf changes stance on recreational marijuana, calls for full legalization
Gov. Tom Wolf has changed his stance on recreational marijuana and has joined Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in calling for its full legalization in Pennsylvania, writes Jan Murphy for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Wolf previously said he wanted to study the experience of the other 11 states and the District of Columbia that have passed laws…
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