Government & Politics
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Delaware County Could be First in the State to Ban Ghost Guns
Delaware County is on its way to becoming the first Philadelphia suburb and one of the first counties in the state to ban ghost guns, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. An ordinance before Delaware County Council bans ghost guns, bump stocks and glock switches. The council votes next month on the ordinance. It…
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Governor Shapiro’s Social Media Strategy Earned Him the Nickname, TikTok Josh
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, often seen as a serious political figure, has embraced a new persona, writes Jack Fowler for National Review. Abington’s Shapiro is heavy on social media and light on policy substance, according to critics. Dubbed “TikTok Josh” by the Commonwealth Foundation, Shapiro has built an online presence filled with playful videos, from…
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Delaware County Parties Name Endorsed Candidates for Primary
Democratic and Republican leaders have announced their endorsed Primary candidates for county-level positions in the May 20 Pennsylvania Primary Election, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The Democratic slate of unopposed candidates includes Joanne Phillips of Middletown and incumbent Richard Womack of Darby Township for county council and Mike Power of Thornbury and…
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Shapiro Secures $2 Billion in Federal Aid After Legal Battle with Trump Administration
Josh Shapiro announced Monday that over $2 billion in federal aid—previously frozen by the Trump administration—is now accessible, reports Marc Levy for The Reporter. The Abington native had sued in federal court earlier this month, challenging the funding pause as illegal and unconstitutional. The withheld aid, tied to key infrastructure and environmental projects, included funding…
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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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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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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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Bala Cynwyd’s Jeffrey Yass Advocates to Keep TikTok in the US
Jeffrey 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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Pennsylvania’s REAL ID Deadline Approaches: Less Than Four Months Left
The REAL ID deadline is just around the corner for Pennsylvania, writes Tiana Eicher for the Pittsburgh Magazine. Starting on May 7, if you do not have a REAL ID, you will need either a valid U.S. passport or military ID to fly within the country or enter a military base or federal building. The…
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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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West Philly Native, Basketball Legend Once Set Out to Help Richard Nixon Win Over Black Voters in 1968 Election
In 1968, Wilt Chamberlain was the biggest basketball star in the world and Richard Nixon was the Republican candidate for president. That year, they collaborated in an effort to help Nixon win over Black voters and the 1968 presidential election, writes Shaun Assael for Politico. It was April 9, 1968. The two had just attended…
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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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Mayor Parker Lobbies to Bring Biden Presidential Library to Philadelphia
There is rising speculation as to where the legacy of President Joe Biden’s four years in office will be physically remembered, and Mayor Cherelle Parker wants it to be in Philadelphia, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. Biden happens to have several connections to Philadelphia. He officially launched his bid for the White House in 2019…
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PA State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta Announces Bid for DNC Vice Chair Role
Malcolm Kenyatta, Pennsylvania State Representative and North Philadelphia native, recently announced that he is running to become a Democratic National Committee vice chair in the 2025 election, writes Evelyn Blower for The Temple News. He will officially be up for election on February 1 in National Harbor, Maryland. The DNC vice chair role is one…
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State Legislators Plan Another Attempt to Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
State legislators plan to introduce a bill that would more than double Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, raising it from $7.25 to $15, writes Pat Loeb for KYW Newsradio. State Rep. Patty Kim, soon to become a state senator, has been pushing to raise the minimum wage since 2013, when she first took office. Her furthest progress…
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Here’s What Happened When Jimmy Carter Visited Lansdowne
A Lansdowne family of 11 hold a cherished memory of the day President Jimmy Carter visited their home, writes Jennifer Lynn for WHYY. In October 1980, Jimmy Carter, running for re-election, reached out to Joe and Bertha Phillips, two Catholic Democrats, to see if he could host a question-and-answer session from the backyard of their…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Looks Back At Historic First Year in Office While Charting Path Forward
On Friday, December 20, Mayor Cherelle Parker gave her first “State of the City” address as mayor, highlighting the substantial efforts and accomplishments of her administration’s first year in office. To begin her remarks, Parker emphasized what she came into office to do. “I did not run to be mayor of the city of Philadelphia…
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Strike Averted: Upper Darby Workers Reach New Contract Agreement
Upper Darby Township has reached a contract agreement with its municipal workers, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Transport Workers Union of America Local 234, representing 115 municipal workers in Upper Darby, had unanimously voted to authorize a strike Monday for as early as New Year’s Day. The walkout would have affected trash collection, street maintenance…
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