As the weather turns colder, millions of families are bracing for another season of high energy costs and, for many, the threat of going without heat. One truth is impossible to ignore: Energy is becoming a luxury. In the last year, residential electricity prices have risen 6.5 percent nationwide, according to the U.S. Energy Information […]
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Delaware County FOP Backs Retaining Judges Amoroso, Pileggi, and Scanlon
(from a press release) The Delaware County Fraternal Order of Police (Lodge 27), which represents over 1,300 law enforcement members, today announced its support for the retention of Judges Margaret Amoroso, Dominic Pileggi, and Anthony Scanlon to the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. “The Delaware County Fraternal Order of Police is pleased to unanimously […]
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KAISER: AI Action Plan Sets the Right Course
For the 21st century, the United States has led the world in every major technological breakthrough, a record that has secured our nation’s place as an economic and political leader. This leadership has never been about technology alone — it has been about values. Our innovations embody the ideals of free speech, individual rights and […]
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The Experiment Continues: The American Imperative to Leave Others Alone
When Thomas Jefferson included the words “… Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” in the Declaration of Independence, he signaled that America was different, even revolutionary. Gone were the tribal rights of Englishmen. In their stead were universal, individual rights. Individualism — defined as “the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant” and, […]
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CIARROCCHI: Suburban Star Chambers
(This column first appeared in Broad & Liberty) The “star chamber” has been brought to Chester County — and, Delaware and Montgomery Counties. The unstoppable, government-growing, power-seeking Democratic majority ignored questions and concerns to create an Orwellian-named “Human Relations Commission.” To stop “hate.” If you run a daycare or pre-school, a local sports program, or […]
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Planners Project 100,000 More Residents by 2050 in Montgomery County
The historic Ambler Theater on Tuesday hosted a presentation on Montgomery County’s upcoming 2050 “A Comprehensive Plan for a Changing World,” while also celebrating the county Planning Commission’s 75th anniversary. County planners project Montgomery County will gain about 100,000 new residents over the next 25 years. “Housing prices and rental prices are outpacing inflation,” said […]
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Despite Critics, Philadelphia Flies Communist Chinese Flag Over City Hall
Philadelphia officials allowed the flag of China and its communist regime to fly over City Hall on Tuesday, a decision that sparked outrage. Sept. 30 marked the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China by Mao Zedong, who served as its first chairman until his death in 1976. The ceremony is […]
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GIORDANO: Want to Stop Political Violence, Democrats? Stop Using the ‘N’ Word.
In the aftermath of the killing of Charlie Kirk and other violent incidents like the shooting at the ICE facility in Dallas, there has been a lot of talk about lowering the temperature of political debate. Many of the suggestions are vague and difficult to monitor. However, one practice that has become a political cottage […]
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Sunday Joins Investigation into Big Tech Environmental Claims
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday joined other Republican state attorneys general to investigate big tech companies regarding their allegedly deceptive claims that they are powered in large part by renewable energy. “Big Tech is in our homes and hands every single day, so we must hold them to the highest standard of transparency and truth,” […]
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Progressive Groups Ask Court to Block Sheriff’s Agreement to Support Immigration Enforcement
A Bucks County judge heard from witnesses last Friday in a case filed against Sheriff Fred Harran and Bucks County over his agreement to participate in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) task force. The program enables local law enforcement to support ICE in immigration enforcement and perform certain duties. Harran believes it will […]