(From a press release) This fall, the Philadelphia region will become the world’s only destination where visitors can step into history and participate in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration honoring the 250th birthdays of the United States Navy and Marine Corps., which will take place October 9 to 16, With additional events on November 7 to 11, […]
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GOP Pushes Voters to Oust Three PA Supreme Court Justices
Coming to a neighborhood near you: yard signs telling you to vote “yes” to retain three state Supreme Court justices or “no” to oust them. Pennsylvania Republicans are asking voters this November to vote against retaining the trio. Democrats want them to vote “yes” for those three justices, who were elected as Democrats: Christine Donohue, […]
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Constantopoulos: Can the U.S. Break China’s Mineral Stranglehold?
It is always tempting to be gloomy about China’s domination of the world’s mineral supply. China is the top producer of two-thirds of the minerals that the U.S government deems critical. This dominance creates a grave strategic vulnerability. However, an extraordinary success in America’s effort to compete with China is passing almost unnoticed. It illustrates the cost of ignoring good news — in […]
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Lawsuit Targets PA Policy on Mismatched Voter IDs
For years, when registering to vote, Pennsylvanians could list driver’s license numbers or Social Security numbers that did not match government databases on their applications. The Department of State and Secretary Al Schmidt instructed county boards of elections to stand down and refrain from verifying voters’ identities in the event of a mismatch, according to […]
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Federal Probe Launched into Unionville-Chadds Ford School District after Parent Complaints
(This article first appeared in Broad & Liberty) United States Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum earlier this month with the subject, “Upholding constitutional rights and parental authority in America’s education system.” She sent the document to all United States Attorneys in the country, telling them that “parents have the right and the responsibility to speak […]
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Amid Political Violence, ChesCo Dems Attack ICE as Agents of ‘Fascist’ Trump Regime
Despite calls to “lower the temperature” from both sides of the political aisle, Delaware Valley Democrats continue to label President Donald Trump and his supporters “fascists” who support “eliminating” racial and religious minorities. Less than a week after a gunman shot up an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, the Chester County Democratic Party […]
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Garrity Slams Shapiro During Bucks County Campaign Stop
During a campaign stop in Newtown last week, Republican Stacy Garrity, the state treasurer who hopes to become Pennsylvania’s next governor, went on the offense against incumbent Democrat Gov. Josh Shapiro (D). “For Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania is a stepping stone,” Garrity told an enthusiastic crowd. “And for all of us, Pennsylvania is our home.” She’s been […]
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VOGEL: Want More Ships? Fix How Washington Builds Them
President Donald Trump’s call for new investment in U.S. shipbuilding comes at a pivotal moment. From icebreakers to training ships, America faces rising demand for vessels even as foreign competitors pour billions into their own yards. But there has been significant concern about how America can keep up. Government shipbuilding programs have fallen behind due […]
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Van Blunk and Peachey Speak About Unclaimed Property at Farry’s Senior Expo
(From a press release) What is “unclaimed property” and how do you get it back? Deputy Treasurer Julie Peachey today joined with Bucks County Controller Pamela Van Blunk, Senator Frank Farry (R-6), Representative Shelby Labs (R-143), Representative Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson (R-18) and Representative Joe Hogan (R-142) to encourage Pennsylvanians to search for unclaimed property. “I’m excited […]
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Trump DOJ Sues PA Over Refusal to Provide Voter Registration Rolls
The Trump administration’s Department of Justice is suing six states, including Pennsylvania, for failing to provide accurate voter registration rolls. “Clean voter rolls are the foundation of free and fair elections,” U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in announcing the lawsuit. “Every state has a responsibility to ensure that voter registration records are accurate, accessible, […]