ABC-6 reported that Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, who represents the 5th Congressional District, which includes almost half of Lower Merion, was carjacked today. The incident occurred at FDR Park in South Philadelphia. According to the Inquirer - Around 2:45 p.m., Scanlon was walking alone back to her car on the 1900 block of Pattison Avenue when she was approached … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon Car-Jacked And Robbed
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New Map Takes DeLissio Out Of LM – Puts Another Democratic Incumbent In her District
Rep. Pam DeLissio is currently one of four members of the Pennsylvania House who represent parts of Lower Merion. Her 194th District is mostly comprised of Manayunk, Roxborough and East Falls. All of Belmont Hills and parts of Penn Valley and Bala Cynwyd are also included in the 194th. However, no areas of Lower Merion will be included in the 194th District if the proposed map … [Read more...] about New Map Takes DeLissio Out Of LM – Puts Another Democratic Incumbent In her District
Pennsylvania Politics As Usual December 22, 2021
Rep. Scott Perry denies Jan. 6 panel’s request for interview. In a statement, Perry called the committee “illegitimate.” | AP Pa. Supreme Court rules against Marsy’s Law; says victims’ right amendment cannot be enacted | Penn Capital Star Republican lawmakers aiming to expand what they call a “forensic investigation” of Pennsylvania’s 2020 election into a new … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Politics As Usual December 22, 2021
Wolf Says That He Will Either Sign Or Veto Any Maps The Legislature Sends Him
In an interview with ABC-27's (Harrisburg) Dennis Owens that was aired on Friday (December 17), Tom Wolf said, "My role is to either sign or veto whatever the General Assembly sends me." Wolf confirmed what Owens suggested, that the governor wasn't really engaging with them "saying we don't like this, we don't like that" - that governor was just waiting until the legislature … [Read more...] about Wolf Says That He Will Either Sign Or Veto Any Maps The Legislature Sends Him
Lower Merion Commissioners Give Firefighters A Bigger Tax Break
At their meeting on Wednesday night (December 15), the Lower Merion Board of Commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance that increases the tax credit of Lower Merion's volunteer firefighters from 20% to up to 100%. https://youtu.be/rhcDkyEghI8After the ordinance passed, Board President, Dan Bernheim noted rather pointedly that the firefighters' bigger tax credit only applies … [Read more...] about Lower Merion Commissioners Give Firefighters A Bigger Tax Break