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$2.5 Million New Spending Announced For Diversity, Equity, Inclusion At Pennsylvania Colleges

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State Senator Art Heywood (D, Philadelphia) posted an announcement on his website, Wednesday (July 21), announcing that $2.5 million in funding would be made available to the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) for new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. According to Heywoods website - The $2.5 million will help to promote diversity … [Read more...] about $2.5 Million New Spending Announced For Diversity, Equity, Inclusion At Pennsylvania Colleges

Scooter Share Legal In Pittsburgh, Still Banned In Philly

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Scooter share legalized for Pittsburgh only, still banned in Philadelphia https://t.co/qCYoGno63w pic.twitter.com/6FJZJCci2p— Billy Penn (@billy_penn) July 9, 2021 Earlier this month, DowntownPittsbugh.com reported that the City of Pittsburgh is officially launching electric scooters – also referred to as “e-scooters” – to the public on Friday, July 9, with … [Read more...] about Scooter Share Legal In Pittsburgh, Still Banned In Philly

Upper Darby State Rep. Margo Davidson Charged With Theft – Will Resign

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Numerous sources reported on Thursday (July 22) that State Representative Margo Davidson will be resigning, after being charged by the state attorney general with misappropriating tax-payer funds and campaign funds.Davidson is a Democrat who represents the 164th District, which includes much of Upper Darby, East Lansdowne, Milbourne and parts of Yeadon. From the website of the … [Read more...] about Upper Darby State Rep. Margo Davidson Charged With Theft – Will Resign

Narberth Council Passes Historic District Ordinance

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On Wednesday night (July 21), by a vote of 5-2, Narberth Borough Council passed a  controversial ordinance that creates a "historic district" for most of the borough. Among the two-dozen residents who participated in "Public Comment," about half supported passage of the ordinance and half were opposed to it. Council members voting in favor of the ordinance Bob … [Read more...] about Narberth Council Passes Historic District Ordinance