Spotlight Reports Even as the final details of the plan are being penned, Corman is jetting off to a ritzy fundraiser organized by one in a trio of companies that has cornered the market on the business practice Corman’s lobbying reform legislation aims to stop. The Harrisburg-based firms, called The Mavericks, fundraise for elected officials, run their political campaigns, … [Read more...] about Republican Legislators Propose Curbing Lobbyists – As GOP PA Senate Leader Attends $5K/Head Fundraiser in Arizona
Plans Take Shape For Sept. ’22 Lower Merion Middle School Opening
Click here to see full infographic. Last week, Lower Merion School District Superintendent Robert Copeland revealed his proposal for the new middle school. The plan targets September of 2022 as the opening for the new school. As it stands now, students from Belmont Hills and Penn Valley School will continue to advance to Welsh Valley Middle School. Students from Merion … [Read more...] about Plans Take Shape For Sept. ’22 Lower Merion Middle School Opening
In Off-off Election Year Mail Voting In PA Is Still Popular
As of May 3, State is reporting 741,500 requests for mail ballots The Pennsylvania Department of State reported on Monday (May 3) that 43,602 voters had applied for "Absentee Ballots" for the May 18 Primary, and 698,280 had applied for "No Excuse Mail Ballots." Voters still have until 5:00 PM on May 11 to apply for mail ballots. Democrats still prefer vote-by-mail, a lot … [Read more...] about In Off-off Election Year Mail Voting In PA Is Still Popular
Bar Mitzvah Boy Fills Beth Hillel With Cardboard Cutouts For Charity Fun Raiser
There wasn't much "Bar" but there was plenty of "Mitzvah" for Alex Kohn's "Coming-of-Age Celebration" at Beth Hillel Synagogue, this past February.Because of Covid, family and friends had to settle for joining the Kohns big event, via Zoom. But that didn't stop Alex from raising $1,800 for his favorite charity, Eldernet of Lower Merion and Narberth. According to ABC-6:Alex came … [Read more...] about Bar Mitzvah Boy Fills Beth Hillel With Cardboard Cutouts For Charity Fun Raiser
PA Supreme Court Picks Trump Critic As Redistricting Chair
On Monday (May 3) the Pennsylvania Supreme Court appointed Mark A. Nordenberg of Allegheny County to the chairmanship of the Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission. When census data is completed later this year, the commission will begin the job of redrawing the lines Pennsylvania's state senate and house districts. Mark Nordenberg, named Chair of the … [Read more...] about PA Supreme Court Picks Trump Critic As Redistricting Chair