Monthly Archives: April, 2012

Mark Cohen gets his first challenge in nearly 30 years

State Rep. Mark Cohen, first elected in 1974, hasn’t faced a primary challenge since 1984, when he crushed Arthur M. Holst with 87 percent...

It’s a rematch, minus one, for freshman Kevin Boyle

The Democratic ward leaders are divided in the 172nd Legislative District.John Sabatina (56th), Pat Parkinson (57th) and Bernice Hill (63rd) want to fire incumbent...

Redistricting panel offers new plan

Under the Legislative Reapportionment Commission plan passed last week, many local Senate and House districts stay somewhat similar, while a few are dramatically altered.The...

Schwartz foe is looking for the write-in stuff

Nathan Kleinman has an ambitious goal on Tuesday.Kleinman, 29, is a write-in candidate in the Democratic primary in the 13th Congressional District against four-term Rep....

Judge frets over mountain of bench warrants

When Common Pleas Court Judge Chris Wogan last visited the Burholme Community Town Watch and Civic Association, he assailed the Clerk of Quarter Sessions office.Wogan,...

In the 169th district, a pair of hearty contests

Finally, there’s some competition in the 169th Legislative District.Former Rep. Denny O’Brien, a Republican, last faced a Democratic challenge in 1998.Last year, O’Brien proved his...

A busy ballot faces voters on Tuesday

Pennsylvania Republicans will choose among five candidates in next week’s primary for United States Senate, and undecided voters will get to see the hopefuls...

Have a gripe? iPhone your councilman

By Hayden MitmanTimes Staff WriterNewly elected City Councilman Bobby Henon (D-6th cist.) might just be the most technologically savvy politician in the city.It’s a role the councilman...

Lawmakers call for more transportation funding

From left: State Rep. Brendan Boyle, Abington Township Commissioner Madeleine Dean and state Rep. Kevin Boyle hold a news conference in a parking lot...

It’s happened again: More tire slashings

Tires were slashed on at least 10 more cars in the Mayfair/Holmesburg area early on Monday.Unknown vandals struck again in the area of Erdrick and...
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