Letter to the Editor: It’s time for change at Delco Prison

September 1, 2019

There is only one privately run prison in Pennsylvania, and it is located right here in Delaware County. The George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Thornton is owned by the county but has been managed by a Florida-based company, GEO Group, since 1998. Every year,...

Sen. Kearney honored with Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award

August 28, 2019

State Sen. Tim Kearney, D–26 of Swarthmore, was presented with the Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award from Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania, earlier this week. The award is presented to individuals who have served as advocates and ambassadors for crime victims across the...

Senator Kearney Honored as Guardian of Victims’ Rights

August 26, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, PA − August 26, 2019 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) was today presented with the Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award from Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania.

“I’m humbled to receive the Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award from the fearless advocates at Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania,” said Senator Kearney.

Town hall on guns brings out supporters, opponents

August 21, 2019

MORTON — People were quick to pull the trigger on their views about guns Tuesday night at a town hall discussion that brought together elected leaders and advocates in the latest talk on the hot button policy issue following two more high-profile mass shootings in the...

Elected officials urged to become advocate for the ‘Y’

August 15, 2019

Easttown — Wednesday was an exciting day at the YMCA of Greater Brandywines’ Berwyn campus. For the 500 campers it was Wacky Wednesday, while for the many visiting officials it was Advocacy Day, a chance to see firsthand the organizations efforts to making Chester...

Senator Tim Kearney to Host Gun Violence Town Hall

August 13, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, PA − August 13, 2019 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) will be holding a town hall on gun violence at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit on Tuesday, August 20. The town hall will focus on how gun violence has impacted our community and how we...

Local Pet Expo features information, resources and fun

August 12, 2019

State Rep. Leanne Krueger, in conjunction with State Sen. Tim Kearney, will hold a Pet Expo 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Folsom Fire Company, 411 Sutton Ave.,Folsom. The fun-filled, informative outdoor event is geared toward community pet owners, animal lovers and...

Ridley’s Kinder Park redevelopment gets boost with $1M grant

August 10, 2019

RIDLEY TOWNSHIP— Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) announced a $1 million grant for the Kinder Park redevelopment project in Ridley Township, bringing total state funding for the project’s final phase to $3.68 million. Kinder Park is the Delaware County Housing...