Earley faces caucus dilemmas as first Black Republican
Harrisburg state Rep elect Art Earley of Chester confronts duties in January as a Republican Black caucus member. He may join the existing Democratic Black caucus while preserving party ties, risking conflict between the two groups over key minority and welfare issues, including the death penalty stance.
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Earley
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K. Groy Irvis
Pittsburgh
Capital By Harold D. Ellis Daily Times Harrisburg Bureau
Harrisburg reporters recap political developments from the state capital with brief notes on legislation and key actors. The dispatch highlights committee actions, budget items, and anticipated votes shaping policy directives in the current session.
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Harold D. Ellis
Daily Times
Harrisburg
Earley faces tough votes amid party and black caucus strains
Philadelphia representative Earley says conflicts will arise when black and Republican caucuses diverge. Jim Barber notes caucus support while not pressuring votes. Matthew Ryan cites lack of unit rule and peer pressure. Earley vows careful, best-possible decisions despite potential retaliation or sticky outcomes.
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Edgmont plans five mill tax increase on budget
Edgmont township will raise the total tax rate to 12 mills from last year as it submits a preliminary budget by December 29. The 3 mill fire tax and the $5 per capita tax plus the 1 percent real estate transfer tax remain. Supervisor Elmer Chip Fuller III named roadmaster with salary to be set by editors, and L. Stewart Cochrane resigned from the planning commission after a 10 year term. Residents may apply to join the planning commission. Castle Rock residents offer $616 toward installation of a hydrant costing $2,200 in their area.
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Corre Edgmont
Board of Supervisors
Elmer
Chip) Filler
L. Stewart Cochrane
Planning Commission
FRIT eyes Lit Brothers store as part of Pennsylvania shopping center buys
Federal Realty Investment Trust shows a plan to acquire Lawrence Park Center in Delaware County Feasterville Plaza in Bucks County and Flourtown Shopping Center in Montgomery County plus other centers in Shillington Lancaster and Parsippany Troy Hills Middletown New Jersey. The Lit Brothers department store remains vacant after closing in 1977 amid Amterre Development and Food Fair financial troubles.
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Lawrence Park Center
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Federal Realty Investment Trust
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Lit Brothers
Samuel J. Gorlitz
Golitz
Philadelphia Securities Association
Delaware County
Feasterville Plaza
Bucks County
Flourtown
Montgomery County
Shillington
Lancaster
Parsippany
Troy Hills
Middletown
N.J
Amterre Development Inc
Bala-Cynwyd
Food Fair, Inc
Chevy Chase
Gorlitz
Amterre
Registration drive underway in Chester
Chester Democratic mayoral candidate Eugene Floyd 27 says his staff with community groups is running a citywide voter registration drive at 55 locations. He estimates 30,000 eligible residents are unregistered ahead of the May 15 primary with deadlines April 16. Floyd notes venues include homes due to access limits and lists several contacts for information and forms. He also announces a Chester forum at William Penn Homes and an appearance at St Luke’s Church.
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Eugene Floyd
Floyd
Penn St
NAACP
Community Assistance Project
Delaware Legal Assistance Association
Delaware County Legal Assistance Association
William Penn Homes
3Rd and
Franklin Sts
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