Monthly Archives: May 2009

District Attorney Stan Rebert has just conceded to Tom Kearney. It’s the end of an era. Stan’s been D.A. for 24 years. Maybe voters thought it was time for him to go. Maybe they thought it was time for a … Continue reading →

As Kim Bracey glided to victory in the Democratic primary, the historic nature of her victory wasn’t lost on former York City Councilman and community elder statesman Ray Crenshaw. If she wins in November, Bracey would be the city’s first … Continue reading →

Most of the political gatherings were fairly low key. D.A. candidate Tom Kearney’s supporters gathered at Spataro’s restaurant on Roosevelt Avenue, where they ate pasta ad awaited results. Early in the evening, Kearney was feeling confident. Early results from suburban … Continue reading →

Patrick Dugan is running for judge in Philadelphia. Sure, we can’t vote for him here — even under the flexible Philly election laws — but I think we can get behind his candidacy. The man knows how to appeal to … Continue reading →

Last fall, the polling place at the Grantley Fire Co. in Spring Garden Township was a circus. The line stretched down the block, a two-hour wait for voters. A musician set up a portable rig outside the fire hall and … Continue reading →

York County Coroner Barry Bloss Sr. was at the Springettsbury Township polling place at the Eastside Church on Eastern Boulevard, handing out literature for his son, Barry Jr., a city cop running for district justice. Barry Jr.’s opponent, Mike Sciangula, … Continue reading →

Talked to one old guy at the polls. He talked about the economy and how bad it was and how much he hopes President Obama can turn it around. He grew up during the tail end of the Great Depression. … Continue reading →