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DVN Joins Over 60 Media Outlets Protesting Press Restrictions For Impeachment Trial

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, January 17, 2020

An Opinion By Alex Lloyd Gross This online publication is proud to lends it’s name and support for Reporters Committee For Freedom Of the Press as they issue an addendum to a letter to Senate Leaders Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer. The media organizations are outraged at overly restrictive regulations for covering the impeachment…

Speed Cameras To Be Installed On Roosevelt Boulevard

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, January 13, 2020

By Alex Lloyd Gross The most controversial enforcement program is going to start this spring on the Roosevelt Boulevard. The installation of speed cameras and ticketing of drivers that exceed the posted speed limit by more than 11 MPH. A press conference was held today, January 13, 2020 on the Blvd at Solly Avenue, one…

State Rep John Galloway Introduces Two Bills That Help Mental Illness In Schools

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, January 8, 2020

HARRISBURG, Jan. 6 – State Rep. John Galloway introduced two bills in the House this week that would expand access to mental health resources for children in order to address the growing numbers of children and teenagers suffering from mental health disorders. Approximately one in six children between the ages of 6 and 17 in…

Rep Wendy Ullman Gets $53,000 in State Grant Money For Bucks County

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, January 7, 2020

DOYLESTOWN, Jan. 6 – State Rep. Wendy Ullman, D-Bucks, today announced that Bucks County schools were awarded $53,000 in state grants to help improve students’ employment skills. Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22 and Palisades School District were each awarded $25,000 Teacher in the Workplace Grants, which will enable teachers to visit local employers and identify…

Mayor James Kenney Sworn In At the Met

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, January 6, 2020

By Alex Lloyd Gross Traffic was heavily congested on the 800 block of North Broad Street this morning, January 6 2019. The streets around the Met were filled with people trying to park and get into the Met, to see city council and Mayor James Kenney take the oath of office. The ceremony was scheduled…

Mike Bloomberg Visits Philly, Tours Market and Opens Campaign Office

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, December 21, 2019

By Alex Lloyd Gross Michael Bloomberg, the media titan and three term Mayor of New York City wants to be President of the United States. He is putting his own money on the table to do it and is opening campaign offices in major cities across America. Today, December 21, 2019 he came to Philadelphia, …

President Trump IMPEACHED

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, December 18, 2019

By Alex Lloyd Gross Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States has been impeached by a partisan vote in the house. President Trump did not participant[ate in the house proceedings and has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing. This all stems from his trying to get the Ukraine to launch an investigation into Joe…

Protesters For and Against Impeachment Converge at Fitzpatrick’s Office

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, December 17, 2019

By Alex Lloyd Gross The proposed impeachment of President Donald J. Trump is a hot topic and people are loyal to their opinions. With the house ready for a vote tomorrow December 18 2019, dueling protests were held outside the Bucks County Office of Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (r-8). Several hundred people gathered around some small…

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick Statement on President Trump Impeachment

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

WASHINGTON—Second only to declaring war, impeaching a President and overturning the results of an election is the most significant action that Congress can take. Impeachment is a constitutional nuclear option of last resort. Historical precedent demands that this only occurs in the most extreme of circumstances, and should happen only after a formal law enforcement…

Did Cadets Use Racist Hand Signals During Army-Navy Game?

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, December 16, 2019

By Alex Lloyd Gross It takes a lot to get into West point or Annapolis Military Academies. Now both institutions are looking to see if their recruits have used a racist hand sign during the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia this past weekend. Photos show the symbol being used. However is it harmless fun or does…