By Bob Stewart
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FeaturesWalking the Walk, Talking the Talk: Philadelphia Activists March on Harrisburg
When Tone Starks gets to talking, you better be ready for a political earful. And when he starts walking, you’d best go ahead and make an appointment for a foot…
Bob Stewart | 05/15/2017 -
PoliticsBeth Grossman: Getting to Know the Lone Republican in the District Attorney Race
Considering where Beth Grossman grew up, it would be easy to call her a suburban girl. Lower Moreland has great schools, single homes, low crime — the works. It’s the…
Bob Stewart | 05/09/2017 -
PoliticsJoe Khan: Corruption Buster Aims to Bring His Federal Experience to DA Office
In some small Pennsylvania cities, about a hour or so outside of Philly, you’ll find minor league hockey and baseball players trying to make it to the bigs. You’ll also…
Bob Stewart | 05/09/2017 -
Features in KensingtonAs The 197th Turns: The Official Timeline
Spirit News has been covering the drama-filled special election for the 197th Legislative District for the past few months. The story has been long and with no shortage of twists…
Bob Stewart, Steve Bohnel and Max Pulcini | 04/14/2017 -
Community in HarrowgateHarrowgate Residents Pitch in to Cleanup Harrowgate Park
Despite the chilly morning, dozens of Harrowgate residents pitched in to clean up Harrowgate Park. The coffee certainly helped. As part of the 10th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup,…
Bob Stewart | 04/14/2017 -
Features in Kensington
“RepubliGreens” File Federal Lawsuit for 197th
Lawyers for the the Green Party and Republican Party filed suit seeking to void the results of the recent special election in the 197th state legislative district. The plaintiffs are…
Bob Stewart | 04/07/2017 -
Features in FishtownBEING CONSTRUCTED: Who Ya Gonna Call When Constructions Got You Concerned? Not L&I, Apparently
His heart issues started to flare up when he heard the engineer tell him and his wife “to expect problems.” The heart issues got worse when the builder told…
Bob Stewart | 04/05/2017 -
FeaturesTrump’s Russian Speaking Lawyer Once Represented Local District After Winning Voter Fraud Suit
Back in 1993, a special election was held to fill the 2nd Senatorial District seat due to the death of State Sen. Frank Lynch earlier that year. The Democrats…
Bob Stewart | 04/04/2017 -
OpinionDid Democracy Die in Philly After the 197th Special Election?
Imagine it’s a Sunday afternoon in late October. The Dallas Cowboys are at the Linc with the ball at their own 20, first and ten. Before the ball is snapped…
Bob Stewart | 03/30/2017 -
Features in Kensington“Write-In or Wrong-In?” Did Electioneering Steal a State Rep Seat?
The race to fill Leslie Acosta’s seat in the 197th district has been a circus since she resigned in disgrace after receiving a felony corruption conviction this past January. Cheri…
Ptah Gabrie and Bob Stewart | 03/22/2017 -
Features in Kensington
As the 197th Turns: Decision Day Draws Near For Special Election Chock Full of Residency Hearings, Felonies, Write-In Candidates, Threats, Vandalism and PA Supreme Court Rulings
On March 21st, the 197th Legislative District will hold a special election to name a new state representative to Harrisburg. But this election is more than just “special” — it’s…
Bob Stewart | 03/15/2017 -
News“You Will Pay Bitch For Fred”: Republican Candidate for the 197th Receives Suspicious Threat at Her Home
In the ongoing soap opera that we’ll continue to call “As the 197th Turns,” Lucinda Little, the Republican candidate for 197th Legislative District, woke up Monday to a threat in…
Bob Stewart | 02/27/2017