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People with firearms at polls risk facing criminal charges
Carrying a gun may be legal, but voter intimidation is not.
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2.2 million mail or absentee ballots already returned in Pa.
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar says that number represents 73% of ballots requested. In 2016, just 266,208 civilians cast absentee ballots.
6 years ago
Wednesday release set for bodycam footage, 911 tape in Wallace shooting
The curfew will run until 6 a.m. Saturday. It is the second imposed since Monday’s shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. by police officers in West Philadelphia.
6 years ago
More than 60 people cited for violating gathering limits near University of Delaware
Halloween parties may have started a bit early in Newark, Delaware. Police cited more than 60 people for violating the city's limit on public gathering size.
6 years ago
More than 3 million voters have applied for a mail ballot in the November election after the Pennsylvania legislature approved no-excuse mail-in voting last year.
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‘He’s nonviolent’: Friends, family of arrested West Philly activist rally to rebuke federal charges
Activist and school teacher Anthony Smith was arrested Wednesday on federal charges. Friends say it’s a political stunt and that he’s innocent.
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Businesses left reeling after being targeted by looters
Troy Moore said the looting and vandalism of local commercial corridors and shopping centers will have a ripple impact on the affected communities.
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National Guard arrives at City Hall after Walter Wallace Jr. killing by police
Earlier this week, Mayor Jim Kenney said the National Guard was called in for "what's going on in the streets right now."
6 years ago
An Election Day role for National Guard? Maybe, but limited
The Guard’s likely roles will be less visible — filling in as poll workers and providing cybersecurity expertise in monitoring potential intrusions into election systems.
6 years ago
For one, it’s less regulation and spending — but others say they want politicians to help the farming community meet the challenges of climate change.
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The comment "erodes trust" in the federal government’s obligation to help protect people regardless of politics, a national disaster expert said.
6 years ago
They want to vote, but legally can’t. The Pa. voices that won’t be heard
Due to age, immigration status, or lack of a permanent address, millions of Pennsylvanians whose lives will be shaped by the 2020 election cannot vote in it.
6 years ago
Dear Millennial and Gen Z voters, your ballot matters
The Millennial and Gen Z voter bloc is poised to overtake Baby Boomers in power at the polls.
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A party-flipper and a Kennedy: The buzzy race for N.J.’s 2nd Congressional District
Two years ago, Van Drew managed to win the seat as a conservative Democrat. Now he tries to defend it from Amy Kennedy as a Republican.
6 years ago
Listen 4:52A Renaissance band leans on tech for a pandemic performance
For 35 years, Piffaro the Renaissance Band has faithfully played 17th century music. This year, it had to think outside the box.
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