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Who is Dave Sunday, a Republican running for Pa. attorney general?
Sunday was elected York County district attorney in 2017. He leads a team that prosecutes approximately 9,000 criminal cases annually.
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Pa. election 2024: A guide to vetting primary legislative candidates
There are a few ways to evaluate lawmakers, including reading the legislative memos they’ve circulated and bills they’ve signed.
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Who is Jack Stollsteimer, a Democrat running for Pa. attorney general?
Stollsteimer previously served as an assistant district attorney in Delaware County. He later was an assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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Voting rights groups appeal ruling that directs Pa. to reject undated mail ballots
A favorable outcome for the NAACP-led plaintiffs could ensure thousands of mail ballots are counted in November, but it would not happen in time for the April 23 primary.
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Who is Jared Solomon, a Democrat running for Pa. attorney general?
Solomon has represented the 202nd District in the state House, which encompasses part of northeast Philadelphia, since 2017.
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Who is Joe Khan, a Democrat running for Pa. attorney general?
He has served as an assistant district attorney in Philadelphia, assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and Bucks County solicitor.
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As a “reemerging gateway,” immigrants have driven Philadelphia’s overall population growth in recent decades.
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Listen 1:10Simpson's attorney confirmed to TMZ he died Wednesday night in Las Vegas.
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The 2024 State of The City report outlined Philadelphia’s improving economic metrics — and ever-present factors that threaten future progress.
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WHYY’s ‘The Pulse’ celebrates 10 years on the air
Supporters leaned in to watch host Maiken Scott interview guests live for her weekly science and health show.
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Listen 1:01Cherry Blossom Festival, Philadanco and ‘Hadestown’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
April 11–14: Chef Conference in Philly, Vicki Lawrence in N.J. and “Deathtrap” in Del. are among the weekend highlights.
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Listen 4:49Philly City Council may expand ‘displaced worker’ law despite business pushback
As office towers are retrofitted, residential buildings’ unionized cleaners in Center City say they worry about job security. But businesses say proposed changes go too far.
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The HOMES Campaign aims to combat rising rent prices, low-quality homes and increasing displacement in Delaware.
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Listen 1:33Race to watch: Contested primary race for Pa. treasurer
Republican incumbent Stacy Garrity does not have a primary challenger. Democratic candidates Ryan Bizzarro and Erin McClelland are facing off to be the sole nominee.
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Parker reveals more of her plan to make Philly ‘Clean and Green’
The effort will include crews dedicated to neighborhood cleanup and more trash cans on city streets.
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