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As mayoral bids mount, a dwindling Philly Council will soon meet in person
The move comes after three members resigned their seats this week to launch campaigns for mayor.
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Delaware’s first ‘election protection’ program launches ahead of state’s primary vote
Volunteer poll monitors will work outside Delaware’s polls for next week’s primary and the November general election.
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Fetterman agrees to 1 debate against Oz in Pa. Senate race
The campaign said Wednesday that Fetterman would participate in a televised debate in mid- to late October.
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Philadelphia poll workers are about to get a raise
City officials hope the pay bump, which is set to be approved next week, will help bring new people into the Election Day fold.
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New Jersey’s Black Heritage Trail signed into law
The trail will consist of historical markers placed at various sites in the state that commemorate African American contributions.
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Philly is spending millions to help low-income residents resolve tangled titles
The money is part of the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative, and will go to four legal aid groups with a history of helping people claim legal ownership of their homes.
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Rocky the Musical is getting its Philly debut, but first, cheesesteaks
The iconic Philly story premiered on Broadway in 2014 for six months, then all but disappeared. It opens at Walnut Street Theatre in October.
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Pa. man turned in by ex-girlfriend gets 9 months in Capitol riot
Twenty-nine-year-old Richard Michetti of Ridley Park pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting obstruction of an official proceeding.
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Cherelle Parker resigns and joins what is expected to be a crowded race for Philly mayor
Parker becomes the fourth candidate to resign in recent weeks and the third to launch a bid to replace Mayor Jim Kenney.
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Here they are: Obamas’ White House portraits unveiled
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden invited Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama back to the White House to unveil their official portraits.
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Wolf move expands voter registration forms at state offices
Seven additional Pennsylvania government agencies will provide voter registration forms under a new order being signed Wednesday by Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf.
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Elected officials, police chiefs on leaked Oath Keepers list
The data raises fresh concerns about the presence of extremists in law enforcement and the military who are tasked with enforcing laws and protecting the U.S.
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New Calder museum plans revealed for the Parkway
The Calder Gardens will be built along the Parkway in Philadelphia in 2023, pairing Alexander Calder’s famous mobiles with natural landscaping.
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PennDOT says litter played major role in flash flooding on Schuylkill Expressway
According to the National Weather Service, the Philadelphia area saw anywhere from a quarter-inch to more than an inch of rain Tuesday.
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Biomanufacturing research at University of Delaware gets $8 million federal boost
The University of Delaware will get $8 million in federal funding to invest in biomanufacturing efforts and expand its life sciences workforce.
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