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The “Our Philly Neighborhoods” campaign also calls for home repair funding and an expansion of the pool of residents who can freeze their taxes.

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2 years ago

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Pennsylvania has universal no-excuse mail voting. Here’s everything you need to know about the process ahead of the April 23 election.

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Compensation for victims of voter intimidation pushed by Pa. state legislator

Voter harassment is already a crime in Pennsylvania, but should a new bill become law, victims would be able to sue the perpetrator.

2 years ago

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Mayor Cherelle Parker nominates 9 for Philly school board, a mix of new and returning faces

Parker said the nominees have an enthusiasm and zeal for student achievement, adding that she chose them because they put children first.

2 years ago

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Spotlight PA

The Forward Party wants to be on Pa.’s 2024 general election ballot. It must overcome several hurdles

The Forward Party wants to run candidates for attorney general and treasurer in 2024, but it first must get thousands of signatures and survive probable court challenges.

2 years ago

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Spotlight PA

Elecciones Pa. 2024: Guía completa de los candidatos a las primarias para auditor general

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2 years ago

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Philly opens its first ‘one-stop shop’ voter office of the 2024 election season

“We can't take [voting] for granted,” said City Councilmember at-large Nina Ahmad. “We have to fight for it.”

2 years ago

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Right to Repair, Jo Piazza on ‘The Sicilian Inheritance’

Lawmakers in many states - including Pennsylvania and New Jersey - want you to be able to repair your cracked cell phone screen, broken laptop or other tech.

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Biden campaign opens Eastern Pennsylvania headquarters in Center City

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