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Gloucester Township, N.J. (Google maps)
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Environment
New Jersey

Gloucester Township voters to decide whether to sell sewer system

Gloucester Township officials say the sale would pay off a $65 million debt and help reduce property taxes.

1 year ago

Political text messages
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Government
Politics

‘Please, leave me alone. I get it. I’m going to vote’: Campaign messages overwhelm Pa. voters

“You make me want to throw my pager out the window,” said one Philadelphia voter, quoting “Bug a Boo” by Destiny’s Child.

1 year ago

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Voting rights: Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware voters, here’s what you need to know before hitting the voting booth

Tuesday is Election Day. Here is what you can or cannot do while casting your ballot.

1 year ago

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Immigration discussion in Philadelphia
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Immigration
Law
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Local immigration lawyers weigh in on the election’s hot button issue

They push back on the negative portrayal and hearken to our history. “It’s who we are as Americans,” says one.

1 year ago

Former President Donald Trump
Elections
National
TV

Trump says Liz Cheney might not be such a ‘war hawk’ if she had guns pointed at her

Trump made the comment at an event late Thursday in Arizona with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

1 year ago

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
Elections
Music
Philadelphia
6abc

Road closures, parking restrictions for Harris-Walz concert on Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia

Performers have not yet been announced for Monday's concert in Philadelphia, but Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to attend.

1 year ago

Philly City Commissioner Omar Sabir
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

City officials urge Philadelphians to return, track, fix mail ballots

City Council members encourage voters to act. “Our return numbers are low,” said one.

1 year ago

a sign reads vote aqui
Elections
National
Politics
Race & Ethnicity

Combating misinformation: How Philly, national organizers are fighting fake news and propaganda targeting Latino voters

“Latinos tend to be some of the most prime targets for mis- and disinformation narratives,” said Claudia Ruiz of UnidosUS.

1 year ago

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Elections
New Jersey

Partisan or nonpartisan? Voters in West Windsor, N.J. will settle the question on Election Day

Voters in West Windsor, New Jersey will decide on Election Day whether they want to keep their election system nonpartisan.

1 year ago

Cornel West speaking at a rally
Elections
National
Pennsylvania

Cornel West loses Supreme Court bid to get on the Pennsylvania presidential ballot

Justice Samuel Alito refused his emergency appeal in a brief order Thursday. Alito handles appeals originating in Pennsylvania.

1 year ago

mail ballots on a shelf
Elections
Law
Pennsylvania

Republicans ask Pennsylvania court to put on hold decision on mail ballot envelope rules

The national and state Republican parties are appealing a Pennsylvania court ruling that would relax the rules for mail ballots.

1 year ago

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
Delaware
Elections

GOP voters in Delaware voice hope election signals new direction for U.S.

Republican voters in Delaware cite the economy and high prices for consumer products as top concerns heading into next week’s election.

1 year ago

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Elon Musk speaks
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

A Chester County man signed Elon Musk’s $100 petition. He hasn’t gotten paid yet

The America PAC promises to issue all payments for signing giveaway petitions by Nov. 30, but some have grown tired of waiting.

1 year ago

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Didianna Victorino works at a polling station
Elections
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Last-minute Philly poll worker appointments worry experienced election hands

Despite concerns, experts say the hiring of about 200 Republican workers is standard practice.

1 year ago

Donald Trump dancing on stage
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Investigations into voter registration forms in Pennsylvania lead to wave of misinformation

Lancaster County's Republican DA said election workers raised concerns about two sets of voter registration applications due to what she described as numerous similarities.

1 year ago

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