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Spotlight PA

Elecciones Pa. 2024: Todo lo que necesita saber sobre cómo solicitar, llenar y devolver su papeleta de voto por correo

Pensilvania tiene voto por correo universal sin excusa. Aquí, todo lo que necesitas saber sobre el proceso antes de las elecciones del 23 de abril.

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Spotlight PA

Who is Craig Williams, a Republican running for Pa. attorney general?

Williams was elected to the Pennsylvania House in 2020 to represent District 160, which includes parts of Chester and Delaware Counties.

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Spotlight PA

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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Pennsylvania

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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Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

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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Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

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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‘Room for improvement.’ Philly restaurateurs present case for making streeteries process better

Restaurant owners offered testimonies on restrictive regulations against streeteries and sidewalk cafes.

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Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

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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Philly is a big sports city with the Sixers, Eagles, Flyers, Union and Phillies. But, the city currently does not have a WNBA team. Why?
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Why Philly Doesn’t Have a WNBA Team, How to Detect Deepfakes in an Election

After the thrilling women's NCAA tournament wrapped, we wonder why Philly doesn't have it's own WNBA team. Plus, we talk to a deepfake detective about the upcoming election.

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Pennsylvania

Race to watch: Contested primary race for Pa. treasurer

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Who is Eugene DePasquale, a Democrat running for Pa. attorney general?

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Spotlight PA

Who is Keir Bradford-Grey, a Democrat running for Pa. attorney general?

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