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GOP ‘congressional census’ circulates in Montco and Berks County, causes confusion
A local lawmaker is warning people to look out for a political questionnaire, designed to look like the 2020 census, that seeks donations for the Republican Party.
5 years ago
The quirks of being ‘viable:’ How satellite Iowa caucus-goers in Philly made their picks
In a new effort to make the process more inclusive, Philly was home to a satellite Iowa caucus. Voters navigated “electability” and the pressure of going first.
5 years ago
Listen 1:53Trash pick-ups and burlesque: Philly volunteers try to boost their presidential picks
The Democratic presidential nomination process is underway. Philly volunteers use old-school and out-of-the-box methods to raise their candidates profiles.
5 years ago
Listen 1:35‘I think South Jersey is Trump country’: President’s Wildwood rally wakes up hibernating Shore town
Trump hosted a rally in support of South Jersey U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, who recently switched from Democrat to Republican.
5 years ago
Listen 2:21No drones, no selfie sticks: Line etiquette for the Trump rally in Wildwood
Visitors should prepare for road closures and parking restrictions. Leave the drones at home.
5 years ago
‘This is huge for Wildwood:’ Residents, visitors, protestors get ready for Trump rally
Trump banners and barricades at Wildwoods Convention Center are signs the normally sleepy (in winter) resort town is readying for Tuesday’s rally.
5 years ago
Listen 1:36New Jersey joins Pa., Del. in screening newborns for a potentially deadly genetic disorder
New Jersey joins Pennsylvania and Delaware in testing babies for spinal muscular atrophy. But the test catches only 95% of cases.
5 years ago
2004 cold case of missing Quakertown man solved with killer’s confession
Weintraub announced charges in the case Tuesday, less than 10 miles from a quarry in Hilltown Township, where Damon Smoot confessed to killing and burying Brundage in 2004.
5 years ago
Interfaith choir keeps MLK’s voice alive as bias incidents rise in N.J.
The Camden County-based Unity Choir has become a way to defy what many feel is mounting hatred towards the Black and Jewish communities.
5 years ago
Artists say Philly remains on top of the tattoo world, despite changing industry
Tattoo enthusiasts may be flooding the Convention Center this weekend, but Philly’s ink industry thrives year-round.
5 years ago
Snowbirds pose a challenge for beachfront destinations in the 2020 census
Permanent residents may have fled to warmer winter climes already, but U.S. Census employees, N.J. municipalities still want them to complete the forms.
5 years ago
Can Philly voters sway Iowa caucus-goers with postcards?
Postcard writing in groups has allegedly gained popularity since the election of President Donald Trump.
5 years ago