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WEBWho is Running in the 2024 Election in Philadelphia? On or before November 5, 2024, Philly gets to vote for President, plus PA's U.S. Senator, Attorney General, State Auditor, Treasurer and State reps. By Lauren McCutcheon.
Politics - The Philadelphia Citizen
WEBLISTEN: A Master Class in Levelheaded Politics with Baltimore’s “DEI” Mayor. In the new episode of How to Really Run a City, former Mayors Kasim Reed of Atlanta and Michael Nutter of Philadelphia talk with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. By J.P. Romney.
Your Civic Engagement Toolkit for Philadelphia - The Philadelphia …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · This is the place for you. Below, our comprehensive civic engagement toolkit offers a host of ways to get involved in your community and city, so you can do your part to make your city a better, fairer and more welcoming place for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or new to the ins-and-outs of our ever-changing political and social ...
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend - The …
WEBSep 23, 2024 · Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend. This week in Philly we have Ringo Starr, Mural Arts Fest, the BYOB True Crime Trolley, Pass the Peace Rally, and much more. BY Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith. Sep. 23, 2024. Fall has officially arrived, and with it, there are tons of exciting things to do in Philly for the festival season.
Philly voters' guide to the 2021 general election in Pennsylvania
WEBFirst a few important dates: You must register by October 18, 2021, to vote in the November 2 general election. You still have time to request a mail-in ballot —as long as you do it by October 26. Our guide to how to vote in Philadelphia lays out more information about that. Polls will be open on November 2, 2021, from 7am to 8pm.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race Tracker: Candidate tally and latest news
WEBNov 30, 2022 · Just after Labor Day 2022, the Philadelphia mayor’s race began when three City Councilmembers resigned to throw their hats in the ring: Maria Quiñones Sánchez, Derek Green and Cherelle Parker.A few weeks later — just after releasing her scathing audit of the Philadelphia Police Department — former City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart …
Of Course, It Was Nicetown - The Philadelphia Citizen
WEBAug 15, 2019 · Its life expectancy is about the lowest in the city—just 63.9 years for men and 74.5 years for women, compared to the city average of 72.3 and 79.3, respectively. In Center City East, meanwhile, the life expectancy is 82 and 84.2 years for men and women, respectively. Clearly, something is happening in Nicetown—and no one should be ...
Philadelphia Furniture Bank Provides Free Furnishings to Those in …
WEBMar 10, 2017 · Similarly, the total estimated value of the furniture given to the group grew by nearly $130,000 in that year. All of these numbers, according to the Furniture Bank, are set to trend up further in 2017. That’s a sign of both progress and of growing need. Like many non-profits that are scaling up, the Furniture Bank is severely understaffed.
Your City Defined: The El Explained - The Philadelphia Citizen
WEBJul 15, 2020 · The 5.25 mile-long Frankford Elevated section was built between 1915 and 1922 and began regular service from Northeast Philly to Center City on November 5, 1922. Daily ridership on the line peaked at 250,000 in the 1940s. After years of shutting down The EL between midnight and 5am, SEPTA, in 2014 began all-night service, boosting its …
How to run for a committeeperson seat in Philly in 2022 | FAQ
WEBMar 8, 2022 · Run For Office in Philly. Petitions to get on the ballot for committeeperson are due March 15. Here, Philly 3.0's engagement director with everything you need to know to throw your hat in the ring. BY Jon Geeting. Mar. 08, 2022. Philadelphia’s political parties are holding party elections in 2022, and you can run for a seat in your neighborhood.