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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.
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.
Who is Cherelle Parker? Philadelphia's 100th Mayor
WEBJan. 02, 2024. Cherelle Parker, a former two-term member of Philadelphia City Council representing the 9th District, is the new Mayor of Philadelphia. In the general election on November 7, 2023, Parker, a Democrat, received more votes than Republican candidate David Oh to become the city’s 100th mayor. Parker is the first woman to win the ...
What Is a Sanctuary City? Here's an In-Depth Look at the Issue
WEBMar 24, 2017 — As such, it is not an especially helpful term when trying to make sweeping decisions about law enforcement nationwide. The phrase comes from the “Sanctuary Movement” of the 1980s, when the U.S. saw an influx of refugees fleeing violence and civil war, particularly from Central America. Over the …
Development for Good: Kensington Corridor Trust - The …
WEBOct 17, 2022 — KCT has spent the last three years developing a purpose-driven land trust model that quite literally puts the control of development into the hands of the neighborhood, enabling residents and businesses along the Kensington Corridor to decide how the community evolves. “KCT really has an opportunity …
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.
Get to Know the Members of Philadelphia City Council
WEBJan. 02, 2024. After a relatively meh 2023 Philadelphia City Council race, a (somewhat) new Council took office on January 2, 2024. City Council’s class of 2024 comprises 13 incumbents (of those, four have about one year each on the job) and four brand-new members. Fresh faces includes At-Large Democrats Nina Ahmad and …
Your guide to all the judges running in the 2021 PA general election
WEBMark Moore, Democrat. Current position: Court of Common Pleas Judge (appointed 2020) Philadelphia Bar rating: Highly Recommended. Zip code: 19128. Moore was appointed to the Court of Common Pleas by Governor Wolf in July, 2020 and took the bench in …
The Rookie’s Guide to Biking in Philly - The Philadelphia Citizen
WEBJul 1, 2022 — According to the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, the rate of city cycling, as measured from the Schuylkill River Bridge, increased 29 percent from 2020 to 2021. Indego, the city’s bikeshare program, reports a 15.8 percent year-over-year ridership increase over the same period. The Coalition also reports that Philly has the highest ...