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Biden stops short of declaring disaster in East Palestine … Delaware County ordered to accept in-person votes from residents whose flawed mail ballots were rejected … Philly sheriff disputes controller report on lost guns … and more
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Five for Friday: Election Activity
This week had plenty of election and campaign news from around the commonwealth.
News & Politics
Penn Hillel vandalized as campus prepares for controversial Palestinian festival
Several speakers scheduled for this weekend’s event have been accused of antisemitism
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McCormick expected to enter Senate race … Shapiro signs AI executive order … Chester County prison to enclose exercise yard … and more
Elections
PA Senate advances plan to move 2024 presidential primary
A bill approved by the chamber would move the primary to March 19.
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Dems retain House majority with Powell win … Officer Dial’s bail revoked in shooting death of Eddie Irizarry … Temple president dies after falling ill on stage… and more
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Special election day in Pittsburgh … Federal investigators subpoena PUC for records from chocolate factory explosion … Report finds ChildLine should be abolished … and more
Nonprofits
Google makes largest donation to date to Philadelphia reentry nonprofit
The funding will support services for women at Ardella’s House
Elections
5 former PA governors back repeal of closed primaries
All of the state’s living former governors say unaffiliated voters should be able to vote in party primaries.
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Special election on Tuesday … Nine escape from juvenile detention following riot … SEPTA’s contract negotiations … and more.
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McCormick expected to announce Senate bid … Philadelphia City Council approves ban on safe-injection sites … Rockey announces jobs plan … and more
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Cavalcante captured … Man sentenced for stealing Scanlon’s car … Joyce comments on Biden impeachment probe … and more.
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Five for Friday: Summer Storylines
Revisiting the most significant storylines from the summer season
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw resigns
Outlaw’s departure comes just months before the city elects a new mayor
News & Politics
Internal document sounds the alarm for Democrats in Bucks County Commissioners race
A polling memo expresses concerns with voter registration and fundraising numbers for Democrats in the county
Campaigns & Elections
Five for Friday: Congressional Competition
Congressional matchups to watch in the commonwealth going into 2024
News & Politics
In letter to Biden, PA mayors push president to act on immigration
Six mayors from across the state are calling on Biden to take executive action on immigration.
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Business leaders, lawmakers hope for bipartisan action on permitting reform
One lawmaker said the state has a “rare and unique opportunity” to act now.
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Senate lawmakers will return this month to continue work on state budget
A GOP spokesperson said the chamber will return on Aug. 30.
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