Biden Shares Quiet Memories at Philly’s Vet Monument
WITH LITTLE fanfare, President-Elect Joe Biden, L, shared an intimate moment with Judge Patrick Dugan, R at Philadelphia’s Korean War Memorial on Front Street shortly before Biden’s Electoral College majority had been confirmed by national news analysis. Photo from Dugan’s Facebook page Send article as PDF
COUNCILMEMBER Jamie Gauthier and Blackwell Culture Alliance grouped together to arrange a massive distribution of turkey and trimmings at Big G’s Chicken Shack at 52nd & Locust Streets. It was a busy season,with so many families in need due to COVID-19. Photo by Wendell Douglas Send article as PDF
The outcome of the Nov. 3 election gave Philadelphia Democrats one thing to cheer about: their lopsided voter advantage swept Joe Biden to victory in the state, making Pennsylvania the first to affirm he won a majority in the Electoral College. They should pause their cheers now and survey instead the gaps in their lineup […]
THE FIRST FEMALE minority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, State Rep. Joanna McClinton of West Philadelphia, R, was congratulated on her ascension by State Rep. Mary Isaacson of Center City. Photo from Isaacson’s Facebook page Send article as PDF
PHILADELPHIA Protestant Home hosted State Rep. Jared Solomon in Lawndale on Veterans Day to share commemoration of its solemn holiday with residents who belong to the Greatest Generation. Photo from Solomon’s Facebook page Send article as PDF
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier hosts “West-Southwest Philly Neighborhood Clean-up” at various locations, 9-11 a.m. Bring shovels & brooms. For info:alexis.wright-whitley@phila.gov or (215) 686-0465. Send article as PDF
The Tasker Street Missionary Baptist Church hosts Gun Buy Back Program at 2010 Tasker St., 9-11 a.m. Supported by Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson. Anonymous. $50 per pistol, $75 per hunting rifle, $150 per semi-automatic weapon and $200 per assault weapon, in cash or grocery gift cards (as classified in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania). The monies will […]
Congressman Dwight Evans hosts Virtual Federal Services Fair, virtual, 10-11:30 a.m. Second session: “Employee Rights & Protections.” Participating: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. To join live: Facebook.com/RepDwightEvans. Send article as PDF
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Philadelphia Vote Shows Winners, Losers as Monster Vote Count Nears End
November 12, 2020 No Comment
BY TONY WEST Philadelphia inched up its election turnout this November, delivering a predictable majority for Democratic candidates. That will be enough to carry presidential candidate Joe Biden past the victory line in Pennsylvania in all probability – providing him with a major boost to his win in the Electoral College. More striking, however, was […]
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Biden Shares Quiet Memories at Philly’s Vet Monument
WITH LITTLE fanfare, President-Elect Joe Biden, L, shared an intimate moment wit...
Gauthier, Blackwell Team up for Turkeys
COUNCILMEMBER Jamie Gauthier and Blackwell Culture Alliance grouped together to ...
McClinton’s Leadership Hailed by Colleague
THE FIRST FEMALE minority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, S...
Solomon Salutes Vets with Seniors
PHILADELPHIA Protestant Home hosted State Rep. Jared Solomon in Lawndale on Vete...
W. Philly Pols Wheel Around on Vote Drive
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Thomas’s Bill Would Ban Minor Traffic Stops
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Kenyatta Takes S.E. Support to Dem Candidates Statewide
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Domb Decries Failure to Stem Looting
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