POLS ON THE STREET: Look out, Incumbents! Here They Come
An amazing number of candidates is testing the waters for a district City Council race this season. It would be an uphill climb, since no district incumbent seems inclined to quit, leaving an open seat for newcomers; and the power of incumbency is strong. But political activism is in the air in 2019. Interest that […]
State Rep. Jared Solomon hosts Bipartisan Town Hall Mtg. on Hateful Rhetoric & Violence at St. William’s Ha., 6200 Rising Sun Ave., 6 p.m. Light refreshments. RSVP: (215) 342-6340. sdprio Send article as PDF
The Enterprise Ctr. hosts Public Mtg. on Proposed Construction of 4601 Market St. at TEC, 4548 Market St., 6 p.m. For info: Pamela Blanding-Godbolt (267) 784-4671 or pgodbolt@verizon.net. Send article as PDF
State Rep. Angel Cruz hosts Information Session on Medicare Benefits Changes at 3503 N. B St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info: (215) 291-5643. Send article as PDF
State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta hosts Open House at 1501 N. Broad St., Su. 17, 3-7 p.m. Information about constituent services. For info: Sheila Simmons SSimmons@pahouse.net. Send article as PDF
Jan. 19- State Reps. Isabella Fitzgerald, Chris Rabb & Stephen Kinsey, State Sen. Art Haywood & Councilwoman Cherelle Parker host N.W. Economic Empowerment Business Summit at Masjidullah, 7433 Limekiln Pk., 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Workshops & panels on business success. Continental breakfast & lunch. Door prizes. For info: (215) 549-0220 or repizzy@pahouse.net. Jan. 19- 2nd Generation, […]
Today, the Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteer Service announced it is accepting nominations for the 7th annual Mayor’s Day of Service Recognition. Mayor Kenney and OCEVS are encouraging residents to nominate persons committed to service and creating a positive impact in Philadelphia. “We are fortunate to have so many residents perform different acts of […]
BY JOE SHAHEELI The dust from the 2018 general election having settled, we now know where the Philadelphia delegation stands in the current General Assembly leadership. After the loss of retired State Rep. John Taylor, Philadelphians still have one member of the majority party with a hand on the levers of power. That’s State Rep. […]
City Commission candidate Omar Sabir hosts Eagles Playoff Fundraiser at Haute Lounge, 1420 Locust St., 4 p.m. Drink specials. Suggested donations: $20, $50, $100 but no charge for admission with a cash bar. $10 Validated parking at the Symphony Ho. parking garage. For info: omarsabir80@yahoo.com. Send article as PDF
State Rep. Angel Cruz hosts Information Session on Medicare Benefits Changes at 3503 N. B St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info: (215) 291-5643. Send article as PDF
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