Lizzy McLellan Ravitch

Investigative Reporter

Most recently senior business editor at ALM Media (publisher of Law.com), Lizzy has nearly a decade of experience in journalism. A graduate of the University of Maryland, her native state, she started at The Daily Record in Baltimore, and moved to Philly seven years ago for a job with The Legal Intelligencer.

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Check the list for your name: Philadelphia ballots with errors, and how to fix them

Voters on this list can get a replacement ballot and return it by 8 p.m. on Nov. 8.

A rally for abortion rights in May 2022 in Bucks County

Election 2022

Tuesday’s legislative races could determine abortion access across Pennsylvania

Redistricting has opened the possibility of Democrats gaining control in Harrisburg.

'Stop the Racists' signs blanketed Center City a week before the midterm election

Election 2022

Who’s behind those ‘Stop the Racists’ signs all over Philly?

Strategists say the nonspecific voter engagement messaging could be effective.

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Red October 2022

In the postseason magic, Phillies ball girls are having the time of their life

“We’ve seen first hand just how hard the team has worked to get where they are,” said a member of the foul line squad.

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Election 2022

Si los votantes lo aprueban, los aeropuertos de Filadelfia tendrán su propio departamento a nivel de gabinete

La pregunta de la boleta daría a los funcionarios del aeropuerto un asiento en la mesa para las discusiones presupuestarias, lo que, según dicen, podría ayudar a que las operaciones sean más eficientes.