‘Local elections matter’: Voter turnout wows Philly in 2019 primary
Almost a quarter of the city voted, despite lack of top-ticket battles.
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Broken polling machines reported at 18 Philly districts
And seven polling places failed to open on time.
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Buy a hoagie while you vote: These are Philly’s weirdest polling places
A ballroom, a yoga studio and the Mummers Museum are other spots where people will cast their ballot.
The Philly recount is done, and it didn’t help Hillary much at all
Jill Stein, who asked followers to petition for the recount, got no new votes.
How the Pennsylvania recount is going so far in Philly (not good)
Jill Stein's effort is sputtering. By close of business Monday, the petitions had been filed from about 4 percent of the city's total voting divisions.
How Philly is dealing with Election Day voting machine problems
There are 70 technicians working to fix any issues with voter machines today.
7 Philly and PA politicians recall their 20s (with photos you won’t believe)
The Peace Corps, football, karate lessons, volunteering and all the other resume-building gigs before elected ofice.
Exclusive: Philly plans biggest-ever Election Fraud Task Force amid Trump talk
Every ADA and detective who's not in court can be on the street on Election Day.
How watchdogs want to fix Philly’s controversial elections oversight
At least, that's what a new coalition for "Better Philadelphia Elections" is lobbying for.