‘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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City Council and the soda tax, a ‘lobbyist employment program’
The $1.4 million spent on lobbying in the first quarter by the American Beverage Association is nearly three times as much as the overall amount spent by everyone else.
Anthony Williams’ West Philly meeting draws crowd that condemns violence, supports Islam
"This issue of ISIS," said the state Senator -- joined by DA Seth Williams, Congressman Chaka Fattah, Council members and candidates -- "is not about 60th Street."
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