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Last Updated: May 02 2018 · 5:44 p.m.

Lt. gov. candidate John Fetterman lost 150 pounds by cutting out grains and sugar — and never ever calling it a ‘diet’

Lt. Gov. candidate John Fetterman is the proud new owner of a tie from Boscov’s, thanks Gov. Wolf

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No, Lou Barletta’s city wasn’t half-Latino when he was reelected mayor

He’s known for a controversial crackdown on illegal immigration.

18yo Shania Bennett is now likely the youngest ward treasurer — and possibly youngest elected official — in Philadelphia

Left: Scott Wagner (far right); Right: Malcolm X Park in West Philadelphia

Philly’s soda tax

GOP gov candidate threatens to mow grass at ‘really disgusting’ West Philly park

Put away your mower, Scott Wagner. The city cut the grass Monday.

Scott Wagner is officially leaving the state senate to focus on his bid for governor

GOP gov candidate Scott Wagner is resigning his state Senate seat to focus on his campaign

Primary wins set up potential for women to break into PA’s all-male U.S. House delegation

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PA lieutenant governor: John Fetterman wins Democratic nomination, Jeff Bartos snags Republican nod

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Pennsylvania governor: Wagner wins GOP nod, will face Wolf in November

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Lou Barletta wins GOP Senate race in PA, will face Bob Casey in November

Blatantly anti-gay posters are reportedly circulating in the 181st, showing candidate Malcolm Kenyatta with his ex-husband behind a big NO symbol

The east side of greater Center City is getting out that primary vote

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PA has 21 contested congressional primaries today — the most since 1984

Here’s an interactive Google map of the new PA congressional districts

Many registered voters in Center City on Monday were not aware of the primary election

Primary Election Day in Philly: ‘I just didn’t really realize that was happening’

Women’s representation in the Pa. General Assembly has the potential to skyrocket after the 2018 election

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May 2018 Philadelphia ballot questions: What they are and who will care

What you'll be faced with at the polls and who stands to benefit.

If you’re following along on Twitter, use this list to track what candidates’ campaigns are tweeting

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Unsure who to support in PA’s crowded District 5 race? Holly’s on the case.

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