Map: Philly opens mail ballot drop boxes for the November election
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Slow drip of voters on primary morning in Philly, as poll workers ‘hope and pray’ for more turnout
“As far as the judges are concerned,” said one election worker, “I don't think people give that the weight that it really does carry.”
When will Philly mail ballots be counted? It could take a couple of days
There might not be clear winners on election night.
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Where’s my Philly polling place? Some spots have changed since November
Voting locations for the May 18 primary, mapped.
Here’s what to do if you applied for a Philly mail ballot, but didn’t get it
Don’t worry, you have options.
Mail ballot drop boxes and drop-off locations for the 2021 primary election in Philly
You have to return your vote before the polls close on May 18.
Should Philadelphia expand the board that hears appeals on property violations and firearm permits? (ballot question)
If passed, the body could get three new members and theoretically be able to make faster decisions.
Procrastinator’s guide to the May 2021 primary election in Philadelphia
A cheat sheet for being informed when you vote.
Should Pennsylvania amend its constitution to prohibit discrimination based on race and ethnicity? (ballot question)
The concepts in this ballot question aren't debatable, but they're not yet formally enshrined at a state level.
Mail ballot applications are open for the May primary — and yes, ‘permanent’ mail voters have to re-apply
Wording on Pennsylvania’s forms is confusing. Officials say they're working to get it changed.
Philadelphia students helped register young voters in advance of the Georgia runoffs
Three teens at Central High describe their experience volunteering with Philly Youth Vote.
Giuliani v. Philadelphia: A recap of the former NYC mayor’s losing battle against Philly
From Four Seasons to “Eagles basketball,” five times the Trump campaign lawyer called out the city — and how that worked out for him.
Republican Philly commissioner to Trump: Your personal attacks are a distraction
"One thing I can’t comprehend is how hungry people are to consume lies," City Commissioner Al Schmidt told CNN.
Good job, Philly: Only 1% of city mail ballots were ‘naked’
Election officials worried the rule would disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of voters.
‘Philly showed up’: Best tweets from the city’s ongoing 2020 election party
Philadelphia Twitter has risen to the challenge of commemorating this important historic moment.
Riding their horses through Philly on Election Day, urban cowboys of Fletcher Street visit ‘Rumors of War’
"There had been people telling me my vote didn’t count," said the 81-year-old club president. "I found out that’s not true."
Linda Richardson, savior of North Philly’s Uptown Theater, dies at 73
The nonprofit founder's family is committed to carrying on her legacy — starting with a GOTV event on Election Day.
These are Philly’s 700+ polling places for the November 2020 election
That’s three times as many as the June primary.
What to do if you got a notice your PA mail ballot was canceled
Don’t fret — you still have options.
One glove per voter: How Philly will keep polling places COVID-safe on Election Day
Health department volunteers will be on hand to help.