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WEBWho is Running in the 2024 Election in Philadelphia? On or before November 5, 2024, Philly gets to vote for President, plus PA's U.S. Senator, Attorney General, State Auditor, Treasurer and State reps. By Lauren McCutcheon.
Your Civic Engagement Toolkit for Philadelphia - The Philadelphia …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · This is the place for you. Below, our comprehensive civic engagement toolkit offers a host of ways to get involved in your community and city, so you can do your part to make your city a better, fairer and more welcoming place for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or new to the ins-and-outs of our ever-changing political and social ...
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend - The …
WEBSep 23, 2024 · Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend. This week in Philly we have Ringo Starr, Mural Arts Fest, the BYOB True Crime Trolley, Pass the Peace Rally, and much more. BY Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith. Sep. 23, 2024. Fall has officially arrived, and with it, there are tons of exciting things to do in Philly for the festival season.
Who is Cherelle Parker? Philadelphia's 100th Mayor
WEBJan. 02, 2024. Cherelle Parker, a former two-term member of Philadelphia City Council representing the 9th District, is the new Mayor of Philadelphia. In the general election on November 7, 2023, Parker, a Democrat, received more votes than Republican candidate David Oh to become the city’s 100th mayor. Parker is the first woman to win the ...
Development for Good: Kensington Corridor Trust - The …
WEBOct 17, 2022 · KCT has spent the last three years developing a purpose-driven land trust model that quite literally puts the control of development into the hands of the neighborhood, enabling residents and businesses along the Kensington Corridor to decide how the community evolves. “KCT really has an opportunity …
Philly voters' guide to the 2021 general election in Pennsylvania
WEBFirst a few important dates: You must register by October 18, 2021, to vote in the November 2 general election. You still have time to request a mail-in ballot —as long as you do it by October 26. Our guide to how to vote in Philadelphia lays out more information about that. Polls will be open on November 2, 2021, from 7am to 8pm.
Ideas We Should Steal: Flock Safety Camera Network
WEBOct 3, 2023 · Today, Langley’s company charges HOAs and other non-law enforcement customers $2,500 per camera plus installation fees of $150-$650. Flock offers custom pricing to law enforcement. In 2022 and 2023, Inc. put Flock on their list of 5,000 fastest-growing companies. They now have about 800 employees and have expanded their offerings to include ...
Get to Know the Members of Philadelphia City Council
WEBJan. 02, 2024. After a relatively meh 2023 Philadelphia City Council race, a (somewhat) new Council took office on January 2, 2024. City Council’s class of 2024 comprises 13 incumbents (of those, four have about one year each on the job) and four brand-new members. Fresh faces includes At-Large Democrats Nina Ahmad and …
Free and Low Cost Mental Health Services in Philadelphia
WEBJul 25, 2023 · Based at the University of Pennsylvania, the Cohen Clinic provides mental health care for veterans and military members at no cost and with no long waits. 3535 Market Street, (844) 573-3146; (215) 898-1699. Crisis line: (800) 273-8255. Cost: Free for veterans and members of the military.
Philadelphia Furniture Bank Provides Free Furnishings to Those in …
WEBMar 10, 2017 · Similarly, the total estimated value of the furniture given to the group grew by nearly $130,000 in that year. All of these numbers, according to the Furniture Bank, are set to trend up further in 2017. That’s a sign of both progress and of growing need. Like many non-profits that are scaling up, the Furniture Bank is severely understaffed.