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ABOVE PHOTO:  Stevie Wonder performs during a free concert, in support of Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, at Coda, a Center City dance club in Philadelphia, Friday, Nov. 4, 2016.  (Elizabeth Robertson/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP) The event was sponsored by Hillary Clinton’s campaign. By Amy V. Simmons   Hundreds of people began lining up…

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Early Monday morning, SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a tentative agreement for a five-ear contract. The agreement ends a week-long strike that threatened voters ability to get to the polls on Election Day. SEPTA service will be restored in phases Monday and will be in operation on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 8. -Monica Peters

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Myridetovote.org announced that Lyft and Uber are offering free rides to the polls. The initiative is being funded by My Ride to Vote in California. Simply download the Uber or Lyft app on your phone (if you don’t already have it). When hailing a ride on your app enter the promo code VOTEPA. There is…

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By Pennsylvania Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés It is hard to escape the fact that the November 8 general election is quickly approaching. At the Pennsylvania Department of State, we have a deep commitment to ensuring a fair, secure and smooth electoral process. Voting is one of our most fundamental rights as citizens. As…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Chef Murph On Friday, Nov. 11, the military veterans who frequent the Veterans Multi-Service Center will be getting a great lunch whipped up by a celebrity chef. Chef K.T. Murphy, better known as Chef Murph, will be whipping up a feast fit for those who have served our country from 10a.m to 1:30…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  State Farm Check Presentation to Youth Action (left- right) Jade Winn McNeil ILP ‘17, Milan Ford ILP ‘17, Shania Davis ILP ‘17, Derrick Dow II ILP ‘17,  Sharon Owens- State Farm Agent, Anthony Phillips- Managing Director, Justin Felin ILP ‘17, Yasmin Khan ILP ‘15 & ILP Facilitator, and Dwayne Redd- State Farm Community…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams  (AP photo) Hotline will take calls at (215) 686-9641, 9643 or 9644 Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams Wednesday was joined by Philadelphia City Commissioners Clark, Schmidt, and Deeley and David Thornburgh, President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy to share details about how their offices are…

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ABOVE PHOTO: The gates of the Broad Street Line’s Walnut-Locust station are closed due to the SEPTA strike. Members of Transport Workers Union Local 234 walked off of the job on Tuesday morning when the union’s contract with the public transportation authority ended and negotiations broke down.  (Photo: Denise Clay) Commuters who rely on SEPTA…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Standing front and center, Rev. Jay Broadnax, President of the Black Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity as they held press conference Oct. 28 to endorse Hillary Clinton for President and several other candidates.  (Photo by Thera Martin-Milling) By Thera Martin Milling The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity held a press conference Friday,…

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With a potential SEPTA strike on the horizon, we wanted to let you know that we’ve got your back. Lyft has invested heavily to make sure prices stay low and you can still get a Lyft ride within minutes in the event of a strike. We’ll be reaching out to the driver community to make there…

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