The candidates for Pa.'s governor are at each other's throats. But Seventy is talking about ISSUES. Today's installment on FRACKING kicks off our Guv Race 101 series to help you make an informed vote for governor in the May 20 primary.
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Councilman Bill Green was just nominated by Governor Corbett to head the School Reform Commission. He hasn't been confirmed yet. But if he does, there will be an empty seat on Council. What happens next?
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American Hustle opens in theaters today. The story is based on real events. This HOW PHILLY WORKS tells you what actually happened.
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The Pennsylvania gubernatorial race is heating up, and candidates will be asking for money. The issue is statewide. So Seventy is debuting this How PA Works to explain the rules - or, lack thereof - when it comes to your checkbook and campaign war chests.
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PA's most powerful people are discussing the state's future this weekend. In New York City. This HOW PHILLY WORKS tells you about the PA Society's lavish annual event.
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To address the 40,000 vacant properties spread across the city, Council will vote next Thursday on whether to create the Philadelphia Land Bank. As you've probably guessed, it won't hold your money. Find out more in our newest HOW PHILLY WORKS.
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Today the city's Ethics Board will hear from the public on a proposed regulation that would allow city employees to accept cash up to $50 and non-cash gifts up to $200. This edition of HOW PHILLY WORKS explains what's at stake.
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With a City Council hearing tomorrow on school funding and the school district still mired in crisis, now is a good time ask "What is Council's role with the Philly schools?" Read the newest edition of HOW PHILLY WORKS for a discussion of what Council can (and cannot) do for the school system.
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Is PA's Voter ID law ON or OFF for the November 5 election? Voters tell us recent TV ads are confusing them. Read this edition of HOW PHILLY WORKS to get the real facts on Voter ID.
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