When you go to the polls Tuesday, don’t think that you’re finished after you plow through all those candidates. At the bottom of the ballot are four questions awaiting your “yes” or “no.”  Get the rundown before Election Day! Read More...

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The third and final gubernatorial debate is tonight at 7:00 p.m. Will the candidates spar on health care? We'll see. But to get up to speed on an critical issue facing voters on November 4 - Medicaid expansion - check out our latest Guv Race 101. Read More...

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Changing the channel won't save you. Candidate campaigns and third party groups are spending millions on TV ad time - all to win your vote. But where's the money coming from? Who's buying the ads? This HOW PHILLY WORKS gives you the scoop. Read More...

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With Philly voting for a new mayor in 2015, the rumor mill has been spinning with folks who may throw their hat in the ring. This HOW PHILLY WORKS explains how we'll know who's in and who's out. Read More...

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How do you get around in this town? Whether by car, foot or skateboard, bicycle or bus, we're guessing you've come across both challenges and joys while getting around Philly. Now, find out how your government can speed you up - or slow you down. Read More...

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For once, Philly's elected officials are in agreement on one way to help the struggling city school system. But state lawmakers have yet to authorize the $2-a-pack cigarette tax hike that City Council passed more than a year ago. The clock is ticking.  Read More...

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You may have heard that Philly’s City Council knocked down the penalty for being caught with a little weed. Read More...

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On February 2nd, Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of freezing weather…and another stormy Philadelphia City Council budget season dominated by a staggering financial crisis in the city’s public schools.  He was right on both counts. Read More...

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Philadelphia voters will see three ballot questions on the May 20 primary ballot. Learn about one of them - "Resign to Run" - in our  first installment of a two-part series. Part II covers the other two ballot questions regarding minimum wage requirements and conflict counsel. Read More...

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The election next Tuesday may be a primary, but any voter in Philly, regardless of party affiliation, can check "Yes" or "No" on three ballot questions. Learn about one of them - "Resign to Run" - and get Seventy's take. Read More...

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With the Philadelphia School District releasing its "DOOMSDAY" budget for next school year, education funding is guaranteed to remain a top issue in the race for governor. Get up to speed for the May 20 primary with Seventy's latest installment of Guv Race 101! Read More...

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Education is a big issue in the Pennsylvania governor's race, and charter schools are particularly controversial. With the May 20 election just four weeks away, get up to speed with Seventy's latest installment of Guv Race 101! Read More...

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Voters care about jobs and so do the candidates for governor. What are they saying? Find out here.  Read More...

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The voter registration deadline for the May 20 primary is four weeks away - April 21! Find out what you need to do NOW! Read More...

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The primary election for Pennsylvania’s governor is approaching and changing the state’s laws on marijuana is part of the discussion. This ongoing series gives you the basics of the issues, what the gubernatorial candidates are saying and where to find out more so you're ready to vote in the May 20 primary.  Read More...

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