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Mayfair: Candidate Night at the Perzel Community Center

April 2, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/21847630] With the City Council primary elections right around the corner, candidates for Philadelphia’s 6th District seat waited their turn to speak to residents of Mayfair at the civic association meeting in the John Perzel [continue reading…]

Northeast Philadelphia

Northeast: Henon Running for City Council

March 21, 2011 0

City Council candidate Bobby Henon and his supporters have set up shop on Frankford Avenue in preparation for the May 17 Democratic primary against Martin Bednarek. Henon is running for Philadelphia’s 6th District in hopes [continue reading…]

Crime

Kensington: Joe Grace on How Gun Control Can Help

February 8, 2011 1

Former executive director of the gun control advocacy group CeaseFirePA Joe Grace is running for Philadelphia City Council. We sat down with Grace to discuss how guns and gun regulations impact Kensington. You previously worked [continue reading…]

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Strawberry Mansion: Councilman Clarke Tackles Urban Blight

October 14, 2010 0

City Councilman Darrell L. Clarke’s office, a small, plain space found on the fourth floor of City Hall, is a bustling hub of activity. Staff members and concerned constituents shuffle in and out of the [continue reading…]

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