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HomePhiladlephia City Council 8th District

Philadlephia City Council 8th District

Germantown

Germantown: Education, City Programs Big Topics at Candidate Debate

May 1, 2011

https://vimeo.com/23155840] About 75 people gathered at Second Baptist Church in Germantown on Sunday afternoon to attend a debate between candidates running for the Philadelphia City Council in the 8th district. There were a total of seven

Ridge Avenue

Ridge Avenue: Volunteer Building Knowledge Through 8th District Campaign

April 15, 2011

With just over one month before Philadelphia’s May 17 primary election, campaigns around the city are hitting the streets promoting their cause. Jared Blairwiley, 22, started working in Philadelphia politics in 2007 when he was a volunteer for the Chaka

Government

Ridge Avenue: From Temple University Student to Campaign Manager

March 30, 2011

Behind every good election campaign are dedicated workers and volunteers to help get the winning edge. While most are experienced politicians, others are young, motivated workers ready to take on the everyday duties of a

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