Philly Ballot Breakdown, Remembering MOVE & Schuylkill Banks Extension Opens
Next week Philly will vote on district attorney, city and state judges, and three ballot questions. We tell you everything you need to know before the primary election. Plus: Philly remembers the May 13th, 1985 MOVE bombing, and there’s a new way to travel from Center City to Grays Ferry. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- City Cast Philly interview with District Attorney Larry Krasner
- City Cast Philly interview with Krasner’s opponent, Pat Dugan
- City Cast Philly covers the judicial elections
- DA Larry Krasner has a fundraising advantage among Philly residents. Challenger Patrick Dugan is dominating the suburbs.
- Here’s what to know about Philly’s three ballot questions
- New $48M pedestrian bridge connects Schuylkill Banks in Center City to Grays Ferry
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