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Philadelphia activists mobilize young Black voters ahead of election deadlines
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Just a few days remain for Pennsylvania voters ahead of Monday’s voter registration deadline. Legislators, faith leaders and activists in Philadelphia are calling on residents to get involved before it’s too late.
Mansfield sprint football drops high scoring “Pink Out” Game with Chestnut Hill
MANSFIELD, P.A. (WETM) – Mansfield University sprint football fell short in a tough battle with Chestnut Hill. Chestnut Hill spoiled Mansfield University’s annual breast cancer awareness, “Pink Out” Game, on Saturday. Despite early offense from the Mountaineers, the Griffins took the lead the before the half and fended off a late Mansfield charge 42-35. Mid-way […]
Police need better community outreach | PennLive letters
Police officers throughout Delaware County should build trust and citizens should be cooperative. Our Delaware County Police Departments through all boroughs and townships have to do a better job of having community engagement and outreach. It is confounded that the cycle of news we consume weekly has a number of...
Philly’s first permanent mural about voting is all about hope
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. After years of promoting voting with pop-up signs and murals around Election Day, Philadelphia now has a permanent mural to always remind residents of the power of voting.
Scoop: Philadelphia to get a Portal installation
Philadelphia is getting a Portal.Why it matters: The round art installation with a two-way, all-hours livestream to another city has drawn thousands of visitors to other locations — and shenanigans.Driving the news: A Portals spokesperson confirmed to Axios that the porthole-like sculpture is coming to Philly, but declined to provide details about when or where.Portals plans to share more information next week.A spokesperson for Mayor Cherelle Parker's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The intrigue: Crews could be seen on Friday setting up what appears to be one of the structures in LOVE Park.Catch up quick: Lithuanian artist and entrepreneur Benediktas Gylys created the Portal and opened the first one in 2021, connecting Vilnius, Lithuania, to Lublin, Poland.Portals are now also located in New York City and Dublin.While the Portals were originally linked in pairs, the company began connecting all four cities on a rotating livestream in August.Context: New York City's Portal — the first in the U.S. — opened in May, and was linked only to Dublin at the time.However, the video feed was taken offline days later over "inappropriate behavior" from both sides of the Atlantic.The NYC-Dublin Portals were later opened with new safeguards.
Philadelphia wants to make a mural of "real life Rockys"
Philly tourism and art officials are looking for "real life Rockys" to feature in a mural to be unveiled at RockyFest in December.Why it matters: Becoming an honorary Rocky is on every Philadelphian's bucket list.Driving the news: The Philadelphia Visitors Center Corporation and Mural Arts are looking for four locals who "embody the Rocky story" of grit, resilience and perseverance to be part of a mural designed by artist Ash Ryan.They're accepting submissions through Friday, Oct. 25, for anyone who has the "Eye of the Tiger."Nominees should have an inspirational story, be involved in their community and display determination, heart, compassion and Philly pride.What they're saying: The competition celebrates the city's "unsung heroes who make Philadelphia a better place," Kathryn Ott Lovell, president of Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, said in a news release.What's next: RockyFest runs Dec. 3-8, kicking off with Rocky Day to celebrate the release of the original 1976 Oscar-winning film.
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