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Proposals to hold Pennsylvania’s presidential primaries in March rather than April and to permit poll watchers to operate outside the counties where they live are advancing in the Legislature.
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On today’s episode of The Confluence: As state primary election results are solidified, we learn more about some impactful incumbent races where longtime legislators experienced upsets; a $2 million grant will help Veterans Place build handicap-accessible apartments and a wellness and behavior health center; and a local makerspace is teaching students and adults about the impact of the African diaspora on science, technology, engineering and math. Today’s guests include: Sam Dunklau, WESA’s capitol bureau chief; Rob Hamilton, executive director of Veteran’s Place of Washington Boulevard; and Ja’Sonta Roberts, the off-site programs manager at Assemble, a Pittsburgh nonprofit maker-space.
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Reports of voters turned away from the polls after precincts ran out of ballots Tuesday swarmed online. But an Allegheny County spokesperson said officials haven't found any verifiable claims of these instances.
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Takeaways from the Pennsylvania primary, and a look ahead to what might matter to voters in NovemberOn today’s episode of The Confluence: We discuss the results of Pennsylvania's contentious primary election and what's next in the general election.Today’s guests include: Dana Brown, executive director of the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics; Ben Forstate, a political consultant; Chris Potter, government and accountability editor with WESA; and Julia Terruso, political reporter with the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Entrepreneurs and start-ups need room to grow, but office space can be expensive and leases require commitment would-be business owners aren't always…
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City officials are acknowledging that representatives from Amazon visited the Steel City last month. Calling it a "real estate" visit, Mayor Bill Peduto…
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One day after the inauguration of Donald Trump, women, men and children marched in Washington, D.C. and in cities across the country, including…
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Lead Plagues Pittsburgh & Disincorporation Rejoins The Conversation As Election Season Gets UnderwayPittsburgh's primary is set, but election season is just getting underway. Politcal reporters Kevin Zwick of the Greensburg Tribune-Review and Chris…
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Pennsylvania primary voters are picking candidates for open seats on the state's appeals courts Tuesday, the only statewide contests on the spring primary…
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The 90.5 WESA newsroom will be offering continuously updating coverage from the polls and reporters in the field throughout the day. 11: 45 p.m.: That's…