Meet the Committee Person Candidates: Jason Tucker (15-11)
Jason Tucker for Democratic Committee Person in Ward 15, Division 11 (Francisville)
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Meet the Committee Person Candidates: Leigh Goldenberg (1-10)
Leigh Goldenberg for Democratic Committee Person in Ward 1, Division 10 (Passyunk Square)
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Map: 100+ Urbanist Candidates Running for Committee Person
This year, Philadelphia voters will elect thousands of new Committee People to the Democratic and Republican parties in Philadelphia. Committee People are elected volunteers who make up the base of the local party organizations and these can be powerful neighborhood leadership positions. This year, there are over 100 urbanist candidates running for these positions, and they need your support.
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Put Safety Over Speed in Lincoln Drive “Restoration”
This week, the Kenney administration announced a “restoration project” on Lincoln Drive, which primarily consists of repaving the existing roadway.
We oppose the Kenney administration’s plan in its current form, which only doubles down on the dangerous status quo rather than making the critical design changes needed to fulfill Mayor Kenney’s Vision Zero campaign pledge.
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Meet the Committee Person Candidates: Stefan Zajic (18-11)
Stefan Zajic for Democratic Committee Person in Ward 18, Division 11 (Fishtown)
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Meet the Committee Person Candidates: Kerry Milch (2-24)
Kerry Milch for Democratic Committee Person in Ward 2, Division 24 (Bella Vista)
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Meet the Committee Person Candidates: Nathaniel Popkin (2-24)
Nathaniel Popkin for Democratic Committee Person in Ward 2, Division 24 (Bella Vista)
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Meet the Committee Person Candidates: Caroline Tiger (2-15)
Caroline Tiger for Democratic Committee Person in Ward 2, Division 15 (Queen Village)
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5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: APRIL 25, 2018
ZBA punts on Blatstein sprawl plan, Francisville downzoning, West Philly eviction rally
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Map: Philly's 2019 Land Assessments
The Office of Property Assessment's 2019 assessments are out, and many have noted some odd patterns in the land assessments. 5th Square volunteer Aaron Bauman created this interactive map of land assessments alone to help residents, journalists, and decision-makers continue to research the issue and fix Philadelphia's unfair land assessments. Adjust the values on the right side of the map to view different land value ranges.Sign up for 5th Square's newsletter for updates on this issue.
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5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: APRIL 17, 2018
New monthly urbanist meet-up, Blatstein's Delaware waterfront gas station, Jane's Walks
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5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: April 3, 2018
Spruce and Pine Bike Lane Meetings, Call Council for Good Cause, TransportationCamp
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5TH SQUARE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: MARCH 27, 2018
State Leg. Candidates Respond to 5th Square's 2018 Questionnaire
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5th Square Endorses Good Cause Legislation (City Council Resolution No. 170854)
5th Square is proud to announce our endorsement for the Good Cause Eviction legislation pending before City Council (City Council Resolution No. 170854).
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