Inside crucial, and unusual, primary race in the Far Northeast’s 172nd District, where two members of powerful Democratic families will go head to head. Plus, a mother's search for answers.
Start your day with the Philly news you need and the stories you want all in one easy-to-read newsletterToday we’re taking a close look at a crucial, and unusual, primary race in the Far Northeast’s 172nd District, where
And both of the district’s Republican candidates, Aizaz Gill and Patrick Gushue, insist they can flip the seat — which could, in turn, flip the state house, where Dems currently hold a narrow one-seat majority.where we’ll walk you through what your ballot will look like, and provide important context about the candidates and races.Karen Brookins’ son, Marcus Boone, died by suicide two years ago.
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