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Associated Press Pennsylvania Daybook for Wednesday, Apr. 06.
The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.
Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Philadelphia bureau is reachable at 215-561-1133.
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UPDATED EVENT: Wednesday, Apr. 06 7:30 AM GOP Rep. Lou Barletta speaks to Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg, PA – Republican Rep. Lou Barletta speaks to Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania, where he discusses issues of importance to the community and provides an update from Congress
Location: Brothers Family Dining, 705 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA barletta.house.gov https://twitter.com/reploubarletta
Contacts: Tim Murtaugh Rep. Barletta Director of Communications [email protected] 1 202 225 6511 1 202 641 5099
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UPDATED EVENT: Wednesday, Apr. 06 1:00 PM Dem senatorial candidate Katie McGinty and PFT president tour Rhodes Elementary School in Philadelphia – 2016 Democratic senatorial candidate Katie McGinty tours Rhodes Elementary School in Philadelphia, with Philadelphia Federation of Teachers president Jerry Jordan, AFT president Randi Weingarten, and Philadelphia Councilman Curtis Jones and Councilwoman Helen Gym
Location: E.W. Rhodes Elementary School, 2900 Clearfield St, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.pft.org/default.aspx
Contacts: George Jackson Philadelphia Federation of Teachers [email protected] 1 215 587 6750
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UPDATED EVENT: Wednesday, Apr. 06 Hillary Clinton speaks at Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention – Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention continues, with speakers today including 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (at 11:15 AM EDT), as well as American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, Democratic Rep. Robert Brady, AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council Executive Director Will Discher, and Transportation Workers Union of America President Harry Lombardo
Location: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, 17th and Race Sts, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.paaflcio.org/ https://twitter.com/PaAFL_CIO
Contacts: James Deegan Pennsylvania AFL-CIO [email protected]
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Wednesday, Apr. 06 9:00 AM Delaware River Port Authority holds Board meeting – Delaware River Port Authority Board meeting, for consideration of pending DRPA and PATCO contracts valued between $25,000 and $100,000
Location: Delaware River Port Authority Board Room, 1 Port Center, 2 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ Camden http://www.drpa.org/ https://twitter.com/DRPA_PAandNJ
Contacts: Mike Williams Delaware River Port Authority [email protected] 1 856 968 2254
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Wednesday, Apr. 06 10:00 AM Philadelphia DA Williams announces Naloxone donation to Police Department – Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams announces a near $50,000 donation to the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) to fund more Naloxone supplies. Other Attendees include Pennsylvania Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs Gary Tennis, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross, Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Association Executive Director Richard Long * The donation was made possible by Independence Blue Cross and the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association
Location: Philadelphia Police Headquarters, 750 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.phila.gov/
Contacts: Cameron Kline Philadelphia District Attorney [email protected] 1 215 686 8711
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Wednesday, Apr. 06 11:00 AM Pennsylvania Aging and Revenue Secretaries advise seniors on how to avoid tax scams – Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Teresa Osborne and Secretary of Revenue Eileen McNulty speak about existing tax scams in advance of this year’s tax filing deadline, focusing on the impact of those scams directed at seniors, and offer information on how to avoid exploitation
Location: State Capitol, 501 N 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg www.pa.gov
Contacts: Kirstin Snow Dept. of Aging Press Office [email protected] 1 717 783 3368
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Wednesday, Apr. 06 11:00 AM Pennsylvania Crime and Delinquency Commission announces $1.2 million funding for victim services – Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Chairman Josh Shapiro announces the availability of over $1.2 million in federal funds for victim service providers in Lackawanna County
Location: Lackawanna County Courthouse, 200 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA Scranton www.pa.gov
Contacts: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency [email protected]
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Wednesday, Apr. 06 11:00 AM Philadelphia Mayor Kenney’s public schedule – Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney attends groundbreaking for 22nd and Market Memorial Park, commemorating six individuals killed in a building collapse at the site in 2013. Attendees include Licenses and Inspections Commissioner David Perri, Managing Director Mike DiBerardinis, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell, and Greater Philadelphia Salvation Army Director of Operations Major John Ferreira, 22nd and Market Streets, Philadelphia (11:00 AM EDT); holds press conference on the Roosevelt Boulevard ‘Route for Change’ Program and encourages citizen participation in upcoming Public Forums, with Infrastructure and Transportation Deputy Managing Director Clarena Tolson, PennDOT District 6 Executive Kenneth McClain and Septa Director of Strategic Planning Byron Comati, City Hall, Philadelphia (3:00 PM EDT); and attends Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts Gala, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 300 S. Broad St., Philadelphia (6:30 PM EDT)
Location: Philadelphia http://www.phila.gov/
Contacts: Lauren Hitt Philadelphia Mayor’s Office Communications [email protected] 1 443 370 3205
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Wednesday, Apr. 06 11:15 AM Hillary Clinton campaigns in Pennsylvania – 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton campaigns in Pennsylvania ahead of the 26 Apr primary, speaking at the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention, Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, 17th and Race Sts, Philadelphia (11:15 AM EDT), attending an Impact Services Corporation Community Roundtable with Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, 1952 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia (12:45 PM EDT), touring the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Lab, and attending an organizing event at Skibo Gymnasium, Carnegie Mellon University, Tech and Frew Sts, Pittsburgh (6:00 PM EDT)
Location: Philadelphia Pittsburgh www.hillaryclinton.com https://twitter.com/hillaryclinton
Contacts: Hillary for America press [email protected]
Pittsburgh doors open 4:00 PM * The roundtable at Impact Services Corporation and tour of the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute will be pooled for coverage
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Wednesday, Apr. 06 12:15 PM Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf speaks on WESA’s ‘Essential Pittsburgh’ show – Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf participates in live interview on WESA’s ‘Essential Pittsburgh’ with Paul Guggenheimer
Location: TBD www.pa.gov
Contacts: Jeff Sheridan Governor’s Press Office [email protected] 1 717 783 1116
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Wednesday, Apr. 06 3:00 PM Pennsylvania DCED Secretary Davin continues ‘Jobs that Pay’ tour in Wayne County – Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin continues Governor Tom Wolf’s ‘Jobs that Pay’ tour in Wayne County, with a stop at Sterling Business & Technology Park to announce new, full-time jobs through the business park’s new anchor tenant
Location: Sterling Business & Technology Park, 55 Innovation Drive, Lake Ariel, PA www.pa.gov
Contacts: Heidi Havens PA Department of Community and Economic Development 1 717 783 1132
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Wednesday, Apr. 06 6:00 PM Bernie Sanders campaigns in Philadelphia – 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders campaigns in Pennsylvania ahead of the 26 Apr primary. Events include Philadelphia Community Conversation to discuss issues including ‘raising the minimum wage and support working families and labor unions’, Tindley Temple United Methodist Church, 750 S Broad St (6:00 PM EDT), and ‘A Future to Believe In’ rally to discuss issues including ‘getting big money out of politics’, making public colleges and universities tuition-free, combating climate change, and ensuring universal health care, Liacouras Center at Temple University, 1776 N Broad St (8:00 PM EDT)
Location: Philadelphia www.bernie.org https://twitter.com/berniesanders
Contacts: Arianna Jones Bernie for President [email protected] 1 802 557 7667
Doors open 3:00 PM (6:00 PM) 5:00 PM (8:00 PM)
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Wednesday, Apr. 06 American Eagle Outfitters: Q1 2016 Ex-dividend date
Location: TBD http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=81256&p=irol-calendar
Contacts: Judy Meehan American Eagle Outfitters Investor Relations 1 724 776 4857
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Wednesday, Apr. 06 – Friday, Apr. 08 AIR Envision conference – AIR Envision conference for catastrophe risk management professionals
Location: Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.air-worldwide.com https://twitter.com/AIRWorldwide
Contacts: AIR Worldwide [email protected]
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NEW EVENT: Thursday, Apr. 07 11:00 AM DNCC CEO Daughtry, Philadelphia Mayor Kenney, and AT&T announce ‘major’ network improvements ahead of Democratic Convention – Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) CEO Rev. Leah Daughtry, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and AT&T representatives announce ‘major’ communications network improvements in Philadelphia ahead of the 2016 Democratic National Convention. AT&T is also named the convention’s official communications and technology provider
Location: Hilton Penn’s Landing, 201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia www.demconvention.com https://twitter.com/demconvention
Contacts: Morgan Finkelstein DNCC [email protected] 1 941 993 2298
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Thursday, Apr. 07 – Saturday, Apr. 09 9:00 AM U.S. Army War College Annual Strategy Conference – 26th Annual U.S. Army War College Annual Strategy Conference ‘First Principles for 21st Century Defense’
Location: Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, PA Carlisle www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil https://twitter.com/SSInow
Contacts: Carol Kerr SSI Media Inquiries [email protected] 1 717 245 4389
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Thursday, Apr. 07 10:00 AM Pennsylvania DEP holds fuels seminar and public hearing – Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection holds alternative fuels seminar, featuring presentation by Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Clean Transportation on the importance of alternative fuels and the technologies, DEP Southeast Regional Office, 2 East Main St., Norristown, PA (10:00 AM EDT); and public hearing on the Proposed Disinfection Requirements Rule, DEP Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Dr, Pittsburgh, PA (1:00 PM EDT)
Location: Norristown Pittsburgh http://www.dep.pa.gov/
Contacts: Joshua Dziubek Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection [email protected]
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Thursday, Apr. 07 10:00 AM Bernie Sanders speaks at Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention – Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention continues, with today’s speakers including 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and A. Philip Randolph Institute President Clayola Brown * Pennsylvania presidential primary election is 26 Apr
Location: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, 17th and Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.paaflcio.org/ https://twitter.com/PaAFL_CIO
Contacts: James Deegan Pennsylvania AFL-CIO [email protected]
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Thursday, Apr. 07 12:30 PM Bill Clinton campaigns in Pennsylvania for wife Hillary – Former President Bill Clinton campaigns in Pennsylvania on behalf of his wife, 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, with organizing events at Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center, 8500 Pickering Ave, Philadelphia (12:30 PM EDT) and Scranton High School, 63 Mike Munchak Way, Scranton (5:15 PM EDT)
Location: Philadelphia Scranton www.hillaryclinton.com https://twitter.com/hillaryclinton
Contacts: Hillary for America press [email protected]
Doors open at 11:15 AM (Philadelphia) 4:15 PM (Scranton)
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Thursday, Apr. 07 Lincoln National Corp: Q1 2016 Ex-dividend date
Location: TBD http://www.lfg.com/LincolnPageServer?LFGPage=/lfg/lfgclient/abt/ivrel/index.html https://twitter.com/lincolnfingroup
Contacts: Daniela Palmieri Lincoln media relations [email protected] 1 484 583 2986
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Thursday, Apr. 07 – Sunday, Apr. 10 Association of Independent Information Professionals Annual Conference – AIIP Annual Conference, for learning, networking, and professional development for independent information professionals
Location: Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh http://www.aiip.org/ https://twitter.com/AIIP #AIIP16
Contacts: AIIP [email protected] 1 225 408 4400
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Friday, Apr. 08 10:00 AM National taxpayer advocate convenes latest public forum on taxpayer service – National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson convenes latest in a series of public forums on taxpayer service, held to obtain public comments on the in-development ‘Future State’ plan, which envisions how the agency will operate in the next five years and beyond, alongside Democratic Sen. Bob Casey. Panelists include MidPenn Legal Services’s Robert Hamilton, PenServ Plan Services President Susan Diehl, Hudak & Company owner Warren Hudak, and an identity theft victim (name withheld) * Marks third forum in the series held in a local community
Location: Harrisburg University of Science & Technology, Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg http://www.irs.gov https://twitter.com/IRSnews
Contacts: IRS media relations 1 202 622 4000
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Friday, Apr. 08 Bill Clinton campaigns in Pennsylvania for wife Hillary – Former President Bill Clinton campaigns in Pennsylvania on behalf of his wife, 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, with an event in Erie
Location: Erie www.hillaryclinton.com https://twitter.com/hillaryclinton
Contacts: Hillary for America press [email protected]
Doors open at 9:30 AM
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