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Varios estados en EE. UU. hacen cambios de última hora en sus reglas para votar

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Dawn Stephens y Duane Taylor preparan boletas para votar que serán enviadas por correo postal, en la Junta Electoral del condado Mecklenburg, en Charlotte, Carolina del Norte, el 5 de septiembre de 2024. (Foto: AP/Nell Redmond)

En Georgia, los trabajadores electorales tendrán que contar a mano el número de boletas emitidas después de que se complete la votación. En Carolina del Norte, algunos estudiantes y personal universitario podrán usar sus identificaciones digitales para votar. En Wisconsin, los buzones electorales vuelven a permitirse, aunque no todas las jurisdicciones electorales los utilizarán.

En todo Estados Unidos, incluyendo algunos estados clave en esta contienda presidencial, las leyes estatales nuevas o recién modificadas están cambiando la forma en que los estadounidenses votarán, contarán las boletas y administrarán y certificarán la elección del 5 de noviembre.

Puede ser un desafío conocer todos estos cambios de última hora, especialmente porque los procesos electorales estatales de por sí varían ampliamente. Se avecinan aún más cambios en algunos estados, a solo unas semanas de las elecciones. Varios estados ya han comenzado a enviar boletas por correo, y en otros, los votantes han comenzado a emitir boletas en persona.

“Los cambios de última hora en las reglas electorales —ya sea de una legislatura estatal, una autoridad electoral o un tribunal— pueden generar confusión para los votantes y los funcionarios electorales”, dijo por correo electrónico Megan Bellamy, vicepresidenta de leyes y políticas del Laboratorio de Derechos Electorales. “La temporada electoral está en marcha. Los legisladores, los órganos administrativos y los tribunales deben reconocerlo”.

He aquí un vistazo a algunos de los procesos electorales que son nuevos o que han sido modificados recientemente.

Nuevos requisitos de conteo manual

En Georgia y Arizona, los trabajadores electorales deberán contar a mano las boletas el día de las elecciones. Funcionarios electorales dicen que esto podría retrasar la presentación de los resultados.

La Junta Electoral Estatal de Georgia aprobó su nueva regla el viernes. Requiere que el número de boletas —no el número de votos—, sea contado a mano en cada lugar de votación por tres trabajadores electorales diferentes hasta que los tres conteos sean iguales.

Los electores en Georgia votan en máquinas con pantalla táctil que imprimen boletas de papel. Esas boletas incluyen lo que seleccionó el votante en la pantalla y un código QR para que lo lea un escáner y cuente los votos.

Los defensores dicen que la nueva regla de conteo manual es necesaria para asegurarse de que el número de boletas de papel coincida con los recuentos electrónicos en escáneres, computadoras de registro y máquinas de votación. Los tres trabajadores tendrán que contar las boletas en pilas de 50, y el administrador de la casilla debe explicar y corregir, si es posible, cualquier discrepancia, así como documentarlas.

La regla va en contra del consejo de la procuraduría estatal, el Departamento de Estado de Georgia y una asociación de funcionarios electorales de condado. A los críticos les preocupa que la medida retrase la publicación de los resultados de la noche de las elecciones, socavando la confianza pública en el proceso.

Un cambio similar en Arizona —un estado clave porque no tiene una tendencia política definida— también es probable que cause retrasos en los resultados este otoño. La nueva medida requiere que los condados cuenten a mano los sobres con boletas que se dejan en los centros de votación el día de las elecciones antes de que se tabulen los votos.

Después de las primarias de julio, la portavoz electoral del condado Maricopa, Jennifer Liewer, dijo que la nueva medida retrasó aproximadamente 30 minutos la presentación de los resultados del condado, y señaló que el impacto podría ser mayor en las elecciones generales “si nos llegan cientos de miles de boletas”.

El condado Maricopa, que incluye a Phoenix, calcula que entre 625.000 y 730.000 votantes dejarán sus boletas el 5 de noviembre.

JP Martin, portavoz del secretario de Estado de Arizona, el demócrata Adrian Fontes, dijo en un correo electrónico que el mandato de recuento de votos “requerirá un tiempo considerable, sobre todo porque los trabajadores electorales ya han completado un turno de 12 a 15 horas”.

Cambios para las boletas anticipadas y enviadas por correo postal

El caos y la desinformación sobre las boletas que se envían por correo postal y los buzones electorales han provocado desacuerdos partidistas —y nuevas reglas—, en varios estados sobre cómo se deben usar estos métodos de votación.

En Wisconsin, la Corte Suprema del estado, entonces de mayoría conservadora, prohibió los buzones electorales en 2022. Pero una nueva mayoría liberal en el tribunal los volvió a legalizar en julio. Algunas comunidades los abrieron para las primarias estatales de agosto, pero se usarán más para noviembre.

Su uso en Wisconsin es voluntario y algunas ciudades conservadoras han optado por no usar buzones electorales por cuestiones de seguridad. Las dos ciudades más demócratas del estado, Milwaukee y Madison, los usaron en agosto y volverán a hacerlo en noviembre.

El secretario de Estado de Ohio, el republicano Frank LaRose, emitió una directiva a las juntas electorales de los condados en agosto que decía que solo un votante puede depositar su boleta personal en un buzón. Cualquier persona que ayude a otra persona debe devolver esa boleta dentro de la oficina de la junta del condado y completar un formulario de certificación.

En Pensilvania, hay una batalla judicial pendiente en la Corte Suprema del estado que podría decidir si los condados deben contar las boletas provisionales de votantes cuyas boletas por correo fueron rechazadas por errores relativamente menores, como no insertar la boleta en un sobre secreto interior. Las prácticas varían según el condado y la ley estatal no dice nada al respecto. Los republicanos han argumentado que nada en la ley estatal permite explícitamente que un votante emita una boleta provisional en lugar de una boleta por correo rechazada.

Por otra parte, la Corte Suprema del estado de Pensilvania desestimó a principios de este mes un caso por un tecnicismo después de que un tribunal inferior dictaminó que rechazar las boletas enviadas por correo postal por “errores de papeleo sin sentido e intrascendentes”, como la falta de una fecha escrita a mano, viola el derecho constitucional al voto. Como resultado, se espera que los condados continúen con la práctica de descalificar esas boletas. Algunos condados, principalmente los demócratas, se esfuerzan por ayudar a los votantes a corregir esos errores o emitir una boleta provisional en su lugar.

Esta es la primera elección presidencial desde que la Legislatura de Florida, controlada por los republicanos, realizó una serie de cambios en el voto por correo en 2021. Si bien esos no son cambios recientes, su impacto podría ser significativo este año en un estado que tradicionalmente ha tenido un gran interés en votar por correo. Un cambio hace que la solicitud de un votante de una boleta por correo sea válida solo para la próxima elección general, en lugar de dos ciclos de elecciones generales, lo que significa que los votantes tendrán que volver a presentar una solicitud. Solicitar una boleta por correo ahora también requiere un número de licencia de conducir, un número de identificación estatal o los últimos cuatro dígitos del número de Seguro Social.

Verificación de la identidad

En Carolina del Norte, la Junta de Elecciones aprobó el mes pasado que los estudiantes y el personal de la Universidad de Carolina del Norte en Chapel Hill podían utilizar las identificaciones digitales en sus celulares para votar, luego de una la ley de identificación de votantes con foto recién implementada en el estado.

Se trata de la primera identificación digital de este tipo que la junta aprueba. Grupos republicanos presentaron una demanda, argumentando que la ley estatal solo permite tarjetas físicas.

Un juez de primera instancia se negó la semana pasada a impedir su uso. Desde entonces, los republicanos han presentado una notificación de apelación. Solo se ha aprobado el uso de identificaciones móviles emitidas por la UNC-Chapel Hill en teléfonos Apple.

En Arkansas, un tribunal federal de apelaciones restableció la semana pasada una norma que prohíbe las firmas electrónicas para el registro de votantes. La Junta de Comisionados Electorales del estado aprobó la regla en abril, diciendo que la Constitución estatal permite que solo ciertas agencias, y no los funcionarios electorales, acepten firmas electrónicas. Según la norma, los votantes tendrán que registrarse firmando su nombre con un bolígrafo.

La medida se adoptó después de que el grupo sin fines de lucro Get Loud Arkansas ayudó a registrar a los votantes mediante firmas electrónicas. La junta dijo que la regla era necesaria para crear uniformidad en todo el estado.

Más trabajo después de votar

La labor electoral no se detiene cuando cierran las urnas, y algunos estados tendrán nuevos procesos después de las elecciones.

La misma junta electoral de Georgia que ordenó a los condados contar a mano el número de boletas de papel había aprobado solo unas semanas antes nuevas reglas relacionadas con la certificación de la votación. Un cambio establece una “investigación razonable” antes de que los funcionarios electorales de condado certifiquen los resultados, sin definir lo que eso significa. Otra permite a los funcionarios electorales de condado “examinar toda la documentación relacionada con las elecciones creada durante la realización de las elecciones”.

Los demócratas han presentado una demanda para bloquear las nuevas reglas, diciendo que podrían ser utilizadas por funcionarios locales que quieran negarse a la certificación si no les gustan los resultados de las elecciones.

En Nueva Hampshire, el gobernador Chris Sununu firmó una ley en julio que establece auditorías postelectorales. Entró en vigor a tiempo para las más recientes primarias del estado el 10 de septiembre y se aplicará a las elecciones generales.

Las auditorías permiten al Departamento de Estado de Nueva Hampshire verificar que el equipo de conteo electrónico de votos funcionó correctamente. Se eligieron al azar diez centros de votación.

El equipo de auditoría designado determinó que la auditoría de los dispositivos de conteo electrónico de votos fue exitosa, con todos los resultados dentro de los márgenes esperados.

En Nebraska, los aliados del expresidente Donald Trump presionaron para que el estado cambiara la forma en que asigna los votos electorales para evitar que la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris reclamara potencialmente uno de ellos al llevar el distrito legislativo del estado para el área de Omaha. Pero ese esfuerzo parece condenado al fracaso porque un senador estatal republicano dijo que no lo apoyaría, frustrando la mayoría de dos tercios que necesitarían para que se apruebe en la Legislatura y se convierta en ley antes de las elecciones del 5 de noviembre.

“Después de una profunda consideración, me queda claro que ahora mismo, a 43 días del día de las elecciones, no es el momento de hacer este cambio”, dijo el lunes el senador estatal Mike McDonnell.

Maine es el único otro estado que asigna los votos del Colegio Electoral por distrito legislativo.

Preparing Pennsylvania’s voting machines: What is logic and accuracy testing?

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Voting equipment at the Allegheny County Election Division Elections warehouse in Pittsburgh is prepared to be moved to polling sites throughout Allegheny County, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (Photo: AP/Gene J. Puskar/File)

Elections officials across Pennsylvania have begun assessing their voting machines using a procedure known as logic and accuracy testing, which helps confirm their equipment is working properly ahead of Election Day.

All election equipment used by Pennsylvania counties — ranging from ballot-marking devices used for some in-person voting to machines that tabulate mail and absentee ballots — is put through this pre-election stress test.

Counties in the commonwealth are required by law to conduct logic and accuracy testing before any election, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. All states do similar testing.

“Really, we are testing the voting system end to end,” said Forrest Lehman, director of elections and registration in Lycoming County. “It’s almost like we’re running a small-scale election.”

Shapiro Administration invests $150,000 to help build EMS Workforce, grant program now accepting proposals 

Shapiro Administration investing $150,000 in pilot programs to encourage high school students interested in exploring careers in Emergency Medical Services. 

 
Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Health (DOH) is currently accepting grant applications to continue improving and building the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workforce in Pennsylvania by encouraging high school students to explore careers in EMS. 

“Emergency medical services professionals are an essential part of the health care system,” said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. “Having a well-trained and dedicated EMS professional arriving at your door 24/7 in an emergency is a safeguard all Pennsylvanians deserve. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to helping people enter this vital profession.” 

All accredited Pennsylvania EMS Educational Institutes and non-state-owned institutions of higher education are eligible to apply for three $50,000 grants  
— one each from the western, central, and eastern regions — to conduct pilot programs for high school students interested in becoming EMS providers. Funding comes from Pennsylvania’s Fireworks Tax.  

Applications must be received no later than 1:30 PM on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. 

The application and additional information can be found at PA – eMarketplace (state.pa.us)

This Request for Applications builds on the success of three summer camps conducted this year during which more than 50 young Pennsylvanians took part in immersive programs conducted by regional EMS Institutes.  

Since the beginning of his Administration, Governor Josh Shapiro committed to rebuilding the EMS workforce and improving conditions for first responders. In the 2023-24 budget, he worked with the General Assembly to secure $20.7 million to increase mileage rates for ambulance services, protecting access to healthcare and ensuring that EMS workers and first responders are properly reimbursed for the critical care they provide. 

Building on those critical investments, DOH’s Bureau of EMS collaborated with regional EMS Institutes in Summer 2024 to create three pilot programs aimed at inspiring high school students to consider future careers in the emergency responder workforce.  

In Pennsylvania, individuals aged 16 and older can apply for EMS certification after completing courses and passing a DOH-recognized certification examination.   

School District of Philadelphia school among 356 schools in the nation to earn 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools Designation

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U.S. Department of Education recognizes Central High School with prestigious award

PHILADELPHIA — Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that Central High School has been awarded the National Blue Ribbon School designation, for exemplary high performing, based on all student scores, student subgroup scores and graduation rates. Central High School is one of 13 schools in the Commonwealth, and the only school in the city of Philadelphia, to achieve Blue Ribbon status this year.

“The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools are raising the bar for our nation’s students, serving as models for effective teaching and intentional collaboration in their schools and communities. As we celebrate their achievements, let us look to these schools for inspiration as we champion education as the foundation of a brighter future for every child.”

Central High School, a college preparatory high school that challenges students with rigorous academic programs to prepare them for higher education, serves more than two thousand students in grades nine through 12 from across the city. The school is located in North Philadelphia’s Logan section and is the thirty-seventh oldest public high school in the nation, established in 1836. 

“Congratulations to Central High School on its designation as a National Blue Ribbon School,” said Tony B. Watlington, Sr., Ed.D., superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia. “I am elated to celebrate the hard work of the president (principal), teachers, students and their families at Central. This national recognition is a point of pride and a testament to the academic excellence within our District.”

The school hosted a celebration on Monday, September 23 at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony hosted by the United States Department of Education will occur in November and students will receive their much deserved Blue Ribbon plaque later this year.

Katharine Davis, President of Central High School, shared the exciting news with her school community this afternoon. “The Blue Ribbon Award is an achievement that recognizes the continued academic excellence of the Central High School student body as well as the dedication of our faculty, staff and families. We strive to build a community that values student voice and leadership. We wholeheartedly believe in the power of young adults to positively impact our local and global community. We are so honored to receive this award and recognition.”

Now in its 42nd year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools program awarded 356 public and private elementary, middle and high schools throughout the country in 2024. This is the third year Central has been awarded a Blue Ribbon School (1987 and 2011). Central is one of 19 School District of Philadelphia schools named a National Blue Ribbon School since the Department of Education began the program and the second school to earn the distinction under Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, Sr., Ed.D (including Arts academy at Benjamin Rush in 2022).

Photos from the celebration can be found here. Please credit Adam Northam/School District of Philadelphia.

Shapiro administration congratulates 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools

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Thirteen Schools Across Pennsylvania Commended for Academic Excellence and Closing Achievement Gaps

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) congratulated 13 schools in the Commonwealth that have been selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). This award is based on each school’s overall academic performance, or the progress made to close the achievement gap among students. 

“Pennsylvania’s National Blue Ribbon Schools represent the best and brightest in providing a world-class education to their students, creating exceptional learning opportunities, and closing achievement gaps,” said Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. “The Shapiro Administration is committed to ensuring that all Pennsylvania learners, no matter which city or town they call home, can access an excellent education, and these distinguished schools serve as models in our Commonwealth’s large and diverse public education system.”

The Pennsylvania schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools were: 

  • Economy Elementary School, Ambridge Area School District, Beaver County 
  • Marlborough Elementary School, Upper Perkiomen School District, Montgomery County 
  • West Hanover Elementary School, Central Dauphin School District, Dauphin County 
  • Richland Elementary School, Richland School District, Cambria County
  • Mercer Area High School, Mercer Area School District, Mercer County 
  • Central High School, Philadelphia City School District, Philadelphia County
  • Holy Family School, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Chester County 
  • Dorseyville Middle School, Fox Chapel Area School District, Allegheny County 
  • Connoquenessing Elementary School, Butler Area School District, Butler County
  • Saltsburg Elementary School, River Valley School District, Indiana County 
  • Quaker Valley Middle School, Quaker Valley School District, Allegheny County
  • Springfield High School, Springfield School District, Delaware County 
  • Oakview Elementary School, Lakeview School District, Mercer County

Across the country, 356 schools were named 2024 Blue Ribbon Schools.

“The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools are raising the bar for our nation’s students, serving as models for effective teaching and intentional collaboration in their schools and communities. As we celebrate their achievements, let us look to these schools for inspiration as we champion education as the foundation of a brighter future for every child.”

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes efforts made by schools to create safe and welcoming spaces where students can master challenging and engaging content. Schools are recognized in both or either of two performance categories: Exemplary High Performing Schools—the top performers in their state as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests; and/or Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools—those that excel in narrowing achievement gaps between different student groups and the overall student body. 

For more information on the Pennsylvania Department of Education, please visit the Department of Education website or follow PDE on InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTube, or Pinterest.

Pennsylvania liquor control board returns more than $2.3 millionin licensing fees to local communities

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Harrisburg. – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today announced the return of more than $2.3 million in licensing fees to 1,365 municipalities in which licensees are located.

Twice a year, as required by law, the PLCB returns liquor license fees paid by PLCB-approved licensees to the municipalities that are home to those licenses. Municipalities have flexibility in allocating and spending the returned license fees to meet local needs.

The PLCB oversees the regulation of more than 15,000 retail liquor licenses statewide, including restaurants, clubs, and hotels. Licensees pay liquor license fees ranging from $125 to $700, depending on the type of license and the population of the municipality in which the license is located, as part of the annual license renewal or validation process, as well as in conjunction with approval of certain new applications.

The current dispersal period represents fees paid from Feb. 1 to July 31, 2024. In all, 56 cities, 541 boroughs, and 768 townships will receive payments ranging from $50 to $232,750.

Complete lists of license fee distributions by county and municipality are available on the PLCB website.

Over the last five fiscal years, the PLCB returned almost $17.5 million in licensing fees to local municipalities.

The PLCB regulates the distribution of beverage alcohol in Pennsylvania, operates about 600 wine and spirits stores statewide, and licenses 20,000 alcohol producers, retailers, and handlers. The PLCB also works to reduce and prevent dangerous and underage drinking through partnerships with schools, community groups, and licensees. Taxes and store profits – totaling nearly $20.3 billion since the agency’s inception – are returned to Pennsylvania’s General Fund, which finances Pennsylvania’s schools, health and human services programs, law enforcement, and public safety initiatives, among other important public services. The PLCB also provides financial support for the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, other state agencies, and local municipalities across the state. For more information about the PLCB, visit lcb.pa.gov.

Secretary of the commonwealth reminds eligible Pennsylvanians to register to vote by Oct. 21 to participate in november election 

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Get details on how to register to vote or how to update your voter status at vote.pa.gov 

Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt reminded Pennsylvanians today that the Oct. 21 deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election is just one month away. Ensuring that our elections are conducted freely and fairly – and that every eligible voter can make their voice heard – are top priorities of the Shapiro Administration.

“Every eligible Pennsylvanian who is not yet registered to vote still has the chance to do so before the Oct. 21 deadline,” Schmidt said. “You can ensure your voice is able to be heard in the Nov. 5 general election by taking just a few minutes to register to vote on vote.pa.gov today.” 

To be eligible to vote, an individual must be:

·        A citizen of the United States for at least one month before the election,

·        A resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which the individual plans to register and vote for at least 30 days before the election, and

·        At least 18 years old on the day of the election. 

Pennsylvanians who are already registered to vote can check their registration status online and update their voter record with any changes to their name, address, or party affiliation.  

Eligible voters will have the opportunity to cast a ballot for federal and state government positions this November. The department’s candidate database lists candidates running for the federal and state offices on the ballot.  
 

In addition to registering online, eligible Pennsylvanians can register by mail or in person at the following locations: 

·        their county voter registration office,  

·        county assistance offices,  

·        Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program offices,  

·        Armed Forces recruitment centers,  

·        county clerk of orphans’ courts or marriage license offices,  

·        area agencies on aging,  

·        county mental health and intellectual disabilities offices,  

·        student disability services offices of the State System of Higher Education,  

·        special education offices in high schools,

·        Americans with Disabilities Act-mandated complementary paratransit providers, and

·        Department of Transportation (PennDOT) driver and photo license centers.  

Last year, the Shapiro Administration launched automatic voter registration at all PennDOT driver and photo license centers, which provides eligible Pennsylvanians with a built-in way to apply to register to vote when they obtain a new driver’s license or ID card or renew their existing identification. The Shapiro Administration launched the automatic registration initiative last year as part of its continued commitment to ensuring free, fair, and secure elections.

Registered voters can also request a no-excuse mail-in or absentee ballot online. Mail-in or absentee ballot applications must be received by a voter’s county elections board by 5 p.m. Oct. 29. Completed mail ballots must be received by county election offices by 8 p.m. on Nov. 5. Completed mail ballots received after that time do not count, even if containing a postmark before the deadline.

The Department’s website, vote.pa.gov, is available in English, Spanish and Chinese and offers online voter registration, a polling place locator, and county boards of elections contact information. It also includes tips for first-time voters and members of the military.

Schwarber and Realmuto homer as Phillies top Cubs 6-2 to clinch 1st NL East title since 2011

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates after the Phillies won a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs to clinch the NL East title, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia. (Photo: AP/Matt Slocum)

PHILADELPHIA. — Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto homered, and Aaron Nola struck out seven to help the Philadelphia Phillies clinch their first NL East title since 2011 with a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.

Carlos Estévez retired Michael Busch on a flyball to end it, and the Phillies swarmed each other in excitement on the infield. The Phillie Phanatic stormed the celebration waving a 2024 flag as fans stood and filmed it all.

“I think a lot of guys were kind of looking around and seeing them get fired up and them get excited and being on their feet,” slugger Bryce Harper said. “Just really cool to see. Hopefully, we can do that a lot more.”

With a postseason berth already clinched last week, the Phillies won their 12th division championship — and have their sights set on the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the National League playoffs.

“We need to get the bye, that’s pretty important to us. Really important to us,” manager Rob Thomson said. “Whether you’re the division champion or not, I don’t think that gives you any type of advantage. I think having home-field advantage and having a bye is going to help us quite a bit.”

Philadelphia won five straight NL East titles from 2007-11, then went 10 years without making the playoffs. A wild-card entry each of the past two postseasons, the Phillies put together consecutive October runs that ended in heartbreak.

They lost the World Series to Houston in 2022 and blew series leads of 2-0 and 3-2 in dropping the NL Championship Series to Arizona last season.

This marks the third time the Phillies have reached the postseason three years in a row (1976-78 and 2007-11). Philadelphia’s only World Series championships came in 1980 and 2008.

“We’ve just got to play Philly baseball and continue to play,” Harper said.

Nola (13-8) allowed two runs in six-plus innings. He walked off to a standing ovation when he was pulled for Matt Strahm.

Since 2022, Nola has started seven games in which the Phillies could either clinch a postseason berth, clinch a postseason series or clinch a division title. He has posted a 1.62 ERA with 46 strikeouts against seven walks in those outings.

Realmuto hit a two-run shot in the second and Schwarber added a solo homer in the third for a 3-0 lead. Schwarber’s 37th of the season gave him 100 RBIs. Nick Castellanos also had an RBI single in the third.

Schwarber is the third Phillies player since 1920 with 100 runs, 100 RBIs and 100 walks in back-to-back seasons. Bobby Abreu (2004-05) and Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt (1976-77) are the others.

Cubs reliever Caleb Kilian (0-1) took the loss in a bullpen game.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Cubs: Claimed RHP Enoli Paredes off waivers from Milwaukee. Paredes, who turns 29 on Saturday, went 1-0 with a 1.74 ERA and one save in 17 relief appearances with the Brewers. He dealt with a right forearm issue earlier this season that caused him to spend more than two months on the injured list.

Phillies: OF Austin Hays could return ahead of Tuesday’s game after a stint on the injured list with a kidney infection. … RHP Spencer Turnbull pitched two innings Sunday in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

UP NEXT

The Cubs send LHP Justin Steele (5-5, 3.03 ERA) to the mound. The Phillies had not announced a starter for Tuesday’s game.

Trump listens during a farming event in rural Pennsylvania, then threatens John Deere with tariffs

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump listens during a campaign event at a farm, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Smithton, Pa. (Photo: AP/Alex Brandon)

SMITHTON, Pa. — Donald Trump sat in a large barn in rural Pennsylvania on Monday, asking questions of farmers and offering jokes but, in a rarity for his campaign events, mostly listening.

The bombastic former president was unusually restrained at an event about China’s influence on the U.S. economy, a roundtable during which farmers and manufacturers expressed concerns about losing their way of life. Behind Trump were large green tractors and a sign declaring “Protect our food from China.»

The event in Smithton, Pennsylvania, gave Trump a chance to drive his economic message against Vice President Kamala Harris, arguing that imposing tariffs and boosting energy production will lower costs. He highlighted Harris’ reversal of a previous vow to ban fracking, a method of producing natural gas key to Pennsylvania’s economy.

And he noted the tractors behind him were manufactured by John Deere, which announced in June it was moving skid steer and track loader manufacturing to Mexico and working to acquire land there for a new factory. Trump threatened the firm with a 200% tariff should he win back the presidency and it opted to export manufacturing to Mexico.

“If they want to build in the United States, there’s no tariff,” he added.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Ed Fry Arena in Indiana, Pa., Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. (Photo: AP/Rebecca Droke)

Trump opened the event with some of his usual themes. He declared that in 2020: «We had an election that didn’t exactly work out too good. And it was a disgrace.”

But he then did something unusual: He let others do most of the talking.

When one farmer said recent decades had seen scores of family farms shut down, Trump asked what that meant for overall production. The response was that, thanks to larger farms now operating, total production is actually up but «we are losing the small family farms.”

“I know that, yes,” Trump responded somberly. Later, he said, «I am not too worried about the people around this table” supporting him on Election Day, while jokingly adding, “But you never know.”

In response to another participant’s concerns about energy production, Trump said he didn’t know that farmers were so energy-dependent. Another farmer talked about Chinese-subsidized businesses, prompting Trump to respond, “That’s why we need tariffs.”

After the same farmer finished her comments by praising him profusely, he intoned: “Amen. I agree.”

Trump has embraced tariffs as he tries to appeal to working-class voters who oppose free-trade deals and the outsourcing of factories and jobs, and the event wasn’t all about showing a more personable side.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at a farm, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Smithton, Pa, as from left, Richard Grenell, Lee Zeldin and Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., listen. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Later, the former president took questions from reporters and got more customarily combative when asked whether he was concerned that tariffs on manufacturers like John Deere would increase costs for farmers. He said of Harris, “She is not going to be good for Pennsylvania.”

Stopping at a neighborhood market prior to an evening rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Trump bought a bag of popcorn and quipped that, if elected, he may send for more from the Oval Office. He also gave a woman paying for groceries a $100 bill, declaring that her total “just went down a hundred bucks.”

The change didn’t last long. At his evening rally, Trump reverted to form, using an abrasive message to energize mostly conservative, white, working-class voters.

“She’s a one-woman economic wrecking ball and if she gets four more years, her radical agenda will smash the economy into rubble and grind your financial situation right into the dust,” Trump said of Harris. He claimed, “She wants to take your guns away” even as the vice president has stressed being a gun owner herself.

«She’s coming for your money. She’s coming for your pensions, and she’s coming for your savings,» he said.

The former president urged supporters to “get out and vote” but scoffed at the idea of casting early ballots, suggesting without evidence that it allowed more time to commit fraud. Citing unknown sources, he declared, “They said, if we don’t win this election, there may never be another election in this country.”

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at a farm, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Smithton, Pa. (Photo: AP
/Alex Brandon)

At one point, the former president caught a glimpse of himself on the big screen and joked about a ”handsome man over there” before concluding, “Oh, it’s Trump.”

He also got especially candid with the rally audience saying, “I don’t like anybody that doesn’t like me, I’ll be honest,” before adding, “sounds childish” but “that’s the way it is … call it a personality defect.”

It was a starkly different tone from Trump’s first event in Smithton, which was hosted by the Protecting America Initiative, led by Richard Grenell, Trump’s former acting director of national intelligence, and former New York congressman Lee Zeldin.

Grenell told the small group of attendees there, “China is getting into our farmlands, and we have to be able to see China very clearly.”

At the end of 2022, China held nearly 250,000 acres of U.S. land, which is slightly less than 1% of foreign-held acres, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. By comparison, Canada was the largest foreign owner of U.S. land, accounting for 32%, or 14.2 million acres.

Still, the National Agricultural Law Center estimates that 24 states ban or limit foreigners without residency and foreign businesses or governments from owning private farmland. The issue emerged after a Chinese billionaire bought more than 130,000 acres near a U.S. Air Force base in Texas and another Chinese company sought to build a corn plant near an Air Force base in North Dakota.

Rex Murphy, from a nearby rural community who raises cattle and grows corn and hay, said farmers support Trump in this area, and said he wanted fewer taxes and “more freedom.”

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Ed Fry Arena, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Indiana, Pa. (Photo: AP/Alex Brandon)

“I want him to do everything for the economy,” said Murphy, 48. “If he just becomes president, and he does what he does, he will do more.”

Harris is visiting Pennsylvania on Wednesday. Attending a New York fundraiser on Monday, Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, told a group of about 30 donors focused on climate change that Trump’s energy catchphrase of “drill, baby, drill” is “not a solution to things, and the public knows that it’s a cheap, easy thing.”

Walz, speaking at a midtown Manhattan hotel to an audience that included former presidential candidate Tom Steyer and Hollywood producer Jeffrey Katzenberg, called climate change an “existential threat” but also “an incredible opportunity to grow our economy.” He specifically cited farmers who use their land to generate wind energy in addition to growing crops.

Harris campaign spokesman Joseph Costello said that “despite all his lies and pandering, Donald Trump used the White House to give handouts to wealthy corporations and foreign companies.»

Costello said in a statement that those came «at the expense of family farmers, drive farm bankruptcies to record levels, and sacrifice small American farmers as pawns in his failed trade war with China.”

City of Philadelphia residential bulk collection program

Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA. – The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Sanitation is excited to continue Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s One Philly, United City Cleaning Initiative by launching its new Residential Bulk Collection Program. This program is designed to help residents dispose of large metal, household items not picked up during regular trash collection, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and tires. On September 16, 2024, the program launched notifying block captains, community groups, and other residential stakeholders of its creation via direct mail and email.

“Phase One of the One Philly, United City Cleaning Initiative successfully cleaned over 18,000 residential blocks, and I’m extremely proud of the work our Office of Clean and Green Initiatives has facilitated,” said Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. “As we enter Phase Two, I want residents to know that we are addressing their concerns about ‘Filthadelphia’ at every turn, until Philadelphia is the Safest, Cleanest, Greenest big city in the nation, with Access to Economic Opportunity for All.

«This initiative helps discourage illegal dumping and offers residents a convenient solution for getting rid of bulk items without having to transport them to a Sanitation Convenience Center,” said Carlton Williams, Director of the Office of Clean and Green Initiatives. «Thank you to the Parker Administration for acknowledging this essential quality of life issue and allocating funds for this critical initiative.”

Philadelphia residents can schedule bulk item pickups for up to four (4) items per appointment. The service is available to single-family homes and multi-family dwellings with up to six units. Larger apartment buildings, condominiums, and commercial properties are not eligible for the program and must use private haulers. Residents can schedule appointments through the Department of Sanitation’s website or by contacting 311. Appointments are limited and will be scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The Department of Sanitation understands some residents cannot use personal vehicles or do not have access to vehicles that are viable options for transporting large bulk items. “Sanitation is excited to provide this much-needed service to residents,” said Crystal Jacobs-Shipman, Commissioner of the Department of Sanitation. “This free service assists residents with inoperable bulk items in their homes and limited storage space. They can rely on the Department of Sanitation to pick up their bulk item from their regular trash collection site and properly dispose of them. We are eager to see how this program will positively impact Philadelphia’s residents.”


Items Eligible for Collection

  • Refrigerators (empty with doors removed)
  • Other major appliances (e.g., air conditioners, water heaters, microwaves)
  • Household furniture
  • Large toys
  • Flat-screen TVs
  • Passenger car tires (rims removed; 4 tires = 1 bulk item)


Items NOT Collected

  • Household trash and mattresses (wrapped in plastic)
  • Hazardous, flammable, or explosive materials
  • Auto parts
  • Construction or demolition debris


How It Works

  1. Schedule Your Appointment
    If eligible, schedule your bulk collection appointment online. Appointments are limited and first-come, first-serve.
  2. Check Your Email
    After scheduling, you’ll receive an email with:
    • Pickup Code: Mark items for pick-up with this 4-letter code.
    • Service Request Number: Use this for any follow-up communication.
  3. Set Out Your Items
    • Place items at your normal collection point (curbside or rear driveway) the evening before your pickup date (no earlier than 5:00 p.m. during Fall and Winter and 7:00 p.m. in Spring and Summer).
    • Ensure items are curbside by 7:00 a.m. on pickup day.
    • Label items with your Pickup Code using a marker or sheet of paper and tape.


Important Notes

  • The city will not enter homes to collect items.
  • Residents are responsible for ensuring items are placed in accessible locations on time.
  • The city is not liable for items taken before pickup.
  • Should the Department of Sanitation need to reschedule your pickup due to inclement weather or other unforeseen incidents, you will be contacted by telephone.
  • Sanitation will not collect items that are not included in the Bulk Collection program.
  • The Bulk Collection service is separate from regularly scheduled trash collection. The Department of Sanitation will continue to collect up to two (2) large items (non-metal) per household on regularly scheduled trash collection days, including mattresses wrapped in plastic and other compactable furniture.
  • Residents may still also bring bulk items made of metal, such as appliances or items containing refrigerants to the City’s six Sanitation Convenience Centers. (Limited to two per day.)