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MAYOR PACIFICO CREATES FEAR NEEDLESSLY

26 Aug, 2020

This letter to the editor is written with much thought towards the excellent employees of the city of Altoona. Our Police, Fire, and Public works employees whom give their all every working day of the year. Six years ago I was elected to serve on the commission to change our form of government to

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Starbucks workers in 60-plus cities are on strike for a fair contract! Baristas at corporate stores are fighting for better pay, fair scheduling and respect on the job. We stand in solidarity with Starbucks workers.

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