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The folks over at the bi-partisan Committee of Seventy want to make sure that we all get to the polls on May 19th to vote in the primary election. We think it's a noble goal, so we just wanted to join them in reminding you that the deadline for applying for an absentee or alternative ballot is May 12th at 5:00pm. You can visit VotesPA for more information on the election and voting. You can sign up for deadline alerts and even find your local polling place. Like we said during the 2008 Presidential election: if you don't vote, you can't complain. So vote.

God Bless John Oates. And his 'stache.

The recent election made us wonder what we could do for our country, and PW's Holiday Guide has some suggestions on what you can do for your city, in the form of nine charities to consider helping out this holiday season, including the Philadelphia Student Union.

Fascinating profile of local performer Stoya. Don't worry, we know you know who she is.

The new face of HIV may surprise you.

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Still the same big news people. S'ok, we don’t mind. We came through big time.

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You probably haven't heard, but there was an election, and not to spoil it or anything, but the Dark Side didn't win.

It's almost over, but we know how stressful watching those election returns can be. Best to go out, grab a beer, and hunker down with some friends to see if your candidate is in, or out. Foobooz has a run down of some local watering holes where you can camp out for the evening, many with food and drink specials. You know, in case the elected guy can't actually fix the economy with a swish of his wand, and you need to make that beer money last through Inauguration Day.

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Whoever your candidate of choice, make sure you hit your neighborhood precinct before the polls close this evening. Otherwise, we may send vintage Madonna and her off-key back-up dancers after you. (And when they catch you, maybe they'll make you dress like the Lady Miss Kier in this video, just to make sure you've learned your lesson.)

According to the Philadelphia Business Journal and our fellow tweeters, Starbucks is giving coffee away to voters—all over the country! If you get a sticker confirming that you voted, bring it. But it appears that the honor system will be in effect for those of us (like Phillyist!) who were not given a sticker.

Reader, and friend of Phillyist, Debbie just emailed us this disturbing story:

Hey, if the Phillies can win the World Series, surely Obama can win the presidency.

I've said it once, and I'll say it again: Phillyist's own Don Montrey is a funny, funny guy. I'm saying it now because Don also happened to be the head writer on 1812 Productions' This Is the Week That Is: The Election Special which itself is largely a funny, funny show.

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Bust out the iPods: CP’s Music Issue may give you some ideas, including the darling Ursula Rucker.

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