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Who Runs Philly Part 13: Who is Richard Vague and can he buy your vote?

Many West Philadelphia residents have not heard of Richard Vague but they may be familiar with his work.

Who Runs PhillyPhilly powerresearchMay 9, 2019Vague, venture capital, 3rd district, Gauthier, Philadelphia 3.0

Who Runs Philly? Part 6: Venture capitalist Josh Kopelman gets involved with local politics

One of Uber’s first investors steps into local politics.

Who Runs PhillyPhilly powerresearchApril 5, 2019campaign finance, city council, venture capital, 3rd district, Philadelphia 3.0, tech, transportation, media, education