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Gov. Wolf Honors Juneteenth National Freedom Day

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — This Friday is the first anniversary of Pennsylvania declaring June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Pennsylvania. Governor Wolf is encouraging Pennsylvanians to reflect on the …

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Dinniman Recognizes 155th Anniversary of Juneteenth

June 17, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — Juneteenth, the cultural holiday marking the abolishment of slavery in the United States, will have added meaning this year, state Senator Andy Dinniman said.