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Associated Press Pennsylvania Daybook for Saturday, Apr. 22.

The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.

Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Philadelphia bureau is reachable at 215-561-1133.

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Saturday, Apr. 22 8:00 AM Comcast Cares Day events in Philadelphia – Comcast NBCUniversal volunteers participate in over 50 projects in the Philadelphia area as part of the 16th annual Comcast Cares Day. Events include beautification and revitalization of Alexander Adaire Elementary School, 1300 East Palmer St, Philadelphia; indoor and outdoor beautification projects at Roxborough High School and Gorgas Park, Roxborough High School, 6498 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia; ‘make change happen’ painting and cleaning at Dr. Tanner G. Duckrey Elementary School, 1501 Diamond St, Philadelphia; painting of Lutheran Settlement House’s computer lab, 1340 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia; and ‘make change happen’ improvements to Shane Victorino Boys and Girls Club facility, 4001 North Clarissa St, Philadelphia

Location: Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.nbcuni.com/ https://twitter.com/nbc

Contacts: Katie Lubenow Comcast NBCUniversal [email protected] 1 215 286 5691

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Saturday, Apr. 22 9:00 AM Marches for Science in Pennsylvania – Marches for Science held in Pennsylvania, as part of a series of marches nationwide as both a call for politicians ‘to implement science based policies’ and a public celebration of science. Events include March for Science, 100 S Market St, Selinsgrove (9:00 AM EDT); March for Science Philadelphia, City Hall, Philadelphia (10:00 AM EDT); Beaver County Rally for Science, Beaver County Courthouse, Beaver (10:00 AM EDT); March for Science Penn State, Allen St, University Park (10:00 AM EDT); March for Science, Diamond Park, Meadville (10:00 AM EDT); March for Science, Perry Square, State St (10:00 AM EDT); March for Science Rally, Penn Square Lancaster (10:00 AM EDT); WildHawley Parade, Bingham Park, Hawley (11:00 AM EDT); March for Science, Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh (12:00 PM EDT); March for Science, State and Main intersection, Doylestown (12:00 PM EDT); March for Science Lehigh Valley, Payrow Plaza, Bethlehem (1:00 PM EDT); and Shenango Valley March for Science, Sharon (2:00 PM EDT)

Location: Beaver Bradford Doylestown Erie Lancaster Meadville Philadelphia Pittsburgh Sharon State College Bethlehem https://www.marchforscience.com/ https://twitter.com/ScienceMarchDC #marchforscience

Contacts: CT March for Science [email protected]

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Saturday, Apr. 22 11:00 AM Philadelphia Mayor Kenney attends grand opening of Bartram’s Mile Trail – Bartram’s Garden hosts ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of the 1.1 mile Bartram’s Mile Trail, a new segment of the Circuit Trails that expands the Schuylkill River Trail to connect Southwest Philadelphia to the City’s parks and the Schuylkill River. Attendees include Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell, Philadelphia Managing Director Michael DiBerardinis, The William Penn Foundation Chair Janet Haas, Pennsylvania State Sen. Anthony Williams, State Rep. Joanna McClinton, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, Philadelphia Water Department Commissioner Debra McCarty, and Bartram’s Garden Executive Director Maitreyi Roy

Location: Bartram’s Garden, 56th St and Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia https://bartramsgarden.org/ https://twitter.com/BartramsGarden

Contacts: Kory Aversa Aversa PR & Events [email protected] 1 215 840 9216

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Sunday, Apr. 23 – Wednesday, Apr. 26 RIMS Annual Conference, Exhibition and Awards

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.rims.org/ https://twitter.com/RIMSorg

Contacts: RIMS 1 212 286 9292

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Sunday, Apr. 23 – Wednesday, Apr. 26 95th annual Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors Educational Conference and Trade Show

Location: Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA http://www.psats.org/index.php

Contacts: PSATS 1 717 763 0930

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Monday, Apr. 24 11:00 AM SEPTA holds fourth in a series of public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget and fare increase

Location: SEPTA Headquarters, 1234 Market St, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia www.septa.org https://twitter.com/septa

Contacts: Andrew Busch SEPTA Public Information Manager [email protected] 1 215 580 7842

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Monday, Apr. 24 1:00 PM Dem Rep. Matt Cartwright celebrates partnership protecting Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Appalachian Trail – The Conservation Fund, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service hold a special celebration to recognize the partnership working to establish a core, protected area for the Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge and preserve a portion of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Attendees include Democratic Rep. Matt Cartwright, The Conservation Fund Pennsylvania Director Kyle Shenk, NPS Appalachian National Scenic Trail Superintendent Wendy Janssen, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey’s Lehigh Valley Regional Manager Connor Corpora, Republican Rep. Pat Toomey’s Lehigh Valley Regional Manager Marta Gabriel, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Deputy Secretary Lauren Imgrund, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation VP Eric Schwaab, Open Space Institute Executive VP Peter Howell, Northampton County Executive John Brown, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Cherry Valley NWR Refuge Manager Mike Horne

Location: Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center, 2495 Fox Gap Rd, Bangor, PA www.conservationfund.org https://twitter.com/conservationfun

Contacts: Ann Simonelli Conservation Fund press [email protected] 1 703 908 5809

Please RSVP with Ann Simonelli if you plan to attend – [email protected] or 1 703-908-5809 – From Stroudsburg & Interstate 80 via exit 307, take Park Avenue south and turn right onto PA-191 South/Bangor Mountain Road. Continue approximately 4 miles and turn left onto Fox Gap Road

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Monday, Apr. 24 5:30 PM Unisys Corp: Q1 2017 Earning conference call / Webcast

Location: TBD http://www.unisys.com/unisys/about/investorrelations.jsp?id=202

Contacts: Niels Christensen Unisys Investor Relations [email protected] 1 215 986 6999

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Monday, Apr. 24 Unisys Corp: Q1 2017 Results

Location: TBD http://www.unisys.com/unisys/about/investorrelations.jsp?id=202

Contacts: Niels Christensen Unisys Investor Relations [email protected] 1 215 986 6999

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