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FILE - State Rep. Chris Rabb attends a forum hosted by the 9th Ward Democratic Committee on Dec. 4, 2025 in Philadelphia. (Tom Gralish/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)

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State Sen. Sharif Street, left, and state Rep. Christopher Rabb, left, wait for the WHYY studio door to close Wednesday, April 29, 2026 before start of their debate in the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District in Philadelphia. (Tom Gralish/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

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From left, candidates, State Rep. Morgan Cephas; physician David Oxman; State Rep. Chris Rabb; physician Ala Stanford and State Sen. Sharif Street appear at a forum hosted by the 9th Ward Democratic Committee in Mt. Airy Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Philadelphia. (Tom Gralish /The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

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The first black woman named to lead Philadelphia’s troubled police department pledged to be a 'conduit' between the community and police and to address the racist and sexist tensions dividing the force.