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Clockwise from top left: Carnegie Mayor Sam Bigham (left), Darby Mayor Joar Dahn (left), Westover Mayor Dylan Stevens (left), and Cleona Mayor Matt Zechman.

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January 19, 2026

Gen Z has entered city hall. Meet 4 young Pa. mayors who want to bring new ideas to local government

By ASHA PRIHAR Spotlight PA

(Editor's note: This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a ...

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