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- ↑ Miller, Larry (29 March 2012). "Neighborhood guy runs for community". The Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ↑ "Former state Rep. J.P. Miranda pleads guilty". Philadelphia Inquirer. 2015-01-20.
