Movita Johnson-Harrell (D-Philadelphia), the first Muslim woman elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, was sworn in locally Thursday, with her hand on the family Quran, and her friends and family nearby.
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Other political leaders including former congressman Bob Brady and City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell were on hand to wish her luck.
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Johnson-Harrell represents the 190th district.