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John Fetterman has consistently voted with Republican colleagues to reopen the government as his Democratic colleagues advocate for health care subsidies.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
John Fetterman has consistently voted with Republican colleagues to reopen the government as his Democratic colleagues advocate for health care subsidies.
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On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill reversed the trends and vanquished nascent GOP aspirations when she defeated Ciattarelli by 13 points statewide in a sweeping victory that can be explained clearly by this handy map ⤵️
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November 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill reversed the trends and vanquished nascent GOP aspirations when she defeated Ciattarelli by 13 points statewide in a sweeping victory that can be explained clearly by this handy map ⤵️
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Thursday morning, as travelers at Philadelphia International Airport kissed their loved ones goodbye and rolled their luggage to check in, several said their flights haven’t been changed due to the reductions.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Thursday morning, as travelers at Philadelphia International Airport kissed their loved ones goodbye and rolled their luggage to check in, several said their flights haven’t been changed due to the reductions.
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The combination of government cuts and rising costs is putting a strain on Philabundance, the food bank that has served Philadelphians for nearly four decades.
“I’m worried,” says the group's head, Loree D. Jones Brown.
“I’m worried,” says the group's head, Loree D. Jones Brown.
November 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The combination of government cuts and rising costs is putting a strain on Philabundance, the food bank that has served Philadelphians for nearly four decades.
“I’m worried,” says the group's head, Loree D. Jones Brown.
“I’m worried,” says the group's head, Loree D. Jones Brown.
Erica Deuso is the first openly transgender person to be elected mayor in Pennsylvania.
The longtime Democratic advocate defeated Republican Rich Bryant Tuesday to serve as the next mayor of Downingtown.
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The longtime Democratic advocate defeated Republican Rich Bryant Tuesday to serve as the next mayor of Downingtown.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Erica Deuso is the first openly transgender person to be elected mayor in Pennsylvania.
The longtime Democratic advocate defeated Republican Rich Bryant Tuesday to serve as the next mayor of Downingtown.
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The longtime Democratic advocate defeated Republican Rich Bryant Tuesday to serve as the next mayor of Downingtown.
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U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a four-term member of Congress and former Navy helicopter pilot, has won New Jersey's governor’s race.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a four-term member of Congress and former Navy helicopter pilot, has won New Jersey's governor’s race.
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Larry Krasner has been reelected to a third term as Philadelphia district attorney, according to unofficial returns.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Larry Krasner has been reelected to a third term as Philadelphia district attorney, according to unofficial returns.
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🗳️ Election Day is underway. Voters will pick a new governor in New Jersey, a DA in Philadelphia, and decide the makeup of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
If you’re in line at the polls before 8 p.m., stay there — you’ll still be allowed to vote.
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If you’re in line at the polls before 8 p.m., stay there — you’ll still be allowed to vote.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🗳️ Election Day is underway. Voters will pick a new governor in New Jersey, a DA in Philadelphia, and decide the makeup of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
If you’re in line at the polls before 8 p.m., stay there — you’ll still be allowed to vote.
🔴 Live updates: www.inquirer.com/politics/ele...
If you’re in line at the polls before 8 p.m., stay there — you’ll still be allowed to vote.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro is urging voters to "protect the independence of our courts."
It will send a message that there is “a respect for the rule of law here in Pennsylvania — something Donald Trump does not respect."
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It will send a message that there is “a respect for the rule of law here in Pennsylvania — something Donald Trump does not respect."
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November 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Gov. Josh Shapiro is urging voters to "protect the independence of our courts."
It will send a message that there is “a respect for the rule of law here in Pennsylvania — something Donald Trump does not respect."
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It will send a message that there is “a respect for the rule of law here in Pennsylvania — something Donald Trump does not respect."
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Pat Dugan, a former judge, lost the Democratic primary in May and secured nominations through write-in votes to run as a Republican.
Dugan said if he could, he’d change the Republican “R” suffix on his ballot to a “P” for “Philadelphia” because he’s running for everyone. (1/2)
Dugan said if he could, he’d change the Republican “R” suffix on his ballot to a “P” for “Philadelphia” because he’s running for everyone. (1/2)
November 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Pat Dugan, a former judge, lost the Democratic primary in May and secured nominations through write-in votes to run as a Republican.
Dugan said if he could, he’d change the Republican “R” suffix on his ballot to a “P” for “Philadelphia” because he’s running for everyone. (1/2)
Dugan said if he could, he’d change the Republican “R” suffix on his ballot to a “P” for “Philadelphia” because he’s running for everyone. (1/2)
Hoboken has had zero traffic deaths since the beginning of 2017. By contrast, Philadelphia had 134 traffic deaths last year, 59 of which involved pedestrians hit by vehicles.
What can the city learn? Advocates say a “culture of accountability” is paramount.
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What can the city learn? Advocates say a “culture of accountability” is paramount.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Hoboken has had zero traffic deaths since the beginning of 2017. By contrast, Philadelphia had 134 traffic deaths last year, 59 of which involved pedestrians hit by vehicles.
What can the city learn? Advocates say a “culture of accountability” is paramount.
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What can the city learn? Advocates say a “culture of accountability” is paramount.
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South Philadelphia’s Vare Recreation Center gymnastics team will finally be able to afford new uniforms, equipment, and financial aid to help the young gymnasts attend competitions.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
South Philadelphia’s Vare Recreation Center gymnastics team will finally be able to afford new uniforms, equipment, and financial aid to help the young gymnasts attend competitions.
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⚖️ Pa.’s Supreme Court holds a 5-2 liberal majority.
This election, three of those liberal justices are asking to be retained for another 10-year term. You’ll vote “yes or “no.”
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This election, three of those liberal justices are asking to be retained for another 10-year term. You’ll vote “yes or “no.”
🔗 Here's a look at previous cases that have come before them and how they voted: www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
October 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
⚖️ Pa.’s Supreme Court holds a 5-2 liberal majority.
This election, three of those liberal justices are asking to be retained for another 10-year term. You’ll vote “yes or “no.”
🔗 Here's a look at previous cases that have come before them and how they voted: www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
This election, three of those liberal justices are asking to be retained for another 10-year term. You’ll vote “yes or “no.”
🔗 Here's a look at previous cases that have come before them and how they voted: www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
After a breast cancer scare last year, Charity Herndon decided to pursue her dream of opening a bookshop. The result is a Jane Austen-themed mobile bookstore called Austen’s Shelf.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
After a breast cancer scare last year, Charity Herndon decided to pursue her dream of opening a bookshop. The result is a Jane Austen-themed mobile bookstore called Austen’s Shelf.
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🗳️ Mark your calendars, Philly: Another election is upon us.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🗳️ Mark your calendars, Philly: Another election is upon us.
🔗 Here's everything you need to know to cast your vote on Nov. 4: www.inquirer.com/politics/ele...
🔗 Here's everything you need to know to cast your vote on Nov. 4: www.inquirer.com/politics/ele...
Lucky’s Great Wiener Race is more than just an opportunity to watch dachshunds race — it benefits the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society.
The race took over Manayunk earlier this month when dozens of dachshunds competed to be top dog of the hot dogs.
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The race took over Manayunk earlier this month when dozens of dachshunds competed to be top dog of the hot dogs.
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October 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Lucky’s Great Wiener Race is more than just an opportunity to watch dachshunds race — it benefits the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society.
The race took over Manayunk earlier this month when dozens of dachshunds competed to be top dog of the hot dogs.
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The race took over Manayunk earlier this month when dozens of dachshunds competed to be top dog of the hot dogs.
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SEPTA must inspect 225 Silverliner IV Regional Rail trains by the end of October. How many are left? As of Oct. 24 — 137.
Follow the transit agency's progress with our tracker.
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Follow the transit agency's progress with our tracker.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
SEPTA must inspect 225 Silverliner IV Regional Rail trains by the end of October. How many are left? As of Oct. 24 — 137.
Follow the transit agency's progress with our tracker.
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Follow the transit agency's progress with our tracker.
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Four tires, twenty grand.
That’s the message city officials want to send to people considering illegally dumping garbage as a new enforcement unit hits the streets.
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That’s the message city officials want to send to people considering illegally dumping garbage as a new enforcement unit hits the streets.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Four tires, twenty grand.
That’s the message city officials want to send to people considering illegally dumping garbage as a new enforcement unit hits the streets.
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That’s the message city officials want to send to people considering illegally dumping garbage as a new enforcement unit hits the streets.
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SEPTA must inspect 225 Silverliner IV Regional Rail trains by the end of October. How many are left? As of Oct. 22 — 147.
Follow the transit agency's progress with our tracker.
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Follow the transit agency's progress with our tracker.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
SEPTA must inspect 225 Silverliner IV Regional Rail trains by the end of October. How many are left? As of Oct. 22 — 147.
Follow the transit agency's progress with our tracker.
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Follow the transit agency's progress with our tracker.
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Nearly two weeks since Kada Scott went missing, her family is holding on to hope — fragile now, but still alive — that they will soon be reunited.
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October 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Nearly two weeks since Kada Scott went missing, her family is holding on to hope — fragile now, but still alive — that they will soon be reunited.
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SEPTA must inspect 225 Silverliner IV Regional Rail trains by the end of October.
How many are left? Follow along with our tracker.
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How many are left? Follow along with our tracker.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
SEPTA must inspect 225 Silverliner IV Regional Rail trains by the end of October.
How many are left? Follow along with our tracker.
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How many are left? Follow along with our tracker.
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Philadelphia native Robert H. Mais was a mama’s boy.
He was also an outlaw and a bandit and a murderer.
As he was awaiting execution by electric chair, Mais sent a note to his mother for assistance with a jailbreak. She answered the call.
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He was also an outlaw and a bandit and a murderer.
As he was awaiting execution by electric chair, Mais sent a note to his mother for assistance with a jailbreak. She answered the call.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Philadelphia native Robert H. Mais was a mama’s boy.
He was also an outlaw and a bandit and a murderer.
As he was awaiting execution by electric chair, Mais sent a note to his mother for assistance with a jailbreak. She answered the call.
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He was also an outlaw and a bandit and a murderer.
As he was awaiting execution by electric chair, Mais sent a note to his mother for assistance with a jailbreak. She answered the call.
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SEPTA must inspect 225 Silverliner IV Regional Rail trains by the end of October.
How many are left? Follow along with our tracker.
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How many are left? Follow along with our tracker.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
SEPTA must inspect 225 Silverliner IV Regional Rail trains by the end of October.
How many are left? Follow along with our tracker.
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How many are left? Follow along with our tracker.
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