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2024 ELECTION

Bob Casey and Dave McCormick battle for U.S. Senate in race that’s too close to call

Democratic incumbent Bob Casey is looking to fend off Republican challenger Dave McCormick and retain his seat in the U.S. Senate.

Sean Collins Walsh, Aliya Schneider, and Samantha Melamed

Live Updates

Live Updates

Biden pledges to work with Trump transition team; Pa. races that remain uncalled; infighting between Harris campaign and Philly Dem chair

Pa. Democrats on what went wrong against Donald Trump and what’s next

Pennsylvania Democrats have begun self-reflecting — and finger pointing.

Julia Terruso, Anna Orso, Katie Bernard, and Andrew Seidman

Latest Headlines

Kamala Harris campaign lashes out at Bob Brady for his lack of leadership after he claims no responsibility for Tuesday’s red wave

To win Pennsylvania, Donald Trump did exactly what he needed to in Philly: Improved slightly.

Anna Orso, Max Marin, and Julia Terruso

Latest Headlines

How Philly Voted in the 2024 Presidential Election
Donald Trump won Pa. with more votes than any statewide Republican candidate in history. Here’s how he did it.

Disappointed voters and organizers in Philadelphia say gender and racial biases contributed to Harris’ loss

Trump poised to be first Republican to win Bucks County since 1988 if narrow lead holds

Donald Trump’s growing support among Latino voters helped him clinch battleground Pennsylvania

Fallon Roth, Ximena Conde, Nate File, and Michelle Myers

How to recycle campaign yard signs in the Philadelphia region

Disappointed voters and organizers in Philadelphia say gender and racial biases contributed to Harris’ loss

Trump poised to be first Republican to win Bucks County since 1988 if narrow lead holds

Donald Trump’s growing support among Latino voters helped him clinch battleground Pennsylvania

Fallon Roth, Ximena Conde, Nate File, and Michelle Myers

How to recycle campaign yard signs in the Philadelphia region

A tumultuous election ends, and voters choose Trump’s grim vision of discord and retribution | Editorial

The Editorial Board

Be honest, America. This is who we are: a bitter, broken land that wants Trump to lead us.

Will Bunch | Columnist

A tumultuous election ends, and voters choose Trump’s grim vision of discord and retribution | Editorial

The Editorial Board

Be honest, America. This is who we are: a bitter, broken land that wants Trump to lead us.

Will Bunch | Columnist

If SEPTA strikes, Philly schools may need to go virtual

If a strike happens, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. said, the district is “fully committed to ensuring that learning continues for students.”

Kristen A. Grahaman hour ago

If SEPTA operators go on strike, Philadelphia students, in some instances, may need to move to virtual learning, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. told staff Friday.

If SEPTA operators go on strike, Philadelphia students, in some instances, may need to move to virtual learning, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. told staff Friday.

If SEPTA strikes, Philly schools may need to go virtual

If a strike happens, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. said, the district is “fully committed to ensuring that learning continues for students.”

Kristen A. Grahaman hour ago

A SEPTA strike is possible Friday. Contract talks with Transport Workers local have barely budged.

Thomas Fitzgerald

Domenic Micolucci, a first-class overhead lineman for SEPTA, picks up a picket sign at TWU Local 234 in Northern Liberties on Monday. The union's one-year contract expires at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and officials say a strike is possible.

New Jersey battles multiple wildfires, one near popular preserve, another near gun range as part of state enters ‘extreme drought’

Frank Kummer3 minutes ago

Scene from a 137-acre wildfire that started in Downe Twp, Cumberland County, on Halloween. That fire in the area of Railroad Avenue has since been contained.

Donald Trump’s win touches off a mix of celebration and trepidation in the Philly region

Anthony R. Wood, Jesse Bunch, Beatrice Forman, and Mike Newall

Nick Hockley works with an instrument and a participant during Election Decompression Sound Healing in Pistorius Park, in Philadelphia, Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The event was run by Mishana Yogas and Wellness.

The Opioid Crisis

Philly’s first mobile methadone van is on track with $1.2 million spending plan, city says

A staffer dispenses methadone from a mobile clinic in Lisbon, Portugal. Philadelphia health officials say they are on track to spend $1.2 million on a similar program before the end of this year.

President-elect Donald Trump now has a 75-day transition period to build out his team before Inauguration Day arrives on Jan. 20.

Donald Trump’s transition starts now. Here’s how it will work.

Will Weissert, Associated Press2 hours ago

Andy Kim walks with his son August Lai, after Kim won a United States Senate seat representing New Jersey during a election watch party in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Kim makes history, expected to win the election to the U.S. Senate as the first Korean American Senator and the first south Jersey Senator since 1955.

Is New Jersey becoming a swing state?

Amy S. Rosenberg

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference in Washington on Sept. 18, 2024.

Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates again as post-election uncertainty grows

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Pressan hour ago

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce on the set of "Monday Night Countdown" in October.

Jason Kelce on phone-throwing incident: ‘The thing that I regret the most is saying that word’

Gabriela Carroll

President-elect Donald Trump now has a 75-day transition period to build out his team before Inauguration Day arrives on Jan. 20.

Donald Trump’s transition starts now. Here’s how it will work.

Will Weissert, Associated Press2 hours ago

Andy Kim walks with his son August Lai, after Kim won a United States Senate seat representing New Jersey during a election watch party in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Kim makes history, expected to win the election to the U.S. Senate as the first Korean American Senator and the first south Jersey Senator since 1955.

Is New Jersey becoming a swing state?

Amy S. Rosenberg

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference in Washington on Sept. 18, 2024.

Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates again as post-election uncertainty grows

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Pressan hour ago

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce on the set of "Monday Night Countdown" in October.

Jason Kelce on phone-throwing incident: ‘The thing that I regret the most is saying that word’

Gabriela Carroll

The Union have fired manager Jim Curtin.

Union fire manager Jim Curtin

The Oreland native's 10 years in charge made him the longest-tenured manager by far in Union history, and the second-longest-tenured in Major League Soccer through last season.

Jonathan Tannenwald44 minutes ago

Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith, sacking Giants quarterback Daniel Jones on Oct. 20, has grown into a bigger role this season.

No wonder the Eagles let the trade deadline pass. Cooper DeJean, Nakobe Dean, Nolan Smith, and others have played great.

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs with the ball as Lane Johnson blocks Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller on Sunday.

The Eagles are suddenly red hot after becoming a run-first team. It was the players’ idea.

Gabriela Carroll

Bryce Harper (right) and Juan Soto were teammates for one season with the Washington Nationals. Could they join forces again with the Phillies?

Agent Scott Boras makes a familiar pitch with Juan Soto. We’ll see if the Phillies truly join the pursuit.

Coach Kyle Neptune of Villanova late in the 90-80 loss to Columbia at Finneran Pavilion on Wednesday.

Villanova Wildcats

Kyle Neptune and Villanova did the thing they couldn’t do Wednesday night. What happens next?

Jeff Neiburg26 minutes ago

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A Harris Election Day poster is on the ground at 44th and Chestnut Streets in late October as Vice President Kamala Harris visits the Philly Cuts Barbershop nearby.

Inquirer Morning Headlines

Dems play blame game | Morning Newsletter

Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert has missed the last three-plus games with a hamstring injury.

Dallas vs. Dallas | Sports Daily Newsletter

Staff Reports

A Harris Election Day poster is on the ground at 44th and Chestnut Streets in late October as Vice President Kamala Harris visits the Philly Cuts Barbershop nearby.

Inquirer Morning Headlines

Dems play blame game | Morning Newsletter

Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert has missed the last three-plus games with a hamstring injury.

Dallas vs. Dallas | Sports Daily Newsletter

Staff Reports

Shrinking share of first-time buyers | Real Estate Newsletter

🔥🐔 We found where the hot chicken is hottest | Let’s Eat

Shrinking share of first-time buyers | Real Estate Newsletter

🔥🐔 We found where the hot chicken is hottest | Let’s Eat

Your indispensable guide to the most vital places to dine in the Philly area

The 76 restaurants that are defining Philly’s dining scene right now.

Beatrice Forman, Craig LaBan, Emily Bloch, Esra Erol, Hira Qureshi, Jasen Lo, Jenn Ladd, Margaret Eby, Matt Buchanan, Michael Klein, and Sam Morris

Latest Headlines

How we picked Philly’s most vital restaurants

Review: ‘Intimate Apparel’ at the Arden Theatre

Lynn Nottage’s historical drama is set in 1905 but feels more relevant than ever

Rosa Cartagenaan hour ago

Brandi Porter (Esther) in Arden Theatre Company's production of 'Intimate Apparel,' running through Dec. 8.

Brandi Porter (Esther) in Arden Theatre Company's production of 'Intimate Apparel,' running through Dec. 8.

Review: ‘Intimate Apparel’ at the Arden Theatre

Lynn Nottage’s historical drama is set in 1905 but feels more relevant than ever

Rosa Cartagenaan hour ago

Philly Music this week with The Last Waltz Tour, Orion Sun, Sturgill Simpson, Thee Sacred Souls and more

South Jersey-raised and formerly Philly-based singer-songwriter Orion Sun plays a hometown show at Union Transfer on Saturday.

Nelson Mandela’s favorite pianist, South African jazz master Abdullah Ibrahim, is bringing his trio to Philly

Shaun Brady, For The Inquirer

South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim plays the Annenberg Center with his trio on Sunday.

Looking to order a Thanksgiving feast? These Philly-area restaurants are here to help.

Hira Qureshi2 hours ago

CO-OP is offering takeout for Thanksgiving Day.

All the Philly and ECW references from WWE NXT’s show at the historic 2300 Arena

WWE NXT superstar Trick Williams teamed up with ECW legend Bubba Ray Dudley during a tag team match Wednesday night.

Health & Science

7-Day Apple Cider Vinegar Cleanse by J.J. Smith

Can apple cider vinegar really do wonders for your health?

Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post

The University of Pennsylvania Health System, which includes an office in Woodbury Heights, reported a slightly better operating profit margin in fiscal 2024 than in the year before.

Most Philadelphia nonprofit health systems had improved financial results in fiscal 2024

Harold Brubaker

A staffer dispenses methadone from a mobile clinic in Lisbon, Portugal. Philadelphia health officials say they are on track to spend $1.2 million on a similar program before the end of this year.

The Opioid Crisis

Philly’s first mobile methadone van is on track with $1.2 million spending plan, city says

Pennie and Get Covered New Jersey opened for 2025 enrollment on Nov. 1.

ACA open enrollment begins in Pennsylvania, New Jersey

7-Day Apple Cider Vinegar Cleanse by J.J. Smith

Can apple cider vinegar really do wonders for your health?

Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post

The University of Pennsylvania Health System, which includes an office in Woodbury Heights, reported a slightly better operating profit margin in fiscal 2024 than in the year before.

Most Philadelphia nonprofit health systems had improved financial results in fiscal 2024

Harold Brubaker

A staffer dispenses methadone from a mobile clinic in Lisbon, Portugal. Philadelphia health officials say they are on track to spend $1.2 million on a similar program before the end of this year.

The Opioid Crisis

Philly’s first mobile methadone van is on track with $1.2 million spending plan, city says

Pennie and Get Covered New Jersey opened for 2025 enrollment on Nov. 1.

ACA open enrollment begins in Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Close up of a judge gavel and handcuffs in a courtroom.

Crime & Justice

Former N.J. corrections officer headed to federal prison for failing to stop beatings

Rodrigo Torrejón

The Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Northeast Philadelphia is one of Philadelphia's four jails.

Crime & Justice

100 inmates at Philly’s jails released with agreement by prosecutors, courts, and public defenders

No one was injured in the incident, which police say happened just before 2 p.m. at the Metroplex Mall in Plymouth Township.

Crime & Justice

East Mount Airy woman waved a loaded gun at Guitar Center shoppers in Plymouth Township, police say

Shaun Harden, an inmate at the state Correctional Institution at Phoenix, was found dead inside his cell there late Friday, officials said Monday.

Crime & Justice

A prisoner at SCI Phoenix was killed by another inmate, police say. It was the second such killing this year.

Close up of a judge gavel and handcuffs in a courtroom.

Crime & Justice

Former N.J. corrections officer headed to federal prison for failing to stop beatings

Rodrigo Torrejón

The Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Northeast Philadelphia is one of Philadelphia's four jails.

Crime & Justice

100 inmates at Philly’s jails released with agreement by prosecutors, courts, and public defenders

No one was injured in the incident, which police say happened just before 2 p.m. at the Metroplex Mall in Plymouth Township.

Crime & Justice

East Mount Airy woman waved a loaded gun at Guitar Center shoppers in Plymouth Township, police say

Shaun Harden, an inmate at the state Correctional Institution at Phoenix, was found dead inside his cell there late Friday, officials said Monday.

Crime & Justice

A prisoner at SCI Phoenix was killed by another inmate, police say. It was the second such killing this year.

Here are guides that have what you need to know about Philly and the region.

Show your park some love this weekend at Love Your Park Day.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

The Philadelphia Veterans Parade returns to Philadelphia Sunday, Nov. 10.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

The Transport Workers Union Local 234 includes SEPTA bus drivers.

What you need to know about a possible SEPTA strike

Thomas Fitzgerald and Ariana Perez-Castells

The start of the 30th annual Philadelphia Marathon on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon

Show your park some love this weekend at Love Your Park Day.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

The Philadelphia Veterans Parade returns to Philadelphia Sunday, Nov. 10.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

The Transport Workers Union Local 234 includes SEPTA bus drivers.

What you need to know about a possible SEPTA strike

Thomas Fitzgerald and Ariana Perez-Castells

The start of the 30th annual Philadelphia Marathon on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon

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