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2024 ELECTION

In a stunning upset, Republican Dave McCormick unseats longtime incumbent Bob Casey in U.S. Senate race

It’s possible that the narrow margin triggers Pennsylvania’s automatic recount process.

Sean Collins Walsh, Samantha Melamed, and Aliya Schneideran hour ago

Live Updates

Live Updates

Republican Dave McCormick wins Pa. Senate race; Biden addresses the nation after Trump's win; Republicans win three more House seats in Pa.

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12 minutes ago

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

Philly Mayor Cherelle L. Parker on Trump’s resounding victory: ‘Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose’
‘A real outlaw persona’: How young men in Pennsylvania helped catapult Donald Trump to victory

Welcome to the 2028 presidential election cycle, where Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is a front-runner

Gillian McGoldrick

Latest Headlines

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

How election week looked from behind the bar in Philadelphia, a swing state’s bluest city

Erin McCarthyan hour ago

U.S. Rep. Scott Perry wins re-election in competitive race against TV anchor Janelle Stelson

Aliya Schneider and Samantha Melamed2 hours ago

Pennsylvania Politics

State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie ousts U.S. Rep Susan Wild in competitive race key in determining who controls the House

Alfred Lubrano, Zoe Greenberg, and Felicia Gans Sobey2 hours ago

How to recycle campaign yard signs in the Philadelphia region

How election week looked from behind the bar in Philadelphia, a swing state’s bluest city

Erin McCarthyan hour ago

U.S. Rep. Scott Perry wins re-election in competitive race against TV anchor Janelle Stelson

Aliya Schneider and Samantha Melamed2 hours ago

Pennsylvania Politics

State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie ousts U.S. Rep Susan Wild in competitive race key in determining who controls the House

Alfred Lubrano, Zoe Greenberg, and Felicia Gans Sobey2 hours ago

How to recycle campaign yard signs in the Philadelphia region

After 248 years, America prepares for life under a king

With billionaires on bended knee and criminal charges vanishing, America's strongman era begins. How can you react?

Will Bunch | Columnist2 hours ago

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

For many Trump supporters, the high price of eggs and gasoline mattered more than equal rights, the rule of law, or climate change, let alone four more years of chaos and corruption.

The Editorial Board

After 248 years, America prepares for life under a king

With billionaires on bended knee and criminal charges vanishing, America's strongman era begins. How can you react?

Will Bunch | Columnist2 hours ago

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

For many Trump supporters, the high price of eggs and gasoline mattered more than equal rights, the rule of law, or climate change, let alone four more years of chaos and corruption.

The Editorial Board

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small charged with asking his daughter to lie about head injury

The charge is in addition to charges of child endangerment, assault and terroristic threats against the mayor. His wife, the Superintendent of Schools, is charged with child endangerment.

Amy S. Rosenberg2 hours ago

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small arriving for his arraignment before Judge Bernard DeLury, Atlantic County Criminal Courthouse, Mays Landing, NJ on Thursday, October 10, 2024. He along with wife Atlantic City Public School, Superintendent La'Quetta Small were arraigned for “alleged beatings of their teenaged daughter.”

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small arriving for his arraignment before Judge Bernard DeLury, Atlantic County Criminal Courthouse, Mays Landing, NJ on Thursday, October 10, 2024. He along with wife Atlantic City Public School, Superintendent La'Quetta Small were arraigned for “alleged beatings of their teenaged daughter.”

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small charged with asking his daughter to lie about head injury

The charge is in addition to charges of child endangerment, assault and terroristic threats against the mayor. His wife, the Superintendent of Schools, is charged with child endangerment.

Amy S. Rosenberg2 hours ago

If SEPTA strikes, some Philly schools may need to go virtual

Kristen A. Graham

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.

Crime & Justice

Man charged with murder of a bystander and shooting at cops, police say

Rodrigo Torrejón2 hours ago

The outside of Steak N Beer, on Kensington Avenue in Kensington, where a woman police say was a bystander was killed in a shooting Tuesday morning.

Crime & Justice

A Drexel Hill man who shot his brother after death threats over a basketball game was sentenced to state prison

Vinny Vellaan hour ago

While Amir Byrd may have felt threatened by his older brother, prosecutors said, "we don’t live in a world where you can kill someone because you don’t like them or they’re a bad person.”

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

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.

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 Press

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

Australia's Rachael Gunn, known as B-Girl Raygun, competes during the Round Robin Battle at the breaking competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France.

Controversial Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition

Associated Press

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 Press

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

Australia's Rachael Gunn, known as B-Girl Raygun, competes during the Round Robin Battle at the breaking competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France.

Controversial Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition

Associated Press

Sixers star Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss at least two weeks with a hamstring injury.

With Tyrese Maxey hurt, the Sixers will have a critical lack of margin for error when Joel Embiid returns

Whenever Joel Embiid finally decides to grace us with his presence, it had better be for good. And he’d better do it with a sense of urgency that matches the situation.

David Murphy | Columnist2 hours ago

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, left, reacts next to guard Kyle Lowry during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

For sinking Sixers, now is time to produce wins and emerge from last place in the East

Jim Curtin, an Oreland native and former Villanova star, had managed the Union for 10 seasons.

Union fire longtime manager Jim Curtin

Jonathan Tannenwald

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey missed the fourth quarter of Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers and finished with 12 points.

Sixers star Tyrese Maxey expected to miss a couple of weeks with hamstring injury

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

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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

Fall foliage is reflected on the surface of Hopkins Pond in Haddondied, N.J. Wednesday, Oct. 23. 2024.

🌳Touch grass, Philly | Things To Do

Shrinking share of first-time buyers | Real Estate Newsletter

Fall foliage is reflected on the surface of Hopkins Pond in Haddondied, N.J. Wednesday, Oct. 23. 2024.

🌳Touch grass, Philly | Things To Do

Shrinking share of first-time buyers | Real Estate Newsletter

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.

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.

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.

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

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby is one of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic's three hospitals in Philadelphia and the city's Pennsylvania suburbs. The others are Nazareth Hospital in Northeast Philadelphia and St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne.

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital shuts down behavioral health unit in Delaware County

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

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby is one of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic's three hospitals in Philadelphia and the city's Pennsylvania suburbs. The others are Nazareth Hospital in Northeast Philadelphia and St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne.

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital shuts down behavioral health unit in Delaware County

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

While Amir Byrd may have felt threatened by his older brother, prosecutors said, "we don’t live in a world where you can kill someone because you don’t like them or they’re a bad person.”

Crime & Justice

A Drexel Hill man who shot his brother after death threats over a basketball game was sentenced to state prison

Vinny Vellaan hour ago

The outside of Steak N Beer, on Kensington Avenue in Kensington, where a woman police say was a bystander was killed in a shooting Tuesday morning.

Crime & Justice

Man charged with murder of a bystander and shooting at cops, police say

Rodrigo Torrejón2 hours ago

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

While Amir Byrd may have felt threatened by his older brother, prosecutors said, "we don’t live in a world where you can kill someone because you don’t like them or they’re a bad person.”

Crime & Justice

A Drexel Hill man who shot his brother after death threats over a basketball game was sentenced to state prison

Vinny Vellaan hour ago

The outside of Steak N Beer, on Kensington Avenue in Kensington, where a woman police say was a bystander was killed in a shooting Tuesday morning.

Crime & Justice

Man charged with murder of a bystander and shooting at cops, police say

Rodrigo Torrejón2 hours ago

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

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

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

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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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