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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

President Joe Biden to address the nation today; Pa. races that remain uncalled; what Trump's transition will look like

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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

Philly-area students had ‘some tears’ and lots of questions after the election. Teachers made room for all of it.

Maddie Hanna, Melanie Burney, and Kristen A. Graham

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

Philly-area students had ‘some tears’ and lots of questions after the election. Teachers made room for all of it.

Maddie Hanna, Melanie Burney, and Kristen A. Graham

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

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

The contrasting responses seemed to parallel the divisions between the parties.

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.

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.

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

The contrasting responses seemed to parallel the divisions between the parties.

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

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.

With a SEPTA strike possible, here’s how Philly schools are bracing

Kristen A. Graham

Philadelphia students exit a SEPTA bus in Northeast Philadelphia in this March file photo.

Philly schools are starting a new therapeutic program for students — featuring horses and donkeys

Kristen A. Graham

A new program will give Philly students the opportunity to learn social-emotional skills using horses and donkeys. In this photo are (L-R) Tony Watlington, Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, Ellen, a donkey who lives at Fox Chase Farm, Michael Castillo, Morrison School 7th Grader, and Jake Em Christian, Morrison School 7th Grader.

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.

Graduates at the University of Toledo commencement ceremony in 2018.

What Trump winning the election could mean for student loan forgiveness

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

Donald Trump and JD Vance give remarks after winning the presidential election as supporters attend a watch party in Newtown, Bucks County, early Wednesday.

Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed.

Bill Barrow, 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

Graduates at the University of Toledo commencement ceremony in 2018.

What Trump winning the election could mean for student loan forgiveness

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

Donald Trump and JD Vance give remarks after winning the presidential election as supporters attend a watch party in Newtown, Bucks County, early Wednesday.

Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed.

Bill Barrow, 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

Sixers forward Paul George (center) scored 18 points in his return to Los Angeles to face his old team.

Paul George gets booed in return to Los Angeles as Sixers drop fourth straight game with loss to Clippers

George received a 70-second video tribute from the Clippers and scored 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting against his old team. Tyrese Maxey left the game in the third quarter with left hamstring soreness.

Phillies relief pitcher Carlos Estévez hit free agency last week after being acquired at the trade deadline.

Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies are seeking another late-inning arm, preferably a right-hander

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.

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

Saquon Barkley, who is on pace for a career-high in touches, says he's not concerned with an increased workload.

Eagles’ Saquon Barkley isn’t concerned with his heavy workload: ‘Y’all shouldn’t worry about it’

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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

Paola Pérez2 hours ago

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

Paola Pérez2 hours ago

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

Michaelle Bond2 hours ago

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

Shrinking share of first-time buyers | Real Estate Newsletter

Michaelle Bond2 hours ago

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

Your indespensible 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

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

A week of compelling shows at The Met, Fillmore, Union Transfer, and other intimate venues around Philly.

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

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

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

A week of compelling shows at The Met, Fillmore, Union Transfer, and other intimate venues around Philly.

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.

WWE NXT stars visit Philadelphia landmarks, appearances from ECW legends and more from 2300 Arena

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

Devon Seafood Grill on Rittenhouse Square says it will close after 25 years

Devon Seafood Grill, which opened in 1999 at 225 S. 18th St., on Nov. 6, 2024.

How hot can Philadelphia’s hot chicken scene get? There’s no sign of chill yet.

People line up for chicken during the grand opening of a Nanu's Hot Chicken location at 6151 Ridge Ave. in Roxborough on Oct. 25, 2024.

A new program will give Philly students the opportunity to learn social-emotional skills using horses and donkeys. In this photo are (L-R) Tony Watlington, Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, Ellen, a donkey who lives at Fox Chase Farm, Michael Castillo, Morrison School 7th Grader, and Jake Em Christian, Morrison School 7th Grader.

Philly schools are starting a new therapeutic program for students — featuring horses and donkeys

Kristen A. Graham

Swarthmore President Valerie Smith, left of center, listen during a Q&A reflecting on election night at Swarthmore College on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Faculty from political science and sociology convened for a discussion on the topic of “election night and the future of American democracy.”

Emotional reaction to Donald Trump’s election runs deep on college campuses

Susan Snyder and Jason Nark

Philadelphia students exit a SEPTA bus in Northeast Philadelphia in this March file photo.

With a SEPTA strike possible, here’s how Philly schools are bracing

Kristen A. Graham

Dozens of Philadelphia high school students walked out of class Wednesday to protest for women's and LGTBQ rights at the Portal at Love Park.

Philly-area students had ‘some tears’ and lots of questions after the election. Teachers made room for all of it.

Maddie Hanna, Melanie Burney, and Kristen A. Graham

A new program will give Philly students the opportunity to learn social-emotional skills using horses and donkeys. In this photo are (L-R) Tony Watlington, Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, Ellen, a donkey who lives at Fox Chase Farm, Michael Castillo, Morrison School 7th Grader, and Jake Em Christian, Morrison School 7th Grader.

Philly schools are starting a new therapeutic program for students — featuring horses and donkeys

Kristen A. Graham

Swarthmore President Valerie Smith, left of center, listen during a Q&A reflecting on election night at Swarthmore College on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Faculty from political science and sociology convened for a discussion on the topic of “election night and the future of American democracy.”

Emotional reaction to Donald Trump’s election runs deep on college campuses

Susan Snyder and Jason Nark

Philadelphia students exit a SEPTA bus in Northeast Philadelphia in this March file photo.

With a SEPTA strike possible, here’s how Philly schools are bracing

Kristen A. Graham

Dozens of Philadelphia high school students walked out of class Wednesday to protest for women's and LGTBQ rights at the Portal at Love Park.

Philly-area students had ‘some tears’ and lots of questions after the election. Teachers made room for all of it.

Maddie Hanna, Melanie Burney, and Kristen A. Graham

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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