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How Trump and his allies on X are flooding Pennsylvania with lies in the final week of the presidential campaign

The blitz appears aimed at energizing Donald Trump voters by convincing them that Democrats are trying to steal the election. But it's also laying the groundwork to claim it was rigged if he loses.

William Bender, Katie Bernard, Jeremy Roebuck, and Alfred Lubrano

Latest Headlines

Misinformation flows in Spanish in Philly and throughout the U.S., some of it with ominous overtones
The Philly suburbs helped Democrats flip the Pa. House two years ago. Now, some seats aren’t even competitive.
Listen to business owners and voters in Erie, Pennsylvania. They could help decide the White House.

Michelle Obama will rally for Kamala Harris in the Philly suburbs today. Here’s what to know.

Michele Obama and Alicia Keys will headline a get out the vote event in Montco Saturday night, but Vice President Kamala Harris will be holding rallies two different battleground states.

Latest Headlines

To turn out Pa. voters this weekend, Harris and Trump are using very different tactics

Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler talks of mixed feelings, preparing to give his ‘last sermon,’ and stepping down as pastor at Mother Bethel AME

Weekend Reads

Catch up on some recent Inquirer journalism this weekend.

Meet the South Jersey teacher who turned his passion for barbecue into a teaching mission

Matt Groark, who has an easygoing personality, has a celebrity-like status at the South Jersey school. Many of his students are among his 5 million followers on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

Matt Groark, culinary arts teacher at Washington Township High School, is known as the Meat Teacher.

Matt Groark, culinary arts teacher at Washington Township High School, is known as the Meat Teacher.

Meet the South Jersey teacher who turned his passion for barbecue into a teaching mission

Matt Groark, who has an easygoing personality, has a celebrity-like status at the South Jersey school. Many of his students are among his 5 million followers on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

This Philly hospital is sending nurses to visit new parents to improve their health

At Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, new mothers who live in Philadelphia can sign up for free home visits from nurses.

See how mail-in ballots are processed in Pennsylvania

Lauren Schneiderman and Charmaine Runes

A vote tabulation machine

100 Philly parks need your help with fall cleanup

Volunteers participate in a Love Your Park weekend cleanup in 2022.

We got slimed at Beat the Bomb, Philly’s newest team-building experience

Stephanie Farr, Rosa Cartagena, Henry Savage, Sam Ruland, and Esra Erol

In Philadelphia's latest team-building experience, Beat the Bomb, groups of four to six people suit up in hazmat gear, dodge lasers, crack codes, and try to beat the clock before a bomb of slime, paint, or foam explodes all over you. Here, the Features Creatures team of Philadelphia Inquirer staffers gets slimed.

2024 Election 🗳️

Your candidate guide to the November election, from president to Pa. House and Senate races

The general election in Pennsylvania is Nov. 5. Here's your guide to candidates on the ballot before you vote.

Aliya Schneider, Katie Bernard, Fallon Roth, Gillian McGoldrick, and Layla A. Jones

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The Inquirer’s 2024 general election endorsement guide
How to vote in Pennsylvania this election with president, Senate, and more on the ballot
How to spot misinformation online and avoid falling for false claims in this presidential election

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Small business owner Michael Hooks works in the kitchen of his catering business in Erie, Pa. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

National Politics

Listen to business owners and voters in Erie, Pennsylvania. They could help decide the White House.

Matt Brown, Associated Pressan hour ago

This combination of photos shows Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, speaking during a rally in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 12, 2024, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, right, speaking during a rally in Warren, Mich., Nov. 1, 2024. (AP Photo)

What to watch over the final weekend of the 2024 presidential campaign

Steve Peoples, Associated Press

FILE - The Capitol is seen in the reflecting pool as lawmakers work into the evening, in Washington, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

It’s a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress

Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Former first lady Michelle Obama will headline a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Montgomery County Saturday night.

Michelle Obama will rally for Kamala Harris in the Philly suburbs today. Here’s what to know.

Small business owner Michael Hooks works in the kitchen of his catering business in Erie, Pa. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

National Politics

Listen to business owners and voters in Erie, Pennsylvania. They could help decide the White House.

Matt Brown, Associated Pressan hour ago

This combination of photos shows Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, speaking during a rally in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 12, 2024, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, right, speaking during a rally in Warren, Mich., Nov. 1, 2024. (AP Photo)

What to watch over the final weekend of the 2024 presidential campaign

Steve Peoples, Associated Press

FILE - The Capitol is seen in the reflecting pool as lawmakers work into the evening, in Washington, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

It’s a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress

Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Former first lady Michelle Obama will headline a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Montgomery County Saturday night.

Michelle Obama will rally for Kamala Harris in the Philly suburbs today. Here’s what to know.

The years spent apart from colleagues have rusted workers’ social skills, and new ways of working have spawned a host of fresh etiquette issues. Meanwhile, younger workers are making up an increasing share of the workforce and bringing with them a preference for more-casual working environments, which is creating friction with older generations, experts say.

Business etiquette classes boom as people relearn how to act at work

The rising interest reflects the difficult adjustment that many workers still face as they return to the office, from how to dress to how to connect.

Taylor Telford, Washington Post

A master plate is seen at United Record Pressing, July 11, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Vinyl thrives at United Record Pressing as the nation’s oldest record maker plays a familiar tune

Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press

Google fined $20 decillion — more than world’s total wealth — by Russian court

Frances Vinall, Washington Post

Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler, Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. Rev. Tyler is the 52nd pastor of the church which has served as a spiritual, social, and community center since its founding in 1794.

Philadelphia News

Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler talks of mixed feelings, preparing to give his ‘last sermon,’ and stepping down as pastor at Mother Bethel AME

The Pennridge school board in September rolled back the prior Republican-led board’s policy banning “sexualized content” in library books. But that hasn’t put an end to books being pulled from library shelves.

25 books and graphic novel series have been removed from Pennridge’s libraries this year

Can you beat Bird Box?

Bird Box: Can you beat this week’s grid by naming past and current players

Sam Morris and Matt Mullin

Ainias Smith gets tackled on a kickoff return during the third quarter of an Aug. 9 preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Eagles rookie WR Ainias Smith emerged out of ‘the fire’ to make his NFL debut against the Bengals

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts unloads a pass against the Bengals on Sunday in Cincinnati.

Eagles film review: How Jalen Hurts, Kellen Moore unlocked the middle of the field vs. Bengals

Eagles defensive tackle Moro Ojomo hits Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson on Oct. 13.

Eagles DT Moro Ojomo credits everyone but himself for his rise: ‘You need the people around you’

Can you beat Bird Box?

Bird Box: Can you beat this week’s grid by naming past and current players

Sam Morris and Matt Mullin

Ainias Smith gets tackled on a kickoff return during the third quarter of an Aug. 9 preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Eagles rookie WR Ainias Smith emerged out of ‘the fire’ to make his NFL debut against the Bengals

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts unloads a pass against the Bengals on Sunday in Cincinnati.

Eagles film review: How Jalen Hurts, Kellen Moore unlocked the middle of the field vs. Bengals

Eagles defensive tackle Moro Ojomo hits Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson on Oct. 13.

Eagles DT Moro Ojomo credits everyone but himself for his rise: ‘You need the people around you’

Flyers' moms share their favorite hockey memory of their sons

The Flyers just hosted their first-ever mother's trip, with the player's moms joining the team for wins in Boston on Tuesday and in Philly on Thursday.

Jackie Spiegel2 hours ago

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Joel Embiid responds to critics questioning knee injury

St. Joseph's won a Big 5 crown last season. Will the Hawks be able to repeat that success in 2024-25?

St. Joseph's Hawks

There’s a lot of continuity on Hawk Hill, but we still had these 10 questions about St. Joe’s basketball

Mia Messina

Garnet Hathaway (center) interacts with service members with USO during a Military Appreciation Day at their Voorhees practice center.

Flyers share ice with 26 military members, including one who chose the Coast Guard over a hockey career

Joel Embiid says trusting his surgically repaired knee is his main challenge right now.

Joel Embiid takes aim at critics questioning knee injury: ‘I’ve done way too much for this city’

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Megan Kabatt, who talks about the election daily while teaching her Advanced Placement Government class at Phoenixville Area High School, said, "I am very, very aware of the divide, and how sensitive I need to be, and how absolutely neutral I am."

Philly-area teachers walk a ‘tightrope’ in talking about the election with students — especially in divided school communities

Teachers say they want to educate students and encourage critical thinking but not sway those still forming their own opinions — all while recognizing the differing partisan views in their classrooms.

Protestors stand outside a Montgomery County SPCA to demand change for the animals and staff regarding the issues at the local shelter in Conshohocken, Pa., on Tuesday, Sept., 24, 2024. .

Wealthy Montco SPCA hit with a state audit as the nonprofit searches for a new leader

Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland could be put into receivership as part of an unprecedented move by Pennsylvania's attorney general.

Crozer Health may be placed into state control, an unprecedented move after years of financial turmoil

Harold Brubaker and Sarah Gantz

Sylvain Farrel, 17, at the Unity Clinic, where he volunteers, in South Philadelphia. Farrel came to the U.S. with his family three years ago; now, he's on a full scholarship to Villanova.

This teen arrived in the U.S. 3 years ago. He’s already earned a full scholarship to Villanova.

Kristen A. Graham

Bryce Harper was again one of the most popular Phillies. But Nick Castellanos saw his approval rating rise considerably following a big postseason.

Here are the Phillies players that fans most — and least — want to see back next season

Gabriela Carroll

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George Williams, 77, of Harrisburg, Pa., Electrician in Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War in 59-'63', feels a Persimmons to check if its ripe to eat at the Woodford Cemetery Apple Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019." We just used to sit in a tree all day long eating Persimmons and Wild Black Cherries when I was a boy," Williams said.

Elusive fruits of the season | Morning Newsletter

Megan Kabatt, who talks about the election daily while teaching her Advanced Placement Government class at Phoenixville Area High School.

Inquirer Morning Headlines

The ‘tightrope’ of teaching the election | Morning Newsletter

George Williams, 77, of Harrisburg, Pa., Electrician in Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War in 59-'63', feels a Persimmons to check if its ripe to eat at the Woodford Cemetery Apple Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019." We just used to sit in a tree all day long eating Persimmons and Wild Black Cherries when I was a boy," Williams said.

Elusive fruits of the season | Morning Newsletter

Megan Kabatt, who talks about the election daily while teaching her Advanced Placement Government class at Phoenixville Area High School.

Inquirer Morning Headlines

The ‘tightrope’ of teaching the election | Morning Newsletter

A large Uncle Sam banner reading "I Want You To Vote" hangs on the front of Humphrys Flag Company on Arch Street on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

The final countdown | PA 2024 Newsletter

Julia Terruso, Fallon Roth, Gillian McGoldrick, Anna Orso, Katie Bernard, and Oona Goodin-Smith

Ari Bach, 31 (closest) and Aaron Schaefer, 34, both from Washington, DC, observe the Milky Way in one of the darkest places east of the Mississippi, Cherry Springs State Park in Potter County.( David Swanson / Staff Photographer ) Philadelphia, Pa., 06-30-2011 SSTARS03 Cherry Springs State Park, in the remote big woods of Potter County, is widely regarded as one of the darkest places at night in the whole eastern United States. That makes it a haven for stargazers. We will watch the sky with a group of astronomy buffs from Bucks County at the time of the new moon, when the sky is at its peak. Reporter is Tom Infield

🌌 Stargazing 101 | Outdoorsy Newsletter

A large Uncle Sam banner reading "I Want You To Vote" hangs on the front of Humphrys Flag Company on Arch Street on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

The final countdown | PA 2024 Newsletter

Julia Terruso, Fallon Roth, Gillian McGoldrick, Anna Orso, Katie Bernard, and Oona Goodin-Smith

Ari Bach, 31 (closest) and Aaron Schaefer, 34, both from Washington, DC, observe the Milky Way in one of the darkest places east of the Mississippi, Cherry Springs State Park in Potter County.( David Swanson / Staff Photographer ) Philadelphia, Pa., 06-30-2011 SSTARS03 Cherry Springs State Park, in the remote big woods of Potter County, is widely regarded as one of the darkest places at night in the whole eastern United States. That makes it a haven for stargazers. We will watch the sky with a group of astronomy buffs from Bucks County at the time of the new moon, when the sky is at its peak. Reporter is Tom Infield

🌌 Stargazing 101 | Outdoorsy Newsletter

Faragalli’s Bakery in South Philly is set to reopen after oven collapse

The tiny family bakery, which prides itself on its distinctive, old-world bread, had been closed since April after portions of its oven collapsed when city crews dug into the street outside.

Phil Faragalli Sr., ower of Faragalli's Bakery in South Philly, said he could not have reopened his family bakery without the help of friends and customers who donated money to repair his oven.

Phil Faragalli Sr., ower of Faragalli's Bakery in South Philly, said he could not have reopened his family bakery without the help of friends and customers who donated money to repair his oven.

Faragalli’s Bakery in South Philly is set to reopen after oven collapse

The tiny family bakery, which prides itself on its distinctive, old-world bread, had been closed since April after portions of its oven collapsed when city crews dug into the street outside.

McMillan’s Bakery in South Jersey, noted for its doughnuts and fruit cake, puts its building up for sale

McMillan's Bakery in the Westmont section of Haddon Township, as seen on Oct. 30, 2024, plans to sell its building.

Essen Bakery’s long-awaited, greatly expanded second shop is finally opening in Kensington

Black-and-white cookies, chocolate babka, and coffee are part of the menu at Essen Bakery, 101 W. Berks St.

Honeysuckle Provisions has closed. Honeysuckle is coming next year.

Chef Omar Tate plates mushrooms during a tasting menu dinner called “Untitled,” at Honeysuckle Provisions in Philadelphia, Pa. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

Inside the 76: Great restaurants that don't need reservations

Staff Reports

Health & Science

No problems were identified during on-site safety inspections at Grand View Hospital in the first nine months of the year.

Nine months of inspections at Grand View Hospital: January to September

At Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, new mothers who live in Philadelphia can sign up for free home visits from nurses.

This Philly hospital is sending nurses to visit new parents to improve their health

Fighting xylazine withdrawal can be easier if some unusual steps are taken, according to some Philadelphia medical professionals.

Philly hospitals test new strategy for ‘tranq dope’ withdrawal – and it keeps patients from walking out before their treatment is done

Kory London, The Conversation

The time a person is able to balance on one leg can predict falls in the elderly.

How long can you stand on one foot? The answer may predict your fall risk.

Teddy Amenabar, Washington Post

No problems were identified during on-site safety inspections at Grand View Hospital in the first nine months of the year.

Nine months of inspections at Grand View Hospital: January to September

At Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, new mothers who live in Philadelphia can sign up for free home visits from nurses.

This Philly hospital is sending nurses to visit new parents to improve their health

Fighting xylazine withdrawal can be easier if some unusual steps are taken, according to some Philadelphia medical professionals.

Philly hospitals test new strategy for ‘tranq dope’ withdrawal – and it keeps patients from walking out before their treatment is done

Kory London, The Conversation

The time a person is able to balance on one leg can predict falls in the elderly.

How long can you stand on one foot? The answer may predict your fall risk.

Teddy Amenabar, Washington Post

The Trump Threat | Unfit to Lead

The Editorial Board

City Commissioner Lisa Deeley (left) watches as Philadelphia Orchestra violinist Amy Oshiro-Morales (center) puts her ballot in the ballot box in front of City Hall. Nicole Jordan (back right) stands by with her ballot, as musicians and staff of the Philadelphia Orchestra deliver absentee ballots to City Hall before departing on a tour of China on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.

The presidential contest may be the Super Bowl, but the races people often overlook are the real game

Lisa Deeley, For The Inquirer

Donald Trump doesn’t have Adolf Hitler’s army or Benito Mussolini’s brownshirts, but he does have intensely loyal followers who are ready to translate his slurs into violence, writes Trudy Rubin.

Trump is a fascist, though many voters don’t want to hear it

Trudy Rubin | Columnist

Garbage in, garbage out | Editorial Cartoon

John Cole, For The Inquirer

The Trump Threat | Unfit to Lead

The Editorial Board

City Commissioner Lisa Deeley (left) watches as Philadelphia Orchestra violinist Amy Oshiro-Morales (center) puts her ballot in the ballot box in front of City Hall. Nicole Jordan (back right) stands by with her ballot, as musicians and staff of the Philadelphia Orchestra deliver absentee ballots to City Hall before departing on a tour of China on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.

The presidential contest may be the Super Bowl, but the races people often overlook are the real game

Lisa Deeley, For The Inquirer

Donald Trump doesn’t have Adolf Hitler’s army or Benito Mussolini’s brownshirts, but he does have intensely loyal followers who are ready to translate his slurs into violence, writes Trudy Rubin.

Trump is a fascist, though many voters don’t want to hear it

Trudy Rubin | Columnist

Garbage in, garbage out | Editorial Cartoon

John Cole, For The Inquirer

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