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In a stunning upset, Republican Dave McCormick unseats longtime U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, according to the AP

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

Sean Collins Walsh, Samantha Melamed, and Aliya Schneider

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

Kamala Harris needed to outperform Joe Biden’s successes in Philly’s suburbs to win Pa. She did worse.

Three out of four of Philly's collar counties remained solidly blue, but Vice President Kamala Harris did not win enough votes in the suburbs to offset losses in the rest of the state.

Katie Bernard, Fallon Roth, and Andrew Seidman

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‘A real outlaw persona’: How young men in Pennsylvania helped catapult Donald Trump to victory
Philly Mayor Cherelle L. Parker says election is ‘in the rearview mirror’ as she prepares to work with Trump administration
How election week looked from behind the bar in Philadelphia, a swing state’s bluest city

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

The next presidential election cycle won’t get underway in earnest until 2026 or 2027. But there will be signs if Gov. Josh Shapiro or other potential candidates are considering a run.

Gillian McGoldrick

Latest Headlines

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

No deal, no strike: SEPTA and transit union will continue talks despite contract expiring

Thomas Fitzgerald

Latest Headlines

What you need to know about a possible SEPTA strike

Union fire longtime 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 Tannenwald

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. Rosenberg

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. Rosenberg

Crime & Justice

Police investigating woman’s body found in wooded area of Northeast Philadelphia

Police and first responders investigate the discovery of a body near Pennypack Trail at Verree Road and Tustin Avenue. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Philadelphia.

N.J. Forest Fire service battle multiple wildfires, one near popular preserve, another near gun range as 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.

Lower Merion and Upper Darby students received racist text messages, similar to others sent nationwide

A student walks to class at Upper Darby High School in this 2023 file photo. Upper Darby students were among those reportedly targeted with racist text messages.

The SS United States is slated to leave next week and probably halt some traffic

The sun returns over the SS United States after a storm passed through South Philadelphia headed to New Jersey in 2019. The retired ocean liner has been docked at Pier 82 on the Delaware River, across from the Ikea store, since 1996.

🗳️ Election 2024

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

There was more booze, fewer tears than in 2016, and a somber solidarity with "people drinking like it’s Saturday night" on a Wednesday afternoon.

Joe Picozzi (right) Republican State Senate candidate in the 5th District meets with volunteer canvassers at the Four Seasons Diner Restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia Sunday, June 2, 2024. He's 29 years old, and most of the volunteers are still in college.

Republicans flip Northeast Philly state Senate seat, which Dems called ‘the most embarrassing part’ of the election results

Gillian McGoldrick and Anna Orso

Janelle Stelson (left) and Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa.

U.S. Rep. Scott Perry wins reelection in competitive race against TV anchor Janelle Stelson

Aliya Schneider and Alfred Lubrano

Rob Bresnahan speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre in August.

Rob Bresnahan Jr. ousts U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, flipping seat in the Northeast Pa. 8th Congressional District

Aliya Schneider and Alfred Lubrano

The scene at Good Dog the day after the election mirrored weekend crowds like this one from September 2023. “Today has just been a lot of drinking," general manager Jeff Kile said Wednesday.

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

President Joe Biden speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House on Thursday.

Biden pledges to work with Trump’s transition after sweeping election victory

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 cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty

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

President Joe Biden speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House on Thursday.

Biden pledges to work with Trump’s transition after sweeping election victory

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 cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty

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

Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (left) kicks the puck away from Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel.

Owen Tippett scores game-tying and game-winning shootout goals to lift Flyers past Lightning

After replacing an injured Aleksei Kolosov in the lineup, Ivan Fedotov finished with 22 saves on 23 shots, earning his first NHL win in the process.

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

David Murphy | Columnist

The Sixers have relied heavily on guard Tyrese Maxey (left) early this season.

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

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts comes up short on a two-point conversion against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Tush Push failed to work vs. the Jaguars, but the Eagles maintain confidence in the play

Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean, who had an interception in the end zone with less than 2 minutes left against the Jaguars, said of the Cowboys without Dak Prescott: “We’re in the NFL. You take no team lightly.”

Surging Eagles defense prepares for a Dak Prescott-less Cowboys squad on Sunday: ‘We’re just locked in’

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Inquirer Morning Headlines

Shapiro 2028? | Morning Newsletter

Julie Zeglen54 minutes ago

A hamstring injury is likely to sideline Sixers All-Star Tyrese Maxey for a few weeks.

Sad Sixers | Sports Daily Newsletter

Staff Reportsan hour ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Inquirer Morning Headlines

Shapiro 2028? | Morning Newsletter

Julie Zeglen54 minutes ago

A hamstring injury is likely to sideline Sixers All-Star Tyrese Maxey for a few weeks.

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Staff Reportsan hour ago

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

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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.

A student walks to class at Upper Darby High School in this 2023 file photo. Upper Darby students were among those reportedly targeted with racist text messages.

Lower Merion and Upper Darby students received racist text messages, similar to others sent nationwide

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, some Philly schools may need to go virtual

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

A student walks to class at Upper Darby High School in this 2023 file photo. Upper Darby students were among those reportedly targeted with racist text messages.

Lower Merion and Upper Darby students received racist text messages, similar to others sent nationwide

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, some Philly schools may need to go virtual

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

Health & Science

The human colon. Colorectal cancer occurs in the colon or rectum when abnormal growths, called polyps, form and become cancerous over time.

Expert Opinion | Try these simple food swaps to reduce your colorectal cancer risk

Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post54 minutes ago

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

The human colon. Colorectal cancer occurs in the colon or rectum when abnormal growths, called polyps, form and become cancerous over time.

Expert Opinion | Try these simple food swaps to reduce your colorectal cancer risk

Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post54 minutes ago

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

Police and first responders investigate the discovery of a body near Pennypack Trail at Verree Road and Tustin Avenue. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Philadelphia.

Crime & Justice

Police investigating woman’s body found in wooded area of Northeast Philadelphia

Two security guards walk through the parking lot of the Home Depot in northeast Philadelphia where a shooting occurred. A 38-year-old man was hospitalized in stable condition after he was shot by a security guard at a Home Depot in the city's Crescentville section Thursday afternoon, police said, November 7, 2024.

Crime & Justice

Man shot by security guard at Home Depot in Northeast Philly

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

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 Torrejón

Police and first responders investigate the discovery of a body near Pennypack Trail at Verree Road and Tustin Avenue. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Philadelphia.

Crime & Justice

Police investigating woman’s body found in wooded area of Northeast Philadelphia

Two security guards walk through the parking lot of the Home Depot in northeast Philadelphia where a shooting occurred. A 38-year-old man was hospitalized in stable condition after he was shot by a security guard at a Home Depot in the city's Crescentville section Thursday afternoon, police said, November 7, 2024.

Crime & Justice

Man shot by security guard at Home Depot in Northeast Philly

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

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 Torrejón

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