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Chris Rabb speaks
Politics & Policy

Pa. primary election 2026: Here’s who won and who lost, plus full results

Pennsylvania’s primaries will tee up high-stakes midterms in November, with Democrats hoping to retake control of Congress.

29 minutes ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at an election night watch party in Warminster, Pa., Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Politics & Policy

Shapiro-backed Democrats win House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts the party hopes to flip

The U.S. House campaigns will put Pennsylvania on the front lines of Democratic efforts to retake control of Congress and block the last two years of Trump’s agenda.

1 hour ago

Angela Townsend was elected mayor of Georgetown
Politics & Policy

Georgetown elects a new mayor for the first time in a decade, focused on community, safety and revitalization

Angela Townsend said she is prioritizing public safety and access to housing as well as rebuilding community connections.

4 hours ago

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St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Health

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in North Philly announces layoffs ahead of kidney transplant program closure

The new layoffs come as the hospital closes its kidney transplant program due to low patient volume.

13 hours ago

A rendering of new apartments in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Housing Authority to develop long-vacant Fairhill lot, benefitting low-income seniors

Amid a shortage of senior housing, the project will bring deeply affordable apartments for older adults and new homeownership opportunities to the neighborhood.

14 hours ago

Chris Rabb speaks
Politics & Policy

Progressive Rabb wins 3rd District race with boosts from ‘the squad’ and local grassroots activism

Rabb’s victory is an upset to the Democratic establishment and may provide a glimpse into the direction of the party.

14 hours ago

Students walking east on Spring Garden Street
Weather

57 Philadelphia schools go virtual Wednesday due to May heat wave

Dozens of Philly public school buildings lack sufficient air conditioning. The record-breaking heat is forcing students to learn from home.

14 hours ago

Children play outside a polling place at the East Passyunk Community Center in Philadelphia, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Weather

Early heat wave in Philadelphia region sparks concerns about heat-related illness

Heat is the top weather-related cause of death in the U.S.

14 hours ago

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Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki
Politics & Policy

‘He was a visionary’: Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki has died

Purzycki led the effort to dramatically overhaul the Wilmington Riverfront into a thriving residential and business district.

19 hours ago

Bob Harvie speaking into a microphone at a press conference
Politics & Policy

Bob Harvie wins Democratic primary for Pa.’s 1st Congressional District

Harvie will face off against Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick this fall in one of several key contests that Democrats hope will gain them a majority in the U.S. House.

20 hours ago

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at Scranton High School in Scranton, Pa., on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2026: Primary voters are heading to the polls. Here’s what to know

Among the closely watched U.S. House races: The 3rd Congressional District in Philly and the 1st Congressional District in Bucks County.

1 day ago

''I Voted'' stickers rest on a ballot box at a polling place.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania 2026 primary election results

See full results, including for contested primary races like the 1st Congressional District in Bucks County and the 3rd Congressional District in Philadelphia.

1 day ago

the statue outside Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

Delaware officials present updated corporate franchise numbers for the first time in 2 years

Gov. Matt Meyer fired former DEFAC chair Mike Houghton days after WHYY News reported on concerns he had over a lack of data.

1 day ago

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Bob Brooks, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in the Lehigh Valley, speaks to supporters at a home in Emmaus as Gov. Josh Shapiro listens.
Politics & Policy

A vulnerable Republican, fake ads and a contentious Democratic primary are putting a Lehigh Valley congressional race into the spotlight

The primary could have nationwide implications if Democrats want to flip the U.S. House in November, and has gained national pressure from both parties.

1 day ago

Forklanding Road Bridge
Community

Forklanding Road Bridge in Burlington County is under repair. Here’s what commuters need to know

The 120-year-old, single-lane bridge connecting Cinnaminson and Maple Shade was rated “structurally deficient.”

2 days ago

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