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Cases and hospitalizations have dropped substantially since mid-September, but with colder weather and holidays approaching, health officials remain concerned.
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Youngkin wins Virginia governor’s race, jolting Democrats
Republican former business executive Glenn Youngkin has won Virginia’s governor’s race, a major political turnabout in a state that had been trending increasingly blue.
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Brobson wins Supreme Court race as GOP poised to sweep Pa. judicial elections
The stakes in the race to succeed Saylor in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court are nominally low, with Democrats set to keep a 5-2 majority on the court despite a GOP win.
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Murphy vs. Ciattarelli: N.J. governor’s race still too close to call
The race for New Jersey governor is still too close to call, with Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli holding a narrow lead over incumbent Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
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Philly DA Larry Krasner cruises to reelection victory
The contest was seen as a referendum on Krasner’s progressive, anti-mass-incarceration approach amid the city’s sharp spike in deadly gun violence.
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Judge tosses one corruption charge against John Dougherty
The U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Schmehl made the dismissal in a written order and did not explain his decision.
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U.S. gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11
The announcement came only hours after a CDC advisory panel unanimously decided Pfizer’s shots should be given to children ages 5 to 11.
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Midstate county election departments expect long counting process for some races
County election departments across the midstate say they’re well-equipped and staffed to handle voters and ballot counting for the municipal election that ends tonight.
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Black Doctors Consortium to offer COVID-19 vaccine for kids, pending CDC approval
Once the CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for younger children, the Black Doctors Consortium’s primary care clinic will be ready to start administering shots.
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Can Delaware lawmakers legally oust an indicted state auditor? State law isn’t clear
The state House and Senate approve separate resolutions requesting guidance from state Supreme Court on lawmakers’ power to oust indicted Auditor Kathy McGuiness.
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White House rolls out new plan to combat gun suicides in U.S.
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military.
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Philly police ID father gunned down while in van with 2 teen daughters
Police say a gunman fired 14 bullets into a minivan, hitting a 42-year-old father who was found slumped behind the wheel.
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Over 100 countries vow to end deforestation at climate talks
Britain hailed the commitment as the first big achievement of the U.N. climate conference known as COP26 taking place this month in the Scottish city of Glasgow.
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2021 Election: N.J. judge denies request to keep polls open later
In New Jersey, the governor’s race tops the ticket. In Pa., there are judicial contests and suburban school board races.
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Want to see who’s funding local candidates in Pa.? It’s harder than you’d think
Spotlight PA tested how easily and quickly the public can access campaign finance information in nine counties.
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