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Delaware judge asked to allow counting of late mail ballots
Delaware law has long required that absentee ballots be received by the time polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day.
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Judges nixes GOP bid to stop New Jersey mail-in ballots
The two major political parties are embroiled in dozens of lawsuits across the country over issues including mail-in ballots, ballot drop boxes, witness requirements and more.
6 years ago
Survey: Center City restaurants’ recovery boosted by outdoor seating
The numbers are in: More outdoor seating has helped Center City rebound and appears key to a sustained recovery of Philadelphia’s vibrant downtown.
6 years ago
As Kamala Harris takes debate stage, South Asian voters are flexing political muscle
Some South Asian voters are growing more engaged because U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris is the VP nominee. But the population is politically diverse.
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Murals sprout in LOVE Park urging Philadelphians to vote
The artists of “To the Polls” use hot-button words and images to make their case for the importance of voting.
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Philadelphia is suing Pennsylvania so the city can enact stronger gun control laws
The legal action comes as local lawmakers struggle to combat rising violence, with homicides hitting a decade-long high.
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Listen 2:43How to vote in person safely when Pa. isn’t requiring masks at the polls
Pa. won’t require masks at the polls like it does in other public places, but counties and voters can take steps to ensure safe in-person voting during the pandemic.
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Philly firefighters protest union’s Trump endorsement again as union brass cancels meeting
IAFF Local 22 members again protest the union's endorsement of Trump, balking at union boss’ decision to cancel meeting.
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Biden draws parallels to Gettysburg in campaign speech calling for unity
In a 20-minute speech in Gettysburg Tuesday, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden framed the ongoing election as a “battle for the soul of the nation.”
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FDA publishes vaccine guidelines opposed by White House
The FDA said vaccine makers should follow trial participants for at least two months to rule out any major side effects before seeking emergency approval.
6 years ago
Countering Trump, US officials defend integrity of election
The statement put them at odds with President Donald Trump’s efforts to discredit the vote.
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Gov. Carney calls rising coronavirus cases a ‘general malaise’ across Delaware
Hospitalizations have tripled since mid-August in Delaware and the average number of daily cases has doubled.
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Gov. Wolf’s coronavirus business waiver program was inconsistent, unfair, auditor says
The administration decided the fate of thousands of businesses across Pennsylvania with little transparency and no explanations for its shifting positions.
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Mehta and Murphy exchange war of words over Trump’s N.J. fundraiser
The administration is also investigating whether the fundraiser violated state safety guidelines and will make necessary referrals to the Attorney General’s office.
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Trump reports ‘no symptoms,’ returns to downplaying virus
After a dramatic helicopter return from the hospital where he was receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19, Trump's attitude alarmed infectious disease experts.
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