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Here’s how Democrats could flip the Pennsylvania legislature
Democrats have been slowly chipping away at the majorities Republicans hold in the Pennsylvania House and Senate, but still need to flip 13 seats to seize control.
6 years ago
COVID-19 coverage safety net has plenty of holes in US
Even though many insurers and the U.S. government have offered to pick up or waive costs tied to the virus, holes remain for big bills to slip through and surprise patients.
6 years ago
Ahead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, activists in Philly suburbs call for more than marching
After a summer of protests, a group of racial justice activists in Montgomery County is pushing for changes to school curricula, among other demands.
6 years ago
Rookie WR Claypool scores 4 TDs, Steelers top Eagles 38-29
Fulgham caught 10 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown to give Philly's injury-ravaged receiving group a needed boost, but the Eagles couldn't pull off a second straight win.
6 years ago
University of Delaware suspends 19 over gathering limits
Newark currently limits gatherings to 12 people indoors, and 20 people outdoors, unless a permit has been obtained.
6 years ago
Delaware judge refuses to order state to count late ballots
Officials began sending mail-in ballots to those who requested them this week and will continue to do so as late as four days before the election.
6 years ago
Pennsylvanians to pick 3 statewide row office holders Nov. 3
Voters next month will decide who should be Pennsylvania’s attorney general, state treasurer and auditor general.
6 years ago
Some AT&T customers in Delaware unable to contact 911
The problem was happening in Kent and Sussex counties, the Delaware State Police and Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security said.
6 years ago
Doctor says Trump won’t transmit coronavirus, but offers limited details
Some medical experts had been skeptical that Trump could be declared free of the risk of transmitting the virus so early in the course of his illness.
6 years ago
Biden hits Trump on economy in critical Pennsylvania county
Nowhere could Biden’s arguments prove more decisive than in Erie County. It was among the most populous blue counties in the nation to flip to red in 2016.
6 years ago
Pandemic exposes Philly’s opportunity deserts. City Hall can fix that
As we face the isolating forces of an online school year, is Philadelphia doing everything it can do to help families tap into our collective civic assets?
6 years ago
N.J. polls will be open for Election Day, but there are easier ways to cast your vote
Although it is called a mail-in ballot, there are several ways to submit your vote without sending it through the U.S Postal Service.
6 years ago
No ‘dogma’: Democrats walk tightrope on Barrett’s faith
The nomination poses a politically risky test for lawmakers as they try to probe Barrett's views on issues of abortion, health care access and gay marriage.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania sees most virus cases in 6 months amid testing increase
Gov. Tom Wolf said he was “very concerned" about the rising numbers but added that the state was in a much better position to handle the virus than it was at the outset.
6 years ago
Trump makes 1st public appearance since his hospital stay
The president wore a mask as he walked out for the speech but took it off to make his remarks. He received an enthusiastic response from his supporters.
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