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President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump makes a victor’s return to Washington and pledges a ‘smooth’ transition of power from Biden

President-elect Donald Trump held a nearly two-hour Oval Office meeting Wednesday with President Joe Biden and committed to a straightforward transition of power.

10 months ago

Donald Trump stands in front of a crowd
Politics & Policy

The polls underestimated Trump’s support — again. Here’s why

President-elect Donald Trump has long presented pollsters with a challenge. Here's what polling underestimated and what it accurately foreshadowed in this election.

10 months ago

Former President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

What happens to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction? Here are a few ways it could go

A New York judge says he'll make a decision as early as next week on the future of Donald Trump's hush money case.

10 months ago

The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania House Republicans pick new floor leader after failing to regain majority

The House Republican caucus voted behind closed doors for five-term Rep. Jesse Topper to head their 101-seat minority in 2025-26.

10 months ago

Former President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines

During his presidential bid, Trump pledged to impose wide-ranging restrictions and roll back civil rights protections for transgender students.

10 months ago

An aerial view of a massive fire on Ruth Street in Kensington.
Community
6abc

Multi-alarm fire in the Kensington section of Philadelphia now under control

Ongoing drought conditions have led to increased fire risk in the Philly region.

10 months ago

Pete Hegseth walks to an elevator for a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York, Dec. 15, 2016.
Politics & Policy

Trump’s defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience

Hegseth opposes “woke” programs that promote inclusion and he questions the role of women in combat.

10 months ago

Elon Musk speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden.
Politics & Policy

Trump says Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy will form outside group ‘Department of Government Efficiency,’ or DOGE

Musk has been a constant presence at Mar-a-Lago since Trump won the presidential election.

10 months ago

Sussex County Republican Committee Vice Chair Tom Molnar
Politics & Policy

Delaware Republicans rejoice, Democrats express shock over presidential election results

Despite Vice President Harris’ sweeping Delaware win, President-elect Trump benefited from lower turnout and broadened appeal compared to 2020.

10 months ago

Listen 1:09
A doctor uses a hand-held Doppler probe on a pregnant woman
Health

New study shows that Black mothers in New Jersey were more likely to deliver babies by unscheduled C-section

Black women were 20% more likely than white women to get an unscheduled, unplanned C-section delivery when there were no high medical risks.

10 months ago

Listen 1:17
a wildfire burning
Weather

Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here’s what some common wildfire terms mean

With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such big blazes are relatively rare.

10 months ago

SS United States
Community
6abc

SS United States’ departure out of Philadelphia delayed. Here’s what we know

The vessel was originally scheduled to depart Philadelphia on Nov. 15 at low tide.

10 months ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Cindy Bass.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly City Council kicks off series of hearings devoted to Sixers’ arena proposal

For more than four hours, lawmakers questioned Parker administration officials about the agreement reached with the team, transportation to the arena and community benefits.

10 months ago

Dr. Susan C. Aldridge
Education

Jefferson University president sees synergy with growing health system and its insurance firm

The first woman president at Jefferson University is poised to lead the Philadelphia institution into the future.

10 months ago

Listen 1:19
police car lights flashing
Community

Police release name of man killed by officers during West Philly carjacking

Police say the 47-year-old pulled a gun on officers after they responded to reports of a domestic disturbance.

10 months ago

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