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Artist Sheryl Oring listens as Andrew Thomas tells her what he wants to say to the next president of the United States. Oring set up shop at Philadelphia's Central Library and typed the postcard on a vintage typewriter.
Politics & Policy

Dear Next President: Vintage secretary types postcards to the White House on behalf of Americans

Sheryl Oring has been typing carbon-copied cards to the future president for 20 years. She came to the Free Library on Election Day to take dictation.

11 months ago

People stand in line to vote at the Reno Town Mall, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
Politics & Policy

Election Day unfolds relatively smoothly after massive turnout by early voters

Some polling places were being kept open late in swing states Georgia and Pennsylvania as a result of machine issues and non-credible threats.

11 months ago

Joel Embiid
Community

76ers’ Joel Embiid is suspended by NBA for 3 games for shoving newspaper columnist

Embiid’s suspension will begin with the next NBA regular-season game for which he is eligible and able to play.

11 months ago

poll worker training
Politics & Policy

Burlington County voters face long lines after technical glitch on Election Day

County officials say the technical issues were not caused by anything "nefarious."

11 months ago

Bob Casey supporters
Politics & Policy

Casey’s Scranton legacy on full display as voters show up in droves for final push

In a last-minute push for votes, Casey highlights economic issues, child tax credits and tax cuts while continuing to rally support in his hometown ahead of Election Day.

11 months ago

A poll worker holds a roll of
Politics & Policy

‘My body, my temple’: First-time female Republican voters in Pa. split on the issue of abortion

Three Gen Z Republican women weigh in on the election, from abortion rights to their issues with Donald Trump, as first-time voters.

11 months ago

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump smiles at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Politics & Policy

Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters

Trump is the first former president to return to power since Grover Cleveland regained the White House in the 1892 election.

11 months ago

Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: ‘Stop talking about it’

Trump had previously indicated that he would back Florida's abortion measure — but then changed his mind and said he would vote against it.

11 months ago

Retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce
Community

Jason Kelce apologizes for cellphone incident at Ohio State-Penn State before Bucs-Chiefs game

Jason Kelce was attending the Big Ten matchup between the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions in State College, Pennsylvania, on Saturday when the incident occurred.

11 months ago

Voters stand in line while waiting for a polling place to open, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Springfield, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Pa. Legislature majorities and new state attorney general are on the ballot

Democrats face a tall order in their hopes of a tied Senate.

11 months ago

Voters cast their ballots on Election Day
Politics & Policy

Here’s what to watch on Election Day in the U.S.

Major questions loom about the timing of the results, the makeup of the electorate, the influx of misinformation and even the possibility of political violence.

11 months ago

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., speaks at a news conference, Jan. 31, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania is home to 5 heavily contested races for the U.S. House

Here's what you need to know about the Pa. races that could determine which party controls the chamber.

11 months ago

Lisa Blunt Rochester speaking at the DNC
Politics & Policy

Lisa Blunt Rochester could make history with a victory in Delaware’s U.S. Senate race

Blunt Rochester has served four terms as Delaware’s lone representative in the House.

11 months ago

Matt Meyer in Wilmington
Politics & Policy

Democrat Matt Meyer and Republican Michael Ramone square off in Delaware’s gubernatorial contest

Outgoing Democratic Gov. John Carney is prohibited by law from seeking a third term.

11 months ago

Curtis Bashaw and Rep. Andy Kim
Politics & Policy

Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw face off in a New Jersey Senate race opened up by a bribery scandal

After Menendez resigned, Gov. Phil Murphy appointed George Helmy as interim senator. The two have said that once the election results are certified, Helmy will step down.

11 months ago

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