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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.
21 hours ago
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.
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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.
22 hours ago
Burlington County voters face long lines after technical glitch on Election Day
County officials say the technical issues were not caused by anything "nefarious."
22 hours ago
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.
23 hours ago
‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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When will mail-in and absentee ballots be counted?
It will likely take some time after Election Day before the results from mail ballots are fully known.
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Pa. Legislature majorities and new state attorney general are on the ballot
Democrats face a tall order in their hopes of a tied Senate.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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