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People wait in line outside the Bucks County government building to apply for an on-demand mail ballot on the last day to request one in Doylestown, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Election 2025: How Philly’s suburbs voted on open space, policing ballot questions

A Chester County township has voted to keep its police department, while two Montco townships had different responses to questions on tax increases for open space benefits.

1 week ago

Gov. elect Mikie Sherrill and Lt. Gov. elect Dale Caldwell celebrate
Politics & Policy

Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump’s GOP: Takeaways from Election Day 2025

Trump was largely absent from the campaign trail, but the GOP candidates closely aligned themselves with the president.

1 week ago

A two-bedroom home from Little Living
Community

Little Living hopes to expand Delaware affordable housing effort to Kent County, but outside of zoning restrictions

A $25 million project by Little Living would transform 22.5 acres of land into a solar-powered community for Kent County's working class.

1 week ago

Listen 1:12
Erica Deuso posing for a photo outdoors
Politics & Policy

Downingtown elects Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor

Democrat Erica Deuso defeated Republican Richard Bryant in the borough of Downingtown’s mayoral election.

1 week ago

Listen 0:41
Joe Khan smiles
Politics & Policy

Joe Khan becomes first Democrat to be elected Bucks County district attorney since the 1800s

Khan, a former Bucks County solicitor, bested Republican incumbent Jennifer Schorn, who was appointed district attorney in January 2024.

1 week ago

Listen 0:57
Danny Ceisler looks on
Politics & Policy

Democrat Danny Ceisler ousts Fred Harran in Bucks County sheriff’s race

Ceisler defeated incumbent Sheriff Fred Harran, promising to end an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement the Republican signed this year.

1 week ago

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Democratic Delaware County Council candidates Richard Womack (left) and Joanne Phillips
Politics & Policy

Democrats retain unanimous control of Delaware County Council

Democrats Richard Womack and Joanne Phillips prevailed over Republicans Brian Burke and Liz Piazza.

1 week ago

From left to right: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices David Wecht, Christine Donohue, and Kevin Dougherty
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania voters choose to retain state Supreme Court justices

Republicans, including President Donald Trump, had pushed voters to out the three justices as what has been a historically quiet race gained national attention.

1 week ago

Listen 0:53
Larry Krasner speaking after winning the primary election
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner wins reelection

The Democratic incumbent defeated Republican challenger Patrick Dugan.

1 week ago

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New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill speaks at her rally during a campaign event, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Newark, N.J.
Politics & Policy

Democrat Mikie Sherrill prevails over Republican Jack Ciattarelli and wins the race for governor of New Jersey

The race, which was the most expensive in the history of New Jersey, was widely seen as a gauge of the Trump administration.

1 week ago

Listen 0:51
Passengers walking at Philadelphia International Airport
Urban Planning

Philadelphia International Airport to close 2 security checkpoints as government shutdown continues to impact travel

The airport said the closures will help keep the remaining checkpoints running smoothly despite shutdown-related staffing shortages.

1 week ago

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks alongside Vice President JD Vance
Politics & Policy

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of ‘mass chaos’ in skies if shutdown continues

The FAA slows down or even stops flights temporarily anytime it is short on controllers or if there is an equipment problem.

1 week ago

Sasha Suda with merchandise of new art museum logo
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Art Museum fires CEO Sasha Suda

Sasha Suda was hired just three years ago from Ontario. A reason for her termination was not given.

1 week ago

Election workers prepare ballots for scanning at the City of Philadelphia Election Warehouse in North Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Election 2025: Still have your Pa. or N.J. mail ballot? You can hand it in today

Approximately 21% of Pennsylvania mail voters had yet to return their ballots as of Tuesday morning.

1 week ago

Voters come and go at the Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Recreation Center in North Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Missing voter rolls and unfounded bomb threats: Voters in Chester County and New Jersey run into issues at the polls

One suburban voter described the experience as “disenfranchising.”

1 week ago

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