
Politics & Policy
Packed Gaza hospitals warn that thousands could die as supplies run low and ground offensive looms
The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees says an estimated 1 million people have been displaced in Gaza in a single week.
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Mail ballot drop box map for the 2023 November election in Philadelphia
Ballots must be received by election officials by the time the polls close: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7.
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To rein in climate change, Biden pledges $7 billion to regional ‘hydrogen hubs’
President Joe Biden announced the projects Friday during a stop at the Tioga Marine Terminal in the Port of Philadelphia.
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GOP’s Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker as Republican holdouts refuse to back the nominee
Next steps are uncertain as the House is essentially closed while Republicans try to elect a speaker after ousting Kevin McCarthy from the job.
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Pennsylvania counties tell governor, lawmakers it’s too late to move 2024’s primary election date
County officials are planning for 2023's election, less than five weeks away, and already spent many months of planning around holding 2024's primary election in April.
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Pa. Commonwealth Court 101: What it is, why it matters, and more
Commonwealth Court presides over cases brought against state government. Here’s what to know ahead of the Nov. 7 election.
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Pa. Supreme Court 101: What it is, why it matters, and more
The Pa. Supreme Court is the highest in the commonwealth. Here’s everything you need to know about it ahead of the Nov. 7 election.
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Pa. Superior Court 101: What it is, why it matters, and more
Pa.’s Superior Court is the appellate court with which an average person is likeliest to interact. Here’s what you need to know about electing two new judges on Nov. 7.
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Palestinians rush to buy food and struggle under strikes as Israel readies possible ground operation
“Without electricity," said Fabrizio Carboni, "hospitals risk turning into morgues.”
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Biden to announce funding for ‘clean energy’ hydrogen hub in Pa., N.J., and Del.
The move is part of the Biden administration’s plan to tackle climate change. But climate activists say it’s a false solution.
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Listen 1:20Republicans nominate Steve Scalise to be House speaker and will try to unite before a floor vote
Lawmakers said that in private balloting at the Capitol, House Republicans pushed aside Rep. Jim Jordan, the Judiciary Committee chairman, in favor of Scalise, the current maj
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A group appointed by Gov. Shapiro believes a cap-and-trade program would help meet his ambitious climate goals, although the members lacked consensus on how best to proceed.
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Israeli strikes demolish entire Gaza neighborhoods as sealed-off territory faces imminent blackout
Gaza’s power authority says its sole power plant will run out of fuel within hours, leaving the territory without electricity after Israel cut off supplies.
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“Let there be no doubt. The United States has Israel’s back. We’ll make sure the Jewish and democratic state of Israel can defend itself today, tomorrow as we always have.”
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Pennsylvanians will see candidates for state Supreme Court, municipal races, and more on the Nov. 7 general election ballot.
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