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Chris Rabb speaks
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Philadelphia

Progressive Rabb wins 3rd District race with boosts from ‘the squad’ and local grassroots activism

Rabb’s victory is an upset to the Democratic establishment and may provide a glimpse into the direction of the party.

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Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki
Delaware
Government

‘He was a visionary’: Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki has died

Purzycki led the effort to dramatically overhaul the Wilmington Riverfront into a thriving residential and business district.

1 week ago

Bob Harvie, Pennsylvania congressional candidate, arrives to speak at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's election night watch party in Warminster, Pa., Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Bob Harvie wins Democratic primary for Pa.’s 1st Congressional District

Harvie will face off against Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick this fall in one of several key contests that Democrats hope will gain them a majority in the U.S. House.

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Chris Rabb looks on
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Election 2026 live updates: Rabb wins Pa.’s 3rd District primary, Harvie wins 1st; full results

Follow along for live special coverage on the 2026 primaries, including closely watched congressional races in Philadelphia and in Bucks County.

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Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at Scranton High School in Scranton, Pa., on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
Elections
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Pa. election 2026: Primary voters are heading to the polls. Here’s what to know

Among the closely watched U.S. House races: The 3rd Congressional District in Philly and the 1st Congressional District in Bucks County.

1 week ago

''I Voted'' stickers rest on a ballot box at a polling place.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Pennsylvania 2026 primary election results

See full results, including for contested primary races like the 1st Congressional District in Bucks County and the 3rd Congressional District in Philadelphia.

1 week ago

the statue outside Legislative Hall
Delaware
Government

Delaware officials present updated corporate franchise numbers for the first time in 2 years

Gov. Matt Meyer fired former DEFAC chair Mike Houghton days after WHYY News reported on concerns he had over a lack of data.

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Bob Brooks, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in the Lehigh Valley, speaks to supporters at a home in Emmaus as Gov. Josh Shapiro listens.
Elections
Pennsylvania

A vulnerable Republican, fake ads and a contentious Democratic primary are putting a Lehigh Valley congressional race into the spotlight

The primary could have nationwide implications if Democrats want to flip the U.S. House in November, and has gained national pressure from both parties.

1 week ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks to a crowd
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

3rd District candidates rack up high-profile endorsements in the final stretch

High-profile progressives like U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have lined up to endorse Chris Rabb while party faithful stand behind Sharif Street.

1 week ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and City Commissioner Omar Sabir at a press conference
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

Philly DA, city commissioners team up for election-security task force

The biannual event will feature county detectives and assistant district attorneys fielding calls about Election Day issues.

1 week ago

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Explainers
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Pennsylvania
Politics

The rise of independent voters

According to a recent Gallup poll, 45% of Americans now consider themselves independent. What's behind the rise?

Air Date: May 18, 2026 1:00 pm

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PECO electric repair crew in Fishtown
Energy
Pennsylvania
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A Philly lawmaker’s bill would rein in utility profits: ‘The entire system is out of whack’

The bill’s supporters say it would align investor-owned utility profits with typical Wall Street earnings. Utilities say it would threaten infrastructure investment.

1 week ago

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Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks speaks to reporters during the visit to the US-Mexico border by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Sunland Park, New Mexico
Government
National

U.S. Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change

His move also and comes as the Trump administration appears to be recalibrating its approach.

2 weeks ago

''I voted'' stickers are seen in a county election office on Election Day.
Elections
Government
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Cure your ballot: Nearly 600 Philly mail voters have a chance to fix errors

Check if you need to fix a flawed mail ballot or get a replacement ballot for the May 19 primary.

2 weeks ago

From left to right: Pa. House Rep. Chris Rabb, Dr. Ala Stanford, and state Sen. Sharif Street.
Elections
International
Philadelphia
Politics

What’s ‘progressive’? Philly’s 3rd Congressional District primary tests the label before voters head to the polls

Sharif Street, Chris Rabb and Ala Stanford share many policy goals, but some divisions over Gaza and fundraising, plus a lack of public polling, make the race a guessing game.

2 weeks ago

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