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Tale of Two Cities: Lewes, Delaware, reconnects with sister city in England

Lewes Mayor Amy Marasco traveled to another Lewes in England earlier this month. She’s the first official to do so in about four decades.

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Pennsylvania

Port of Philadelphia to see $837 million investment for expansion that leaders say will create 6,000 new jobs

With two new shipping berths and a new auto and cargo facility in South Philadelphia, PhilaPort expects business to double.

3 weeks ago

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Elections
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Polls are a snapshot, and other helpful things to remember during the midterm elections

With Election Day just a few weeks away — and millions of votes already cast — midterm polls are everywhere.

3 weeks ago

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Delaware
Elections

Delaware election 2026: What to know about the U.S. House race between Sarah McBride and Joseph Arminio

Democrat U.S. Rep. McBride and Republican Arminio outline their priorities on the economy, health care, immigration and foreign policy ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

3 weeks ago

State Sen. Frank Farry, a Republican who represents Pennsylvania's 6th Senate District in Bucks County, faces Democratic challenger Eileen Hartnett Albillar. (Campaign photos)
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Pa. election 2026: These state House and Senate races could change the balance of power in Harrisburg. Here’s what to know

Democrats are defending a slim House majority and trying to flip the Senate after decades of GOP control. The key contests stretch from Bucks to Lancaster and western Pa.

3 weeks ago

Donald Trump is walking by John Fetterman, who is standing up after Trump completed his State of the Union address in Feb. 2026.
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Trump urges Pa. Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties and become a Republican

“I'd love to see him as a Republican,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Saturday as he returned to Washington from a rally in Tennessee.

3 weeks ago

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Delaware
Elections
Government

Delaware election 2026: Progressives positioned to gain seats in November after ousting incumbent lawmakers

Delaware Working Family Party candidates defeated five incumbent state lawmakers, four in the House and one in the Senate.

3 weeks ago

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Delaware
Environment

Delaware bans toxic firefighting foam used for fuel fires

The firefighting foam used to extinguish fuel fires has contaminated drinking water supplies nationwide.

3 weeks ago

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New Jersey
Public Safety
Technology
Transportation

New Jersey’s e-bike law was changed to improve safety. It’s being criticized by riders, bicycle shops and advocacy groups

Critics complain that the new law is too restrictive and confusing, and unfairly classifies low-speed e-bikes together with more powerful ones.

3 weeks ago

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Delaware
Elections

Delaware election 2026: What to know about the state treasurer race between Ted Lauzen and Mike Ramone

Democrat Ted Lauzen and Republican Mike Ramone outline their priorities on the economy ahead of Delaware’s Nov. 3 general election.

3 weeks ago

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Delaware
Elections

Delaware election 2026: What to know about the U.S. Senate race between Chris Coons and Mike Katz

U.S. Sen. Chris Coons was first elected to the Senate in 2010. If Katz is elected, he would be the first Republican to hold the seat in about 25 years.

3 weeks 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.
Studio 2
Elections

Midterms 2026: Bob Harvie vs. Brian Fitzpatrick in PA-01

Democratic candidate Bob Harvie on his bid to unseat incumbent Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. Plus, a breakdown of Pennsylvania's most contentious congressional races.

Air Date: October 8, 2026

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Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Tariffs, taxes and other takeaways from Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity’s governor debate

Garrity accused Shapiro of driving the economy into the ground while Shapiro tried to paint his opponent as allegiant to the president.

4 weeks ago

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Elections
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pa. election 2026: Where Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stand on health care, abortion, trans rights and more

Pennsylvania’s governor will face a challenging health care environment next year as hundreds of thousands lose coverage.

4 weeks ago

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Elections
Government Accountability
Incarceration
New Jersey

As more voter-registration problems arise, New Jersey Gov. Sherrill announces new safeguards

As the governor announced new errors — some dating back a decade — reforms to the system will include a daily audit at the Motor Vehicle Commission.

4 weeks ago

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