
Politics & Policy
Harris becomes first Black woman, South Asian elected VP
The 56-year-old California senator represents the multiculturalism that defines America but is largely absent from Washington's power centers.
5 years ago
Biden wins presidency with key victory in Pennsylvania
It’s a historic win for Biden, who was born in Pa. and lives in Delaware. After four years of Donald Trump, Democrats take back the White House.
5 years ago
Fifty-seven counties have reported nearly 105,000 provisionals awaiting processing in response to WITF’s inquiry.
5 years ago
Senate control likely decided by fate of 2 Georgia runoff races
Senate Democrats gained one new seat so far, but they would need two more plus the White House to take the majority. Two runoff races in Georgia give them a very narrow path.
5 years ago
White House Chief Of Staff Mark Meadows tests positive for the coronavirus
Meadows, never far from the president's side, traveled extensively with the president in the homestretch of his campaign, and was with Trump and his family on election night.
5 years ago
Suspended animation: Count drags on as Biden nears victory
The U.S. presidential race is hovering in suspended animation as the long, exacting work of counting votes brings Democrat Joe Biden closer to victory over President Trump.
5 years ago
Trump’s attacks on mail-in ballots rankle some military vets
In his dizzying effort to sow doubt about the integrity of the vote, Trump has been all over the map on mail-in voting.
5 years ago
As legal challenges fizzle, Pa. GOP reaffirms it will not seek to override popular vote
Trump’s attempts to use the Pa. courts to disrupt vote-counting appear increasingly inconsequential as Biden’s lead in the state grows.
5 years ago
‘We’re gonna keep counting’: Philly election officials persist as mayor calls for Trump to concede
City election officials are closing in on the finish line, with less than 15k regular mail ballots left as of midday Friday.
5 years ago
Philly voters approve ballot questions on police oversight panel, stop-and-frisk
The questions were among four on the ballot in Philadelphia. Also approved: a city victim advocate office and a $134M bond issue.
5 years ago
Murphy announces appointments to N.J. marijuana regulatory body
The commission will focus on ensuring that the state’s new recreational marijuana industry helps communities of color most harmed by drug laws.
5 years ago
Democrat Shapiro reelected as Pennsylvania attorney general
Democrat Josh Shapiro also has won a second term as the state's attorney general.
5 years ago
Philadelphia courts pauses most evictions until end of the year
Landlord groups say the hold on evictions is tantamount to stealing from property owners.
5 years ago
‘Philly showed up’: Best tweets from the city’s ongoing 2020 election party
Philadelphia Twitter has risen to the challenge of commemorating this important historic moment.
5 years ago
Party-flipper Van Drew beats political newcomer Kennedy in close South Jersey race
The Associated Press called the close race for Republican Van Drew on Friday. He was the incumbent, though he first won the seat in 2018 as a Democrat.
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