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New Jersey

Gloucester Township residents vote against proposed sewer sale

Gloucester Township voters bucked the growing trend of water and sewer sales to investor-owned utilities.

2 years ago

Former President Trump speaks during a rally in Richmond, Va., on March 2, 2024.
Economy
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Here’s what Trump 2.0 means for the economy, from tariffs to mass deportations

Trump has promised to cut taxes and government regulations, slap tariffs on imports and order large deportations of immigrants. Here's how that could impact the economy.

2 years ago

Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2024, at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md., Feb. 22, 2024.
Elections
Pennsylvania

3 Pa. congressional races still uncalled as Republicans fight to keep slim House majority

Elsewhere in Pennsylvania, 14 other incumbents were reelected.

2 years ago

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump stands with former first lady Melania Trump at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Philadelphia area divided after Trump, GOP win

Donald J. Trump will be the 47th president of the United States, winning decisively against Vice President Harris and appearing poised to sweep the battleground states.

Air Date: November 6, 2024 12:00 pm

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Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump holds hands with former first lady Melania Trump after speaking to supporters at the Palm Beach County Convention Center during an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Elections
National

Donald Trump’s transition starts now. Here’s how it will work

The president-elect now has a 75-day transition period to build out his team before Inauguration Day arrives on Jan. 20. Here's what to expect.

2 years ago

Bonnie Watson Coleman
Elections
New Jersey

Democrat Bonnie Watson Coleman wins reelection in N.J.’s 12th Congressional District

Watson Coleman became the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress in 2014.

2 years ago

A headshot of Chris Smith
Elections
New Jersey
Politics

Republican incumbent Chris Smith wins reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Matt Jenkins in N.J.’s 4th Congressional District

Smith said he was seeking reelection to address concerns over the U.S. border and to fight inflation, crime and threats to parental rights.

2 years ago

Herb Conaway
Elections
Government
New Jersey

Conaway defeats Mohan in race to represent New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District

The long-time assemblyman will succeed Senator-elect Andy Kim in Congress.

2 years ago

Rep. Tom Kean Jr.
Elections
New Jersey
Politics

Republican Tom Kean Jr. is reelected in N.J.’s 7th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Sue Altman in tight race

The New Jersey contest was billed as one of the U.S.’ most competitive races.

2 years ago

Sen. Bob Casey and David McCormick
Elections
Pennsylvania

Casey still ‘confident’ despite trailing in Pa. Senate race

The race for the coveted Senate seat remains undecided.

2 years ago

The U.S. Capitol in Washington
Elections
National

Republicans take U.S. Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump

Vote counting in some races could go on for days, and control of the House is too early to call.

2 years ago

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally at PPG Paints Arena, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Elections
National

Election takeaways: Trump’s decisive victory in a deeply divided nation

With votes still being counted, he could become the first Republican in two decades to win the popular vote.

2 years ago

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump points to the crowd at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Elections
National

Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed

Trump's agenda would scale back federal government efforts on civil rights and expand presidential powers. Here's a look at what he has proposed.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Republican incumbent Tim DeFoor secures second term as Pa. auditor general

Tim DeFoor will return to Harrisburg for a second term.

2 years ago

Stacy Garrity
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Republican Stacy Garrity scores second term as Pa. treasurer, defeats Democratic challenger Erin McClelland

The Republican incumbent defeated Democratic challenger Erin McClelland to earn a second term in Harrisburg.

2 years ago

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