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House Democrats dissect what went wrong and how to rebound from losses
House Dems are on track to begin 2021 with the slimmest majority in decades, now members on the progressive left and party moderates must decide whose policies should govern.
6 hours ago
Elation, frustration: For women, Kamala Harris’ win is a big step, but long overdue
Some women tell NPR the election of the U.S.'s first female, and first woman of color is a move in the right direction. Others say it's a reminder of how much work lies ahead.
8 hours ago
As partial shutdown looms, one Latin-American business owner is prepared to weather the storm
Mayor Kenney is expected to announce a partial shutdown, pausing indoor dining. One business owner is confident her Latin-American restaurant will survive the winter.
9 hours ago
Trump putting democracy to the test after his loss to Biden
The U.S. has long promoted the conceit that it is the world’s beacon of democracy. Now, the most essential tool of democracy, the vote, is under attack.
10 hours ago
Eagles lose 27-17 to Giants, still lead NFL’s worst division
Carson Wentz and the rest of Philadelphia’s offense were out of sync following a bye. They were 0 for 9 on third downs.
11 hours ago
Philly COVID cases surge past spring peak, rate of positives worse than other big U.S. cities
As positivity spikes, hospitalizations grow and mask-wearing drops, Philadelphia is enacting new restrictions to send a message.
12 hours ago
North Philly turkey giveaway needed ‘now more than ever’ as pandemic rages on
Sharing Love Home Care hosted its 4th annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway near Kensington on Sunday amid the exploding coronavirus pandemic.
12 hours ago
Judge: DHS head didn’t have authority to suspend DACA
About 650,000 people are part of DACA, which allows young immigrants who were brought to the country as children to legally work and shields them from deportation.
14 hours ago
Ceramic shop opens on Baltimore Avenue with hopes to inspire more Black clay artists
Philly native Stefani Threet wants to show young folks that "that careers exist outside the box of basic jobs."
15 hours ago
Trump seems to acknowledge Biden win, but he won’t concede
More than a week after Election Day, Trump has neither called Biden nor made a formal concession, and White House officials have insisted they are preparing for a second term.
16 hours ago
N.J. weed bill on hold as social justice advocates push for ‘justice’
All that was left was to set up the marketplace for recreational marijuana. Many say they were dismayed by lawmakers’ first try at enabling legislation.
18 hours ago
Violent clashes in DC after Trump backers’ election protest
A broad coalition of top government and industry officials declared that the election was “the most secure in American history,” repudiating Trump's efforts to undermine it.
19 hours ago
DelDOT preps drivers for massive overhaul of I-95 through Wilmington
Construction crews are in the final months of prep work on a project that will drastically affect traffic on I-95 through the city of Wilmington for the next two years.
20 hours ago
Celebrating Philly theater artists’ advocacy in a year of pandemic-limited performance
There was not enough theater in 2020 to hold an awards ceremony, so Theatre Philadelphia will instead recognize its activists.
22 hours ago
Progressives look to make early mark on Biden White House
For now, much of the lobbying centers on who Biden should — or should not — appoint to key posts as he builds out the administration that will take office in January.
1 day ago
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