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Matt Gaetz once faced a sex trafficking investigation by the Justice Department he could now lead
Trump’s attorney general is expected to oversee radical changes to the Justice Department, which has been the target of the president-elect's ire.
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Republicans win 218 U.S. House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government
With the thin majority, a highly functioning House is far from guaranteed.
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Nov. 14–18: The Philadelphia Art Museum’s annual craft show, the Manayunk Tree Lighting and a wine festival are among weekend highlights.
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Listen 4:38What to know about climate change and drought in the Philly region
While climate change did not cause the current drought, scientists say it could be making it worse.
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Xfinity Live! getting $15 million in upgrades to expand plaza, outdoor backyard area
Cordish Companies and Comcast Spectacor unveiled concepts showcasing additions to its plaza and outdoor area.
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The offices are opening up in January because Sen. Sarah McBride is going to Congress, and Sen. Kyle Evans Gay will become lieutenant governor.
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Arts and culture leaders to gather at first-ever Cultural Dynamics Summit at Drexel University
The day-long event, hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, will explore the intersections of culture and politics in the city.
13 hours ago
SEPTA, community benefits agreement threaten future of the Sixers’ arena proposal
Both sticking points boil down to funding. And it’s unclear if the Sixers are willing to spend more to make the Center City arena a reality.
13 hours ago
NJ American Water customers under a mandatory water conservation order
The notice comes after the state declared a drought warning Wednesday as the region faces record-low rainfall, leading to the driest conditions in the past 120 years.
14 hours ago
Krasner argued that the over 1 million people who registered were “scammed for their information.” Musk’s lawyers, defending the effort, called it “core political speech."
14 hours ago
Prosecutors say some erroneous evidence was given jurors at ex-Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial
Federal prosecutors insisted it should have no effect on the Democrat’s conviction.
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Pennsylvania Senate contest headed toward a recount, and possibly litigation
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said vote totals fall within the one-half of 1% margin.
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Penn Museum discovers another set of human remains from the MOVE bombing
An ongoing inventory uncovered more unaccounted remains believed to be those of 12-year-old Delisha Africa.
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Bucks County Sewer and Water Authority invests $17M in sewer upgrades
The improvements will increase wastewater treatment capacity in Upper Dublin Township and Ambler Borough.
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SS United States takes short trip Thursday; big trip out of Philly delayed
The ocean liner will be shifted from one pier to another, with accompanying activities. Here’s where you can see it leave.
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