
Elections
Biden, Democrats shatter fundraising record with $364.5 million in August
More than 50% of the month's haul, over $205 million, came from online small-dollar donations, and more than 1.5 million Americans contributed for the first time in August.
4 years ago
Biden: Trump ignores pandemic, stokes unrest, solves neither
Biden is calling the struggle to reopen U.S. schools amid the coronavirus a “national emergency” and accusing Trump of turning his back to instead stoke passions about unrest
4 years ago
Fox, C-SPAN, NBC moderators for upcoming Trump-Biden debates
Trump's team has tried to pressure the commission to move up the debates, citing increased use of early and absentee voting because of the coronavirus.
4 years ago
Pa. GOP advances election bill that would ban drop boxes, get mail-in ballots to voters earlier
The bill was championed by Republicans as an effort to ensure a secure election, and decried by Democrats as an attack on ballot access.
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Postal Service watchdog outlines ‘concerns’ surrounding election readiness
The internal watchdog said in a report on Tuesday that it found several potential problems in the way mail was being processed.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania high court takes over another election lawsuit
The Democratic Party’s lawsuit asks the court to order an extension of Pennsylvania's Election Day-deadline to count mailed-in ballots.
4 years ago
Pa. lawmakers urge Trump’s postmaster to return sorting machines
The partisan fight over postal service is casting a shadow over the coming presidential election, with millions in Pennsylvania expected to vote by mail amid the pandemic.
4 years ago
Comcast offers Wells Fargo Center as polling place for November election
The Wells Fargo Center, home to both the Flyers and 76ers, will be available to the city for election activities as it deems appropriate.
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Biden hits campaign trail, blames Trump for city violence
Joe Biden is forcefully condemning the violence at recent protests while also blaming President Donald Trump for fomenting the divide that’s sparking it.
4 years ago
Philly election meeting in far-flung warehouse criticized for hindering public input
Philadelphia’s city commissioners aren’t livestreaming in-person election meetings or publicizing minutes. Critics say that’s unacceptable.
4 years ago
Major Black, Jewish civil rights orgs teaming up for Philly voter outreach
The National Urban League and the Anti-Defamation League announced the partnership Mon. following a tense period for Black and Jewish communities.
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‘Stand up for democracy’: Philly to host poll worker recruitment drive
Philadelphia officials plan to spend Tuesday, Sept. 1 — National Poll Worker Recruitment Day — encouraging young people to work the polls in November.
4 years ago
Should Philly revamp its ‘beyond toothless’ police oversight commission? Your vote will decide
Critics have low expectations for the chronically underfunded watchdog group.
4 years ago
Postal chief DeJoy has long leveraged connections, dollars
How DeJoy was hired is among the questions Congress is trying to unravel as lawmakers scrutinize a series of USPS changes that have resulted in widespread mail delays.
4 years ago
Director of National Intelligence cancels verbal election security briefings
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff say they've been told Congress will no longer receive briefings on efforts to interfere in the election.
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