Elections

In the weeks before the primary, the local contest was hot political news.

There’s nothing like a toothache to take you out of your own celebration.

The suburban Philadelphia township is one of the many Pennsylvania communities battling the privatization of public water and sewer systems.

With relatively low turnout, the crowded mayoral election turned into a contest of who could bring out the most voters.

One day after the primaries, what do we know about the outcome of the election, voter turnout and the issues at stake? Plus, red knits return to the Delaware Bay beaches.

Winder, Makhija, DiBello, and Ferry will proceed to the November general election, running for two seats and the control of the three-seat board of commissioners.

Here's a look at some of the scenes that unfolded on Election Day, in photos.

Democrat Ed Brown will face off against Republican Brian Burke in the general election in November.

The race had not officially been called as of Tuesday night.

The former City Council member is on track to become first Black woman elected to office.

With a crucial win in Pennsylvania’s 163rd state House district, Democrats retain control over the chamber.

Democrat Dan McCaffery and Republican Carolyn Carluccio have won their parties’ primaries for a vacant seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Democrats currently hold a 4-2 majority on the state's highest court, which is playing a prominent role in disputes over voting rights, abortion rights, and gun rights.

Cell phones interrupted two Philadelphia Orchestra concerts recently. We're talking about cell phone manners. And, a conversation with Fresh Air's new co-host, Tonya Mosley.

Five mayoral frontrunners — including former council members, former city officials and a grocery store franchiser — have sought to differentiate themselves in a tight race.