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Born to wealth and status, du Pont broke with family tradition in the 1960s, forgoing a comfortable career with his family’s chemical company for a life in politics.

While a court declared Pennsylvania's previous congressional map was drawn to benefit Republicans, the current legislative maps have not faced the same level of scrutiny.

Voters registering online have until 11:59 p.m. Monday to complete registration, but county voter registration offices need paper forms by close of business.

Biden’s visit to 30th Street Station centered on his proposal to invest heavily in building new infrastructure and developing green technology.

Biden made the pitch for a larger federal role, framed new programs aiding kids as essential for the middle class, and marked history in the House chamber with two top women.

Three South Jersey utilities want to raise rates to pay for infrastructure upgrades. Local officials are urging the state regulators to block the move during the pandemic.

A group of Pennsylvania Democrats is asking a state court to make preparations to take over congressional map-making duties.

State officials say propping up the facilities is critical to meeting N.J.’s clean energy goals and that, if they close, fossil fuel plants may rise up to fill the void.

On Wednesday night, President Biden will propose a plan for billions of dollars of new spending for childcare, education and paid leave.

Pennsylvania will lose one of its seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Census Bureau has confirmed.

Biden acted swiftly once in office, particularly in regards to COVID. But there are still areas in progress and goals that haven't been achieved.

A decades-long movement to reshape the American political map took a further step Thursday as the House approved a bill to make the nation's capital the 51st state.

Election officials were impressed by 10 state House oversight hearings, but it's still unclear if lawmakers will embrace their recommendations.

Kenney’s plan includes $62 million over five years to expand mechanical street sweeping in certain neighborhoods.

A bipartisan group wants to give Delaware River Basin a higher national priority.