Pennsylvania
Stefan Roots declares victory over Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland in Chester primary
The race had not officially been called as of Tuesday night.
1 year ago
Democrat Heather Boyd defeats Republican Katie Ford in Delco special election
With a crucial win in Pennsylvania’s 163rd state House district, Democrats retain control over the chamber.
1 year ago
Democrat McCaffery, Republican Carluccio win primaries for Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat
Democrat Dan McCaffery and Republican Carolyn Carluccio have won their parties’ primaries for a vacant seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
1 year ago
Races for 4 court seats, including 1 on Supreme Court, lead statewide Pennsylvania primary ballots
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.
1 year ago
Election 2023 updates: Parker makes history; some Philly races too close to call
1 year ago
Pennsylvania 2023 primary election results
See full results and maps from Pennsylvania's 2023 primary election, including statewide judicial races and Philly's closely watched mayoral race.
1 year ago
Biden is just ‘pop’ at granddaughter Maisy Biden’s graduation from the University of Pennsylvania
Joe Biden took a break from being president on Monday to focus on just being “pop” at his granddaughter Maisy Biden's graduation from the University of Pennsylvania.
1 year ago
Big money is flowing in Chester’s tight mayoral race
Incumbent Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland’s campaign has received a substantial financial boost from the manager of a charter school — as well as Philly’s top Democrat.
1 year ago
Pa. primary election 2023: When to expect results, how vote counting will work, and more
Pennsylvania county election officials expect to have results on election night. But the vote counting system remains cumbersome despite new improvements.
1 year ago
How EPA’s proposed power plant rules could impact Pennsylvania
The proposal comes as the dangerous impacts of human-caused climate change become increasingly clear.
1 year ago
Race to watch: Heather Boyd and Katie Ford duel for pivotal Delco state House seat
All eyes are on a race between Democrat Heather Boyd and Republican Katie Ford in Pennsylvania’s 163rd state House district.
1 year ago
Listen 3:40Why We Lie, Pa. Judicial Elections, Trivia Thursday
Why do people lie? Wharton professor Maurice Schweitzer weighs in on the thrill some people get from not telling the truth. Plus, trivia and things to do.
Air Date: May 11, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 45:309 railcars from Norfolk Southern train derail in Pennsylvania, no hazardous chemicals on board
The rail company said in a statement that the derailment happened late Wednesday outside of New Castle, Pa.
1 year ago
Pennsylvania GOP puts clout back on line in primary after losing ’22 Senate, governor races
In 2022, riven by loyalties to candidates, party committee members stepped aside without endorsing in a nine-person field for governor and seven-person field for U.S. Senate.
1 year ago
Norfolk Southern creates fund for homeowners near Ohio derailment to compensate for decline in value
CEO Alan Shaw said the company was “undertaking these efforts and expenses without any judicial or investigatory finding of fault.”
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