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U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick defeats anti-abortion activist in Republican primary
The last Republican House member representing Philadelphia’s suburbs will face off against Democrat Ashley Ehasz in the general election.
17 mins ago
Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey edges Chicago’s Coby White, wins NBA’s Most Improved Player award
Voters thought the jump he made from his third year to his fourth was even more impressive.
57 mins ago
Some voters are failing to complete the year on Pa.’s newly redesigned mail ballot envelopes
Some counties are rejecting primary mail ballots that are missing the last two digits of the year, despite the Department of State’s advice to count them.
1 hour ago
NBA says Tyrese Maxey was fouled — twice — before turnover that led to Knicks’ go-ahead shot
The league says Jalen Brunson grabbed Maxey's jersey to prevent him from cleanly catching a pass before Josh Hart made lower body contact.
2 hours ago
Eagles’ Isaiah Rodgers reinstated by NFL after yearlong gambling suspension
The Eagles signed Rodgers in August 2023, two months after the Indianapolis Colts waived him.
2 hours ago
Goaltender Ivan Fedotov signs a two-year, $6.5M deal with the Flyers after long journey to the NHL
The deal comes less than a month after he joined the team and nine years after his complicated and secretive journey to the NHL began.
3 hours ago
The kids are alright: At a Philly polling place, teens are running the show
At Lincoln High School, voters are greeted by juniors and seniors, as well as recent graduates.
3 hours ago
U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs
The FTC has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from leaving their companies for competitors, or starting competing business of their own.
4 hours ago
Justice Department pays $138 million over FBI failures in Larry Nassar case
In 2021, USA Gymnastics agreed to pay hundreds of the female survivors $380 million to settle their claims.
4 hours ago
What to know in the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump
The core issue being debated before the Supreme Court boils down to whether a former president is immune from prosecution for actions taken while in office.
7 hours ago
The states to watch on the 2024 electoral map
The toss up states are expected to be close, within just a few points, in either candidate's direction.
7 hours ago
Man charged with hate crime for vandalizing Islamic center at Rutgers, prosecutors say
The incident came a few weeks after the state attorney general's office had reported a recent spike in bias incidents in New Jersey.
11 hours ago
Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pa.’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest
Democrats currently hold a Senate majority by the narrowest of margins. A Casey loss could guarantee Republican control of the Senate.
13 hours ago
Delaware health officials celebrate bright spots in recent drug overdose data
Statistics released earlier this month reveal a slight decrease in overdose deaths for the first time in 10 years.
15 hours ago
5 ways to make your Philly-area home greener
Worried about your carbon footprint, but not sure where to start? Turns out there’s plenty you can do at home.
16 hours ago
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