Kevin McCarthy wins speaker race after 4 days and 15 rounds of voting
He won after a surprising loss in the 14th round of voting.
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He won after a surprising loss in the 14th round of voting.
The ballots were mostly thrown out because they were not placed in the outer security envelopes, or lacked proper signatures or dates. The issue mostly affected Democratic voters.
Sen. Casey revealed the news Thursday morning.
Al Schmidt will be nominated to be Pennsylvania Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro's secretary of state, the campaign said Thursday, setting him up to oversee what is expected to be a hard-fought 2024 election in the critical presidential battleground.
As the stalemate continued, the House voted to adjourn until noon Thursday.
On Tuesday, some Republicans joined all Democrats in electing a new speaker of the House: Mark Rozzi (D-Berks County).
Federal investigators have made little progress in solving the two-year-old mystery, quintupling the previous reward of $100,000.
It's only the eighth time in history a speaker hasn't been chosen after three rounds.
Legal experts foresee years of court battles over access to the pills, as abortion-rights proponents bring test cases to challenge state restrictions.
Rozzi overcame the rival candidacy of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar, R-Somerset.
Just like Congress, Pennsylvania lawmakers will be back at the state Capitol in Harrisburg Tuesday for the start of a new session.
Fix Harrisburg is a joint venture between Fair Districts PA and the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania.
Before new members take their oaths of office, the House must elect a new speaker.
The documents contain details that were not previously public, such as loans he gave to his children, income from book royalties and Melania's modeling, and how much of his presidential salary was given to charity.
President Joe Biden pardoned six individuals Friday who had already completed sentences for their offenses, including drug-related crimes and second-degree murder, and had become active in their communities following their release.
St. Francis of Assisi school reopened to students on Tuesday, rebuilt after a massive fire gutted a building for pre-K through third-grade students.
A female resident student reported she was raped in a Villanova residence hall on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 29, according to police.
The Montgomery County school had just 43 players and opened the season with a 53-0 loss.
The potential for severe storms, humid air and hot temperatures returns to the Philadelphia region on Tuesday.
Agostino Abbatiello, 24, has been held in the Centre County Prison since he surrendered to authorities last month.
St. Francis of Assisi school reopened to students on Tuesday, rebuilt after a massive fire gutted a building for pre-K through third-grade students.
A female resident student reported she was raped in a Villanova residence hall on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 29, according to police.
The Montgomery County school had just 43 players and opened the season with a 53-0 loss.
Montgomery County moved its September 11 memorial from Eagleville to Norristown, Pennsylvania.
The potential for severe storms, humid air and hot temperatures returns to the Philadelphia region on Tuesday.
The potential for severe storms, humid air and hot temperatures returns to the Philadelphia region on Tuesday.
A friend of Tyasiah West said she lit up any room she walked into. She was among the two people who died in a mass shooting in Trenton.
An anonymous celebrity with Philly ties reimbursed a mom and carjacking victim who was charged hundreds of dollars in towing fees.
Part of an apartment building in Gloucester County, New Jersey, collapsed early Monday after a massive fire, displacing a dozen residents.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
The potential for severe storms, humid air and hot temperatures returns to the Philadelphia region on Tuesday.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
The Montgomery County school had just 43 players and opened the season with a 53-0 loss.
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad, according to a report.
Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru landed on the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad one day after being waived on cutdown day.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The Catholic school in Springfield, Delaware County held a ribbon cutting and the building received a blessing from Archbishop Nelson Perez. Chilekasi Adele reports.
Police say the driver of a gray SUV ran into a pedestrian on Admiral Wilson Boulevard near Flanders Avenue in Merchantville on Tuesday morning.
If you're still concerned about eating lettuce because of cyclosporiasis, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says products linked to the outbreak are no longer on store shelves.
Harriton High School in Lower Merion Township is suspending its varsity football season after low participation.
Police in Bucks County warn pranksters against viral door-kicking challenge.
