Democrats Take Control Of Montgomery County For First Time In A Century
Democrats took charge of Montgomery County's government for the first time in over a century Tuesday morning, and they have a lot of work to do.
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Democrats took charge of Montgomery County's government for the first time in over a century Tuesday morning, and they have a lot of work to do.
Top Republicans have been unable to agree on a new map of Pennsylvania's 18 congressional districts after weeks of private meetings and, with campaign season already under way, they acknowledge they are still working through differences over politics and geography.
Now that Carl Lewis is, in fact, out of a New Jersey state senate race in Burlington County, what are Democrats going to do? Party leaders are spending the weekend considering their options.
The loss of the U.S. AAA bond rating should be more than a wake-up call - it's an alarm. With a dow falling 634 points as a result of Standard & Poor's downgrade, there is no doubt about the serious impact on our economy. Combined with what is happening in Europe, responsive action is imperative.
As a legislative battle intensifies over making public workers in New Jersey pay sharply more for pension and health benefits, some Democrats are vowing to fight a provision deep inside the bill that limits access to out-of-state medical care.
With Governor Corbett calling for major cuts to public education in his proposed budget, a bi-partisan group of state Senators is backing legislation to relieve school districts of mandates, in order to help them cope.
The League of Conservation Voters does an annual scorecard but this is a special edition.
The issue of whether to impose a severance tax on companies looking to drill in Pennsylvania's Marcellus shale was front and center on Wednesday at a Pennsylvania House hearing in Montgomery County.
Along with an effort to sell off state liquor stores, a new attempt to establish a school voucher program is shaping up as one of the big issues for Pennsylvania lawmakers in the year ahead.
Newly elected congressmen Jon Runyan, Pat Meehan, and Mike Fitzpatrick are looking to put a stop to partisan politics in Washington.
The election of 2010 is now resolved but what's next?
President Obama made a quick stop in Philadelphia, today, to rally volunteers for a get-out-the-vote effort
The decision follows a hearing in which Republicans accused the Democrats of committing voter fraud and intimidating voters into applying for absentee ballots.
The latest verbal sparring in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race involves comments made by Republican candidate Tom Corbett in Delaware County on Thursday.
With 5 days left, some very troubling survey reports are creating a fright night scenario for people in office and those who want to serve.
President Barack Obama headlines a rally in Philadelphia on Sunday, hoping to re-ignite the type of Democratic enthusiasm that carried him to victory two years ago.
Here's what to know about the Philadelphia Eagles' free agents, 2026 NFL draft picks and more heading into the offseason.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Temperatures will plummet Thursday in the Philadelphia region with winds gusting as high as 30 mph from the northwest.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
The resolution in Haverford Township bars local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws.
Here's what to know about the Philadelphia Eagles' free agents, 2026 NFL draft picks and more heading into the offseason.
Temperatures will plummet Thursday in the Philadelphia region with winds gusting as high as 30 mph from the northwest.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
The resolution in Haverford Township bars local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
The resolution in Haverford Township bars local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws.
School District of Philadelphia officials are urging families to register their children for kindergarten and pre-K soon.
Enhanced security measures are being taken at Mount Moriah Cemetery after an alleged grave robber stole more than 100 sets of human remains.
An ambitious $150 million plan is underway to revitalize Broad Street in Center City.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Here's what to know about the Philadelphia Eagles' free agents, 2026 NFL draft picks and more heading into the offseason.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 133-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
The Eagles are looking for a new offensive coordinator to replace Kevin Patullo. Here's what to know about their search so far.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
Verizon released a statement after an outage impacted customers across the U.S. on Wednesday, with many phones going into "SOS" mode, meaning they were only able to place emergency calls. Jan Carabeo breaks down what happened and what the phone service company is saying.
The 5 suspects charged in a mass shooting in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry last year are due in court on Thursday. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
President Donald Trump will take part in a high-stakes meeting at the White House on Thursday with Maria Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner who has recently praised the administration's actions in Venezuela, including removing leader Nicolas Maduro. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Get ready for brutally cold weather as the temperature Thursday afternoon will be about 20 degrees colder than it was on Wednesday. And wind chills will make it feel even colder. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest on the blast of Arctic air arriving today.
If you want to see Bruno Mars perform at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 1 or Sept 2, 2026, tickets for his Philadelphia shows drop at 12 p.m.