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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Three steps to take now to fight back against Trump’s planned mass deportations

Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition director Jasmine Rivera outlines what the Biden administration — and individuals — can do to prevent or slow proposed mass deportations of immigrants under Trump.

Recount triggered in Pennsylvania Senate race as McCormick heads to D.C., Casey declines to concede

CBS News has not issued a projection in the race. Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt announced Wednesday afternoon that unofficial results in the race have triggered a statewide recount. That's because vote totals for McCormick and Casey ...

Pennsylvania Senate race heads to recount as McCormick leads Casey

The Pennsylvania Senate race is heading for a recount as Republican Dave McCormick continues to lead Sen. Bob Casey (R-Pa.) in what would be a crucial win for the GOP. Secretary of the

Pennsylvania Senate race heads to a recount

Republican Dave McCormick leads Democratic Sen. Bob Casey by about 28,000 votes, under the 0.5 percentage point threshold for an automatic recount under state law.

McCormick's lead over Casey shrinks; statewide recount still possible in race for Senate seat in Pa.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Ballot counting continues in Pennsylvania for the razor-thin Senate race between incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger Dave McCormick. The race remains too close to call by ABC News, though the Associated ...

College football connection: Becahi‘s Richardson makes history at one of the nation’s oldest programs

Richardson caught 9 passes for 131 yards and scored on receptions of 11, 37 and 30 yards in the Quakers’ wild 67-49 victory at Cornell. Richardson also caught three TDs last year against Princeton. The 67 points were the most scored by the Quakers since the inception of the Ivy League in 1956.

Casey vs McCormick: Where does the Pennsylvania US Senate race stand?

Republican David McCormick cut into Democratic Sen. Bob Casey's support in Philadelphia and its populous suburbs and built leads in the more GOP-leaning parts of the state, foreclosing the incumbent's pathway to victory when The Associated Press called the race Thursday.

The struggle between skill games and Pennsylvania’s gambling industry is a tale of David vs. Goliath | Opinion

The story of skill games and the casino and lottery industry is, quite literally, David vs. Goliath.

Who is Barron Trump? What to know about Donald Trump's youngest and tallest child

Here's what to know about Trump's youngest son Barron, who has reportedly been a key player in helping his dad secure a second presidential bid.

What is fracking, and what Trump’s win means for it in Pennsylvania

During the campaign, Donald Trump told Pennsylvania he’d open more fracking. What is it and why is it important?

Pennsylvania one of the few stops for My Chemical Romance fans

The Black Parade returns! Fans in Western Pennsylvania will need to travel if they want to catch the Pennsylvania concert.

US City Faces 21.5 Percent Transit Fare Hike as Service Cuts Loom

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) announced the news Tuesday in the face of severe financial shortfalls. Hikes to ticket prices could come sooner than the new year––under SEPTA's proposal, in addition to next year's fare ...

Ground Game in Pennsylvania Was No Match for Groundswell of Grievances

Democrats knocked on a lot more doors in Pennsylvania than Republicans did. It wasn’t enough to overcome a wave of support for Donald Trump.

Pennsylvania football rankings: Twin Valley back in the Class 4A list

Three of the four Berks teams remaining in the District 3 football playoffs are ranked in the statewide rankings, with Twin Valley rejoining the Class 4A group after a few weeks hiatus. Fresh off a 47-19 thumping of previously ranked Susquehanna Township ...

'MAGA In A Nutshell': Voter's Wild Explanation For Backing Trump Goes Viral

A Pennsylvania man’s reasoning behind his vote for Donald Trump has gone viral and left social media users aghast. The man’s quote was included in an article by The Philadelphia Inquirer that explored how the president-elect, buoyed by voters’ economic anxieties, won Pennsylvania despite being called a fascist.

Pennsylvania is one of America’s ‘most charitable states’

“Utah is the most charitable state, boasting the highest volunteer rate at 40.7% and the most volunteer hours per capita at 39.42 hours,” the study elaborates. “The state has a high population of religiously devout individuals, and these spiritual beliefs provide the foundation for Utah’s philanthropy.

Election 2024: Trump sweeps all 7 battleground states, CBS News projects

President-elect Donald Trump has won Arizona and its 11 electoral votes, CBS News projects, giving him a sweep of all seven battleground states. His Electoral College lead over Vice President Kamala Harris is now 312 to 226,

Dave Sunday discusses Election Day victory on This Week in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania saw a red wave on Election Day. Donald Trump won the state and the presidency, all three row offices went to Republicans, two Congressional seats flipped red, and many

Pennsylvania State Police announce charges against juvenile accused of stabbing mother

Pennsylvania State Police announced charges have been filed against a juvenile in Center Township. According to a statement Sunday, troopers were called to a home along Graceton Village Road in Center Township Saturday night for a reported domestic dispute.

Election 2024 live updates: Trump wins Arizona to complete stunning clean sweep of all swing states

Donald Trump has officially clinched Arizona, the final state to be called in the 2024 election, handing the Republican a clean sweep of all seven swing states. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The best way to help women? End the male loneliness epidemic

Boys are socialised from as young as four to reject deep connections in favour of performative masculinity. The result? A breeding ground for misogyny, hate and fascism. Helen Coffey investigates how

Police incident in York County ends with arrest

Pennsylvania State Police say there is an active police incident near East Berlin - close to the Adams, York County line. Police are in the area of Route 194 North, just north of East Berlin. State police did not release any further information. WGAL has a crew headed to the scene. Stay with us for updates.

Experience, better tech helped Pa. count mail ballots faster this year than in 2020

Workers still aren’t allowed to start processing ballots before Election Day, but changes in staffing and technology have helped them pick up the pace.

Trump’s historic victory leaves 2028 presidential field wide open for both parties

It’s going to be an incredibly unique and historic moment, both parties will have wide open fields,” said John Reinish, a New York-based Democratic strategist told The Post.

Democrats retain control of Pennsylvania House by just 1 seat

The Democrats will hold onto the majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, maintaining the slim margin the party had headed into Tuesday's election. With the reelection of Frank Burns, the incumbent Democrat from Cambria County, which is east ...

2024 Senate election results in Pennsylvania: Dave McCormick narrowly leads Bob Casey

NEW STORY: Republican Dave McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat, defeating Bob Casey Pennsylvania’s three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey remained in a fight for his political life Wednesday, narrowly trailing Republican challenger Dave ...

Fatal Pennsylvania shooting leaves 2 wounded, 3 dead, including suspect

Fatal shooting in Pennsylvania has left 2 people injured, claiming three lives that included a suspect. On Friday, November 8, 2024, a suspect, Ricky Shannon, 22, opened fire in a central Pennsylvania apartment which was followed by a 40-mile high-speed ...

Efforts to challenge Pennsylvania voters’ mail ballot applications fizzle

This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat’s free newsletters here. All of the more than 4,000 mail ballot ...

Pennsylvania Election Results: Swing State Where 71% Are Homeowners Votes Red

Pennsylvania's election results are in, with the swing state voting for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, according to projections from the Associated Press decision team. The battleground state's 19 Electoral College votes will go toward the Republican candidate in a closely contested race where housing policies were among the key issues debated by the campaigns.

How This Pennsylvania Billionaire Knew His State Was Voting For Trump

Mitch Morgan, whose Pennsylvania-based Morgan Properties is the 3rd-largest apartment owner in the U.S., spoke to Forbes about why he’s optimistic after Trump’s victory.

To win Pennsylvania, Donald Trump did exactly what he needed to in Philly: Improve slightly.

Trump captured about 20% of the vote citywide and increased his support in working-class communities across racial groups.

David McCormick to Win Pennsylvania Senate Race, AP Projects

Forecasters believed both candidates had roughly equal chances of winning. The Cook Political Report classified Pennsylvania's Senate race as a toss-up, a decision made in the weeks before Election Day. Casey was viewed as a slight favorite through mid-October.

Why AP called the Pennsylvania Senate race for Dave McCormick

McCormick was winning outright in every region of the state — from the Poconos and one-time coal towns to the central areas around Penn State University to Western Pennsylvania. He lost Philadelphia and its suburbs, but cut down the margins. In Bucks ...

Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in Pennsylvania, multiple other states

Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.