- billypenn.com Rare ‘flex’ puts off SEPTA crisis, annoys Republicans
Billy Penn delves into the backstory to Gov. Shapiro’s surprise budget move, and what it will mean in 2025 and beyond.
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Salt water creeping up Delaware River in worrying sign for big fresh water source | Source of Philadelphia’s drinking water sees salt line pushed closer to city by drought and sea level rise
www.theguardian.com Salt water creeping up Delaware River in worrying sign for big fresh water sourceSource of Philadelphia’s drinking water sees salt line pushed closer to city by drought and sea level rise
- www.inquirer.com Gov. Shapiro secures $153 million for SEPTA, averting fare hike planned for 2025
Gov. Shapiro announced cash infusion on Friday. A 7.5% fare increase for all SEPTA riders will still go into effect on Dec. 1.
- www.inquirer.com The Pa. Supreme Court rejected Philly’s latest attempt to pass its own gun laws
In a unanimous decision, the high court ruled that the city’s arguments had fallen “woefully short” of the standard needed for a legal victory.
- www.inquirer.com Bucks County board chair says comment about violating election law has been misinterpreted
Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia apologized for the "upset and confusion" caused by her comments last week about her reasoning for wanting to ballots deemed deficient by the court.
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Senate race is close in Pa., provisional ballots may make the difference. Does yours need to be ‘fixed?’
whyy.org Election officials push voters to ‘fix’ provisional ballots for close Pa. Senate raceAs the race for U.S. Senate remains close in Pa., many eyes are on provisional ballots which may tip the balance. Some, however, may not be counted without action.
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How did Pa. Dems keep the state House during a red wave? Meet Frank Burns.
www.spotlightpa.org Meet the PA Democrat winning in Trump countryA moderate PA House Democrat, Burns has carved a political niche in Trump-supporting Cambria County. Now, Dems can’t do without him.
- www.politicspa.com Casey Urges Patience in Vote-Counting For PA U.S. Senate Race As McCormick Returns to Connecticut
Republican watches daughter's soccer match before returning to Commonwealth
- www.inquirer.com Chester County man kills friend during argument over video game, DA’s Office says
Holden Hoffsis was charged with first-degree murder and related offenses in the death of Daniel Gray.
- www.inquirer.com Democrats win Pennsylvania state House with slim majority
Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump is beginning to assemble his White House staff and choose Cabinet officials.
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Poll workers vehicles torched and vandalized after Democratic event
www.northcentralpa.com Vehicles vandalized, set on fire overnight in Pajama Factory parking lotWilliamsport, Pa. — Acts of vandalism and arson damaged multiple vehicles parked at the Pajama Factory in Williamsport overnight.
- www.inquirer.com Undated mail ballots won’t be counted in next week’s election, Pa. Supreme Court rules
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court made it clear it will not rule on undated ballots before voters go to the polls for Election Day next week.
- www.politicspa.com Congressional Vulnerability Rankings – Election Day 2024
Since our last analysis in September, we’ve seen enough movement to make one change
- www.inquirer.com Donald Trump repeats false claims about Lancaster County and immigration at senior roundtable in Delaware County
Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Delaware County with just seven days before the Nov. 5 election.
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A Delco committeeperson was detained for allegedly attempting to influence voters amid confusion over mail ballots. Here’s what to know.
www.inquirer.com A Delco committeeperson was detained for allegedly attempting to influence voters amid confusion over mail ballots. Here’s what to know.The deadline to request a mail ballot in Pennsylvania, whether on-demand or mailed to a voters home, is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
- www.rollingstone.com These Pennsylvania Election Officials Are Pro-Trump Conspiracists
In battleground Pennsylvania, dozens of election officials are pro-Trump election deniers, ready to cause chaos.
- www.inquirer.com Crozer Health may be placed into state control, an unprecedented move after years of financial turmoil
The move to put a hospital system into receivership is unprecedented in Pennsylvania, experts say.
- www.inquirer.com Federal authorities say fake video of Bucks County election workers was manufactured by Russians
Federal authorities said Friday that a false video circulating in Bucks County showing an election worker tearing up ballots was manufactured and spread by Russian actors.
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Pennsylvania county halts hundreds of potentially fraudulent voter registration forms
This is probably happening in every county in PA. Everyone involved should be in jail.
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Want to vote by mail in Pennsylvania? The last day to request a ballot is this Tuesday (Oct 29)!
www.pa.gov Mail-in and Absentee Ballot | Voting & Election Information | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania<p>Voting by mail-in or absentee ballot is safe, secure, and easy.</p>