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Republican Dave McCormick is closing in on U.S. Sen. Bob Casey’s lead in Pennsylvania, according to a new poll

Both campaigns have said they expect the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to be decided by a razor-thin margin.

Sean Collins Walsh

Latest Headlines

Harris has a narrow lead over Trump in what’s shaping up to be the closest presidential contest in Pa. history
Pa. voters overwhelmingly support increasing the state’s minimum wage, which falls far below surrounding states
Takeaways from the first debate between Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and GOP challenger Dave McCormick

The Eagles are ‘humble and hungry’ coming out of the bye week. Can it lead to improvement?

The 2-2 Eagles used the bye week to come to terms with their shortcomings. Now, they must prove that they’re capable of putting those insights into action.

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Eagles vs. Browns predictions: Our writers make their picks for a pivotal Week 6 clash

Things To Do for the Holidays

Spooky (not scary) Halloween events for kids and families in the Philly region

Dozens of family-friendly Halloween events are popping up all over Philadelphia. Here's a guide to the best ones.

Weekend Reads

Catch up on some recent Inquirer journalism this weekend.

Bucks County, the last purple part of Philly’s suburbs, could swing the race for Trump or Harris — and they know it

Bucks County, the only purple Philly collar county, will play a key role in the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Both campaigns are fighting for swing voters.

JD Vance arrives with his wife, Usha Vance, to speak to supporters during a rally at the Newtown Athletic Club on Sept. 28.

JD Vance arrives with his wife, Usha Vance, to speak to supporters during a rally at the Newtown Athletic Club on Sept. 28.

Bucks County, the last purple part of Philly’s suburbs, could swing the race for Trump or Harris — and they know it

Bucks County, the only purple Philly collar county, will play a key role in the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Both campaigns are fighting for swing voters.

Crime & Justice

Philly had 10 homicides in September, the lowest monthly total in nearly a decade

Chris Palmer and Dylan Purcell

Philadelphia police officers at a crime scene in August.

Philly judge ejected from the bench after refusing to stop making ‘political’ Facebook posts

Ryan W. Briggs and Samantha Melamed

Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Mark Cohen was suspended without pay for the rest of his term for defying a judicial conduct court's ruling to stop making political Facebook posts.

Phillies fans are out of hope. Some are also out thousands of dollars as they await postseason ticket refunds.

Some Phillies season-ticket holders said the postseason ticket refund process is adding to their frustration after the Phillies' loss to the Mets in the NLDS. The Phillies said fans can request refunds through an online form or by emailing or calling the ticket office, shown here in an October 2022 file photo.

This week in Philly history: Edgar Allan Poe dies under mysterious circumstances

A headstone at Edgar Allan Poe's original gravesite at Westminster Presbyterian Church and Cemetery in Baltimore, where he died in 1849.

The Eagles offense should be able to get the run game going on Sunday as Cleveland has given up the second-most rushing plays over 10 yards this season.

Eagles-Browns: Myles Garrett trouble; Jalen Hurts against the blitz; and other matchups to watch

A matchup against the lowly Browns could be just what the doctor ordered for Jalen Hurts.

Eagles vs. Browns predictions: Our writers make their picks for a pivotal Week 6 clash

Jeff McLane, Jeff Neiburg, Olivia Reiner, and EJ Smith

A.J. Brown says he's 100% ready to return after missing three games with a hamstring injury.

The simplest fix to the Eagles offense could be having A.J. Brown and reinforcements back

Running back Saquon Barkley carries the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the Eagles' Week 4 loss.

Kevin Stefanski compares Saquon Barkley to an all-time great as the Browns prepare for the Eagles offense

The Eagles offense should be able to get the run game going on Sunday as Cleveland has given up the second-most rushing plays over 10 yards this season.

Eagles-Browns: Myles Garrett trouble; Jalen Hurts against the blitz; and other matchups to watch

A matchup against the lowly Browns could be just what the doctor ordered for Jalen Hurts.

Eagles vs. Browns predictions: Our writers make their picks for a pivotal Week 6 clash

Jeff McLane, Jeff Neiburg, Olivia Reiner, and EJ Smith

A.J. Brown says he's 100% ready to return after missing three games with a hamstring injury.

The simplest fix to the Eagles offense could be having A.J. Brown and reinforcements back

Running back Saquon Barkley carries the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the Eagles' Week 4 loss.

Kevin Stefanski compares Saquon Barkley to an all-time great as the Browns prepare for the Eagles offense

Jackie Kelly, a Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School alumni from the Class of 1982, cheers next to Anna Brown, Class of 1976, after dipping into the Swann Memorial Fountain at Logan Square in Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Alumnae from the school reunited to honor the legacy and tradition of dipping into the fountain after the last day of school.

Hallahan alumnae return ‘home’ for a final fountain jump

Years after the Center City school's closure, Hallahan alumnae returned for a celebratory dip in the Logan Circle fountain.

Aboard the SS United States at Pier 82 in Philadelphia, SS United States Conservancy president Susan L. Gibbs (seated on left) and Paul Mixon, chairman of Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners (seated on right) sign papers transferring ownership of the SS United States to Okaloosa County, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The signing ceremony memorialized an agreement that will result in the SS United States’ conversion into an artificial reef with a land-based museum commemorating and celebrating the history of the storied ocean liner.

Philadelphia News

The SS United States’ stewards bid farewell to the Philly ship destined for Florida: ‘Bon voyage, you grand lady’

Justin Timberlake performing earlier this year. His Forget Tomorrow World Tour with his band the Tennessee Kids played the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia on Friday night.

Has the tour been ruined? Justin Timberlake’s ‘Forget Tomorrow’ comes to the Wells Fargo Center

Local businesses are reflected in a storefront window in Media, Pa., on March 6, 2021.

Pennsylvania Politics

Delco GOP says protesters cornered its volunteers at Trump office: ‘It was total intimidation’

Katie Bernard and Vinny Vella

A nurse is in critical condition following a hit-and-run outside Penn Presbyterian Hospital. Two other nurses were also injured.

Three nurses were injured in a hit-and-run as they tried to help a shooting victim outside a Philly hospital, police say

Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway played 175 of his 540 NHL games for the Calgary Flames.

Flyers’ road trip brings them to a familiar stomping ground in Canada

After a Friday night shootout win over Vancouver, the Flyers boarded a flight to Calgary, Alberta, a place where some started their pro career.

Sam Ersson made 24 saves on 26 shots in a season-opening win at Vancouver.

Flyers-Canucks takeaways: The kids were all right and Sam Ersson was better in a season-opening win

Phillies shortstop Trea Turner reached base five times with no extra base hits, no RBIs, and two runs in the NLDS vs. the Mets.

A few hard truths about the Phillies before we blow them up this offseason

David Murphy | Columnist

Paul George drives to the basket past Timberwolves center Naz Reid on Oct. 11.

Paul George dominates preseason debut, shows he can be offensive spark Sixers need

The St. Joe's field hockey team celebrates after a game earlier this season.

St. Joseph's Hawks

St. Joseph’s field hockey is riding its experience to a record-setting season — and a showdown with Virginia

Mia Messina

2024 Election 🗳️

Your candidate guide to the November election, from president to Pa. House and Senate races

The general election in Pennsylvania is Nov. 5. Here's your guide to candidates on the ballot before you vote.

Aliya Schneider, Katie Bernard, Fallon Roth, Gillian McGoldrick, and Layla A. Jones

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The Inquirer’s 2024 general election endorsement guide
How to vote in Pennsylvania this election with president, Senate, and more on the ballot
How to spot misinformation online and avoid falling for false claims in this presidential election

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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, left, faces Republican challenger Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania's nationally watched race.

Philadelphia Politics

Republican Dave McCormick is closing in on U.S. Sen. Bob Casey’s lead in Pennsylvania, according to a new poll

Sean Collins Walsh

Myriam Ramirez (right) holds up a sign during a rally to fight for the end of local preemption and to raise the state and local minimum wage in Philadelphia on May 9, 2023. Philadelphia Councilmember At Large Kendra Brooks (left) addresses the group.

Pa. voters overwhelmingly support increasing the state’s minimum wage, which falls far below surrounding states

Harris has a narrow lead over Trump in what’s shaping up to be the closest presidential contest in Pa. history

Former President Donald Trump addresses supporters on the campaign trail at the .Santander Arena in Reading on Wednesday.

Donald Trump hasn’t done any campaign events in the Philly ‘burbs but he’s headed to Montco on Monday

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, left, faces Republican challenger Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania's nationally watched race.

Philadelphia Politics

Republican Dave McCormick is closing in on U.S. Sen. Bob Casey’s lead in Pennsylvania, according to a new poll

Sean Collins Walsh

Myriam Ramirez (right) holds up a sign during a rally to fight for the end of local preemption and to raise the state and local minimum wage in Philadelphia on May 9, 2023. Philadelphia Councilmember At Large Kendra Brooks (left) addresses the group.

Pa. voters overwhelmingly support increasing the state’s minimum wage, which falls far below surrounding states

Harris has a narrow lead over Trump in what’s shaping up to be the closest presidential contest in Pa. history

Former President Donald Trump addresses supporters on the campaign trail at the .Santander Arena in Reading on Wednesday.

Donald Trump hasn’t done any campaign events in the Philly ‘burbs but he’s headed to Montco on Monday

What Subscribers Are Reading

A Bucks County ballot dropbox location outside the Bucks County Administration Building in Doylestown.

Pennsylvania’s 2024 election results could be contested for weeks in court. Both sides say they’re ready for that fight.

Republicans and Democrats are engaged in an unprecedented push to recruit hundreds of lawyers across the state for what both sides are predicting will be a torrent of post-election litigation.

Jeremy Roebuck, Julia Terruso, and Katie Bernard

Rally organizer Scott Presler speaks to attendees. A rally to "Stop the Steal" and to count every legal vote of the election is held at the Pennsylvania state Capitol in Harrisburg, November 5, 2020

MAGA influencer Scott Presler knows Bucks County is key to a Trump win. He’ll be back with two far-right figures Sunday.

Kimberly Burrell stands at the podium next to her daughter, Demi Pray, (left) before speaking about appearing in a Trump ad without her consent.

After she was featured in a Trump attack ad, this Philly-area mom is fighting back with the truth

Helen Ubiñas | Columnist

Ron Wolffe of Iowa watches acrobatic rider Ariell Flight on the Wall of Death.

Riding with the woman who defies gravity on the Wall of Death

Christis “Kostas” Konstadinos laughs with regular customer Chris Cahill at the Octopus Cart on 20th Street near Market Street in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.

The enduring, confusing, and always delicious Octopus Cart is still puffing along after 34 years

Craig LaBan | Columnist

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Sabrina Carpenter performs at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena on Sept. 24, 2024. During her Philadelphia tour stop on Oct. 9, 2024, the Quakertown-raised singer serenaded the crowd in a bedazzled Phillies' jersey.

🔮 Sabrina’s spell | Morning Newsletter

Gillian's Wonderland Pier at Sixth and the Boardwalk, the amusement park that has been in the Gillian family for 94 years, will close for good on Oct. 13.

Inquirer Morning Headlines

The timeline of Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, from 1930 to its last October days

Sabrina Carpenter performs at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena on Sept. 24, 2024. During her Philadelphia tour stop on Oct. 9, 2024, the Quakertown-raised singer serenaded the crowd in a bedazzled Phillies' jersey.

🔮 Sabrina’s spell | Morning Newsletter

Gillian's Wonderland Pier at Sixth and the Boardwalk, the amusement park that has been in the Gillian family for 94 years, will close for good on Oct. 13.

Inquirer Morning Headlines

The timeline of Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, from 1930 to its last October days

A Bucks County ballot drop-off location at the County Administration Building in Doylestown, Pa. in October 2023.

Lawyering up | PA 2024 Newsletter

Julia Terruso, Katie Bernard, Jeremy Roebuck, Sean Collins Walsh, and Oona Goodin-Smith

A fall view of the Lehigh Gorge State Park in Luzerne and Carbon Counties, Pennsylvania.

🍂 Peep this | Outdoorsy Newsletter

A Bucks County ballot drop-off location at the County Administration Building in Doylestown, Pa. in October 2023.

Lawyering up | PA 2024 Newsletter

Julia Terruso, Katie Bernard, Jeremy Roebuck, Sean Collins Walsh, and Oona Goodin-Smith

A fall view of the Lehigh Gorge State Park in Luzerne and Carbon Counties, Pennsylvania.

🍂 Peep this | Outdoorsy Newsletter

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

9 haunted Halloween attractions in the Philly area, just in time for spooky season

Philadelphia Ballet dancers Oksana Maslova and Sterling Baca in Angel Corella's "Le Corsaire."

Fall arts: ‘Le Corsaire,’ Philadanco, and world premieres from BalletX and Complexions

South Jersey has many bakeries making homemade desserts, including baklava at Basak Premium Turkish Bakery.

Nine great bakeries in South Jersey

Philadelphia Ballet dancers Oksana Maslova and Sterling Baca in Angel Corella's "Le Corsaire."

Fall arts: ‘Le Corsaire,’ Philadanco, and world premieres from BalletX and Complexions

South Jersey has many bakeries making homemade desserts, including baklava at Basak Premium Turkish Bakery.

Nine great bakeries in South Jersey

Health & Science

The School District of Philadelphia headquarters are shown in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Philly School District impacted by nationwide recall of certain meals due to listeria concerns

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children operated under a temporary license for a year before passing its full inspection.

After two failed inspections, St. Christopher’s Hospital secures license

The northern lights as seen Thursday night from 35th and Race Streets in Philadelphia and captured on a cell phone camera with enhanced lighting.

The aurora put on a show over Philly Thursday night, and here’s what people saw. More to come?

Anthony R. Wood

Lactation consultant Jabina Coleman (right) offers tips on breastfeeding and discusses postpartum depression when meeting with new parents in this 2019 file photo taken with Pamela Newman (left) and her three month old, James, at the Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library. The Pennsylvania legislature is now encouraging doctors to raise awareness about the condition.

A new Pennsylvania law will provide patients with more education on postpartum depression

The School District of Philadelphia headquarters are shown in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Philly School District impacted by nationwide recall of certain meals due to listeria concerns

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children operated under a temporary license for a year before passing its full inspection.

After two failed inspections, St. Christopher’s Hospital secures license

The northern lights as seen Thursday night from 35th and Race Streets in Philadelphia and captured on a cell phone camera with enhanced lighting.

The aurora put on a show over Philly Thursday night, and here’s what people saw. More to come?

Anthony R. Wood

Lactation consultant Jabina Coleman (right) offers tips on breastfeeding and discusses postpartum depression when meeting with new parents in this 2019 file photo taken with Pamela Newman (left) and her three month old, James, at the Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library. The Pennsylvania legislature is now encouraging doctors to raise awareness about the condition.

A new Pennsylvania law will provide patients with more education on postpartum depression

The Editorial Board recommends U.S. Rep. Andy Kim in the race to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate.

Andy Kim to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate | Endorsement

The Editorial Board

Kimberly Burrell stands at the podium next to her daughter, Demi Pray, (left) before speaking about appearing in a Trump ad without her consent.

After she was featured in a Trump attack ad, this Philly-area mom is fighting back with the truth

Helen Ubiñas | Columnist

Which candidate is best fit to make far-reaching decisions as president? Former eight-term Republican member of Congress Mickey Edwards offers five crucial questions to determine just that.

5 questions to ask yourself before you cast your vote for president | Opinion

Mickey Edwards, For The Inquirer

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk jumps on stage to speak alongside Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa.

What does Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, want from Pennsylvania ... and America?

Will Bunch | Columnist

The Editorial Board recommends U.S. Rep. Andy Kim in the race to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate.

Andy Kim to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate | Endorsement

The Editorial Board

Kimberly Burrell stands at the podium next to her daughter, Demi Pray, (left) before speaking about appearing in a Trump ad without her consent.

After she was featured in a Trump attack ad, this Philly-area mom is fighting back with the truth

Helen Ubiñas | Columnist

Which candidate is best fit to make far-reaching decisions as president? Former eight-term Republican member of Congress Mickey Edwards offers five crucial questions to determine just that.

5 questions to ask yourself before you cast your vote for president | Opinion

Mickey Edwards, For The Inquirer

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk jumps on stage to speak alongside Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa.

What does Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, want from Pennsylvania ... and America?

Will Bunch | Columnist

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