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As the sun starts to set earlier, Pennsylvania drivers are reminded to watch for wildlife on roads.
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Latest Stories
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Democrats took major race wins in Delaware's midterm election as expected... however, party leaders were thrilled to learn that conservative stronghold Sussex County also voted blue. WHYY's Sarina Grossi reports.
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For the first time ever, there are no Republicans representing Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties in the Pennsylvania legislature. WHYY's Kenny Cooper has more.
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For the first time in 48 years, Democrats flipped the Pennsylvania state Senate, achieving their elusive "trifecta" of control of the executive and both chambers of the legislature. WHYY's Carmen Russell-Sluchansky reports it's a major shift in power in Harrisburg.
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Students in 10 Pennsylvania counties could have the opportunity to attend Susquehanna University tuition-free. -
Scranton's home rule charter says the City Council will choose Mayor Paige Cognetti's replacement once she resigns to take her seat in the U.S. House. City Council President Tom Schuster wasn't sure if a special election to fill the remainder of her term will take place next year. -
A new Pennsylvania law will require health insurance companies to cover the full cost of colon cancer screening starting at age 45 instead of 50. Cancer survivors and advocates say it's a great first step - but ask if it's enough for younger age groups – which are seeing higher rates of disease. WHYY's Nicole Leonard reports.
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Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser claimed victory early in his bid for a fifth term in the 9th Congressional district against Democratic challenger Rachel Wallace. -
'Tonight, I wish the governor and his team my sincere best, as we all should, you guys, because his success is our success,' Republican gubernatorial aspirant Stacy Garrity says of Shapiro. -
As polls closed at 8 p.m., Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his supporters felt confident about his reelection bid against Republican challenger state Treasurer Stacy Garrity for another four-year term. A minute later, the Associated Press called the race in his favor. -
Democrat Brian Wrightson's upset of Republican state Sen. Rosemary Brown could help Democrats win control of the state Senate for the first time in more than 30 years. -
Democrat Jessica McClay has won the race for the Wilkes-Barre-based 121st House District, defeating Republican challenger Mike Harostock. -
Voters in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District turned the page on Rob Bresnahan. Paige Cognetti, the Democratic mayor of Scranton, won with 54.4% of the vote, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s election.
News Briefs
- 'Film Forward' event offers networking for filmmakers
- Delays expected as utility work at Route 315 and Oak Street in Pittston area resumes today
- Wayne/Pike Northeast Suicide Prevention Initiative to host walk this weekend
- Gov. Shapiro sues Trump administration over new guidelines for reproductive health and family planning grants
- Geisinger to hold Narcan distribution events
- Replacement SNAP benefits available for those impacted by last weekend’s extreme weather
- Wilkes-Barre fireworks display will not be rescheduled
- Preparations begin next week in Wilkes-Barre for America250PA concert series
- Ex-Tamaqua cop gets 27-plus years in prison for producing child pornography and an animal crush video
- Former Crestwood administrator Foster died in Susquehanna County murder-suicide, police say
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