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2026 Midterm Election Results

Shapiro pledges action as Democrats secure Pennsylvania ‘trifecta’

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks outside the Governor's Residence on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, a day after the midterm elections.
A day after winning reelection, Gov. Josh Shapiro pledged action on transit funding, minimum wage and housing as Democrats secured control of Pennsylvania's legislature for the first time in decades.
Electoral workers process mail-in ballots during the 2026 midterm election at the City of Philadelphia Election Warehouse in Philadelphia, November 3, 2026.
2026 Election

Election 2026: No surprises in Philadelphia midterm results

Philadelphia's 2026 midterm election results brought few surprises, with Chris Rabb elected to Congress and voters approving two City Charter amendments.
Democratic congressman-elect Bob Harvie raises his hands in celebration with Sen. Steve Santarsiero during the Bucks County Democratic Committee’s 2026 midterm election event at Rafters in Newtown on Nov. 3, 2026.
Politics

Blue wave wins send Bucks County Democrats to Congress, PA Legislature

Democrats made major gains in Bucks County's 2026 midterm elections, flipping congressional and state legislative seats amid a nationwide blue wave.
2026 Election

Democrats win control of House, Senate

Supporters react after media outlets projected Democratic US Senate candidate and Texas State Representative James Talarico's victory in the US midterm elections in Austin, Texas, November 3, 2026.

Democrats seized control of both the Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday, scoring sweeping victories in Republican strongholds for the first time in generations as tens of millions of voters delivered a scathing rebuke to President Donald Trump.

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2026 Election

Josh Shapiro wins reelection as Pennsylvania governor

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro won reelection Tuesday, defeating Republican Stacy Garrity in the 2026 governor's race and securing a second term in office.

2026 Election
Philadelphia voters shared concerns about President Donald Trump, rising prices and the cost of living as they cast ballots in the 2026 midterm election.
An illustration photo shows a box of Moderna mNEXSPIKE (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) vaccines taken in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, September 18, 2026.
Local News
Philadelphia residents can get free flu shots and Covid-19 vaccines at neighborhood health centers, with no appointment necessary, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced Monday.  …
A recently installed traffic safety sign is pictured Monday, June 1, 2026, on the 6600 block of N. 20th Street in West Oak Lane.
Local News
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration released an interactive report Monday that presents the latest crash data and highlights progress of the city’s Vision Zero program.
Crime
Three people, including a teenager, were hurt when gunfire erupted Sunday night outside a SEPTA station in West Philadelphia.
Crime
Three people, including a teenage boy, were killed and six others were injured in gun violence that occurred Halloween night into early Sunday morning.
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Arts

Miracle on American Street returns with local makers, one-of-a-kind gifts

Returning for its sixth year, the Miracle on American Street marketplace is set for Nov. 21.

Miracle on American Street returns to NextFab in Philadelphia on Nov. 21, featuring more than 80 local makers, handmade gifts, food and hands-on activities.

West Philadelphia

LumiNature lights up the Philadelphia Zoo as Santa Claws comes to town

LumiNature returns to the Philadelphia Zoo Nov. 19 with more than a million holiday lights, Santa Claws, festive rides and family-friendly attractions.

Movies

'I Play Rocky' stars return to Philadelphia for special screening

'I Play Rocky' stars Anthony Ippolito and AnnaSophia Robb joined director Peter Farrelly for a special Philadelphia screening ahead of the film's release.

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Sports

Sixers vs. Pistons preview: Philly seeks revenge in East showdown

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after his score against the Detroit Pistons during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Sixers face the Pistons in an early Eastern Conference showdown Wednesday, with Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe returning after missing their first matchup.
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Oct 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) makes a catch for a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean (33) defends during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Eagles return home for a clash against another divisional rival, but will they finally be able to stop the bleeding?
Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) is fouled for an and one while scoring in front of Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller (11) during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Sixers are off to a 7-1 start, but their isolation-heavy offense and reliance on transition scoring could become problems as the season progresses.
Nov 3, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) and Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar (80) during the second period at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Flyers fell to another defeat on Tuesday night during a game of mixed emotions.

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