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Democrats compete to do ‘unglamorous’ work in House leadership posts

WASHINGTON — With promises to do “hard, unglamorous” work, help colleagues connect with constituents and navigate an ever changing media landscape, House Democrats are competing for open posts in the party’s leadership.

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Democrats compete to do ‘unglamorous’ work in House leadership posts - Roll Call

With top jobs settled, Democrats are vying for roles in the next Congress that include party messaging and managing the caucus.

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$5 million was set aside for small Pa. filmmakers. Lawmakers gave it all to M. Night Shyamalan

PHILADELPHIA — With HBO's Mare of Easttown and other big-budget productions taking most of Pennsylvania's film subsidies, small-budget independents felt left out. Few taxpayer subsidies were available for them. So they applauded over the summer when state lawmakers fattened the film tax credit pot by 43% to $100 million and…

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Pennsylvania campaign wildcard Fetterman turns to governing

When John Fetterman goes to Washington in January as one of the Senate’s new members, he’ll bring along an irreverent style from Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania campaign wildcard Fetterman turns to governing

When John Fetterman goes to Washington in January as one of the Senate’s new members, he’ll bring along an irreverent style from Pennsylvania

The Independent UK

Celebrities in politics have a leg up, but their advantages can't top fundraising failures

TV personality Mehmet Oz lost his bid for Pennsylvania senator during the November midterms. And former NFL football star Herschel Walker appears to be falling further behind his opponent, incumbent Raphael Warnock, as they head to a Dec. 6, 2022, runoff election for senator in Georgia.

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A preview of Louisiana’s Dec. 10 elections

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Democrats kept the Senate this year, but 2024 may be harder

Democrats celebrating a successful effort to keep control of the U.S. Senate this year will soon confront a 2024 campaign that could prove more challenging

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Democrats made midterm gains in rural areas. Can they keep them?

Democrats had better than expected midterm elections in 2022, partly because of their ability to draw votes from rural areas. These voters could create new battlegrounds in 2024.

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Is possible impeachment of Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner a political power grab or a lawful check on policies?

On Tuesday, just weeks after Pennsylvania voters took control of the state House of Representatives away from Republicans for the first time in more than a decade, Speaker Bryan Cutler took to the main hallway of the Capitol and defiantly defended one of his leadership team's most controversial decisions: the…

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This band rocks with a doctor, a composer and musicians with schizophrenia

PITTSBURGH — On a rainy afternoon in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania, a group of amateur musicians gathered to lay down a few tracks.

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Top photos from Eagles 40-33 win over the Packers on NBC’s Sunday Night Football

Looking at the top photos from the Philadelphia Eagles' 40-33 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 12

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Teenager murdered girl, 13, before asking his friend for help with disposing body

Joshua Cooper, 16, from Bensalem, Pennsylvania, US, was charged with murdering a 13-year-old girl, after his friend told police he had video messaged her asking for help with disposing the body

Daily Mirror

Boy, 16, allegedly confesses to killing 13-year-old girl on Instagram video call

Joshua Cooper has been charged as an adult with homicide after allegedly shooting teenage friend in Pennsylvania trailer park

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Pennsylvania’s two-session vote requirement for constitutional amendments and party control of the state House

Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on November 8 for the first time in 12 years. The Associated Press called 102 seats for Democrats and 101 seats for Republicans. The change in party control may affect a package of constitutional amendments passed earlier this year by Republicans…

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Splitting pairs: Doubts about candidates prompted more split-ticket voting in midterms, tipping scales in tight races

AP VoteCast, an extensive survey of this year’s electorate, underscores how voters were selective in their choices in spite of today’s starkly polarized political climate, often rewarding candidates seen as mainstream while rejecting those viewed as too extreme.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The warning sign hidden in Pa. Democrats’ big wins this year: Philly turnout plummeted

PHILADELPHIA — The midterm elections clean sweep by Pennsylvania Democrats obscured a big warning sign for the party: Philadelphia keeps falling behind.

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Unionized Pa. health care workers find new bargaining strength in the wake of COVID-19

Temple University's unionized health care workers secured a new contract this month that made its nurses the highest paid in Pennsylvania, while lowering their patient loads and enhancing security to make them feel safer while working at the Philadelphia hospital.

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Some states open college savings accounts for every newborn

States, cities and community groups that offer free money to families to jump-start college savings face a dilemma: The families most in need often fail to sign up.

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Keystone clash: DeSantis-Trump battle already taking shape in 'most important' swing state

PITTSBURGH — With a loud crowd in Pittsburgh thrusting signs in the air, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to the stage at the Downtown hotel and stirred the people to their feet with calls to "make Pennsylvania free" and "put on the full armor of God."

Salon

The Dunkirk election: Hey, we survived

Democrats learned important lessons and developed crucial new strategies. They survived — but they didn't win

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Golfweek’s Best 2022: Top public and private courses in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is full of highly ranked private clubs, while Pete Dye left his imprint at the top of the state's public-access golf scene.

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Pennsylvania woman found guilty in US Capitol riot case

Jury convicts defendant Riley June Williams on six counts but is split on whether she stole Nancy Pelosi’s laptop.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Grubhub says it’ll be more transparent about how it marks up food prices at local restaurants

Grubhub will be more transparent about its pricing after the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office found that the popular food delivery app charged customers more for some meals than they would have paid at the restaurants.

The Independent UK

Woman convicted of storming Pelosi's office in Jan. 6 attack

A Pennsylvania woman linked to the far-right “Groyper” extremist movement has been convicted of several federal charges

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