Democrats won back support from 5 key groups that shifted toward Trump in 2024: The AP Voter Poll
The AP Voter Poll, a sweeping survey of more than 100,000 voters in all 50 states, showed that young voters swung sharply left.
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6 takeaways from Democrats’ big wave on election night
The magnitude of the Democrats' outcome was always a possibility, but the depth and breadth of their victories were jaw-dropping.
Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate
The election results set up a divided government, with Congress poised to reassert itself as a coequal branch ready to challenge President Donald Trump.
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Election 2026: Here’s who won and who lost in Delaware
Democrats maintained their dominance in Delaware’s statewide races.
Election 2026: Here’s who won and who lost in New Jersey
Several Democratic incumbents and one Republican incumbent kept their seats.
Election 2026: Here’s who won and who lost in Pennsylvania
Democrats swept the commonwealth's four most closely watched congressional races amid a nationwide blue wave.
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Democrats win the U.S. House, taking full control of Congress as voters express frustration with Trump
Democrats routed their rivals across the map, from Texas to Iowa to New Hampshire, including states Trump won by double digits just two years ago.
Democrats sweep Pa. congressional seats, helping in Democrats’ successful efforts to win majority in Congress
Democrats went into election day riding an expected blue wave, which turned out to be tidal.
Democrat Bob Harvie defeats Republican Brian Fitzpatrick to take Pa.’s 1st Congressional District
Fitzpatrick, a self-described moderate Republican, clashed with Harvie during an unusually messy campaign.
Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew concedes to Democrat Zack Mullock in N.J.’s 2nd District race
The Democratic challenger had highlighted Van Drew’s ties to President Donald Trump during the campaign.
Kathy Jennings wins third term as Delaware attorney general
The Democrat touted reductions in violent crime and legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s policies in the race vs. non-lawyer David Graham.
Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeats Republican incumbent in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District
The race emerged as a closely watched national contest that could offer insight into voter sentiment toward President Donald Trump.
Sarah McBride sustains Democratic hold of Delaware’s at-large U.S. House seat
The Democratic incumbent will serve a second term after campaigning on affordability, health care access and protecting workers. Dems have held the seat since 2010.
Philadelphia elects progressive Chris Rabb to U.S. House of Representatives
The self-described democratic socialist’s platform centered on affordable housing, Medicare for all and wage protections.
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker wins reelection in New Jersey
Booker defeated Republican Justin Murphy, an independent and a Socialist Worker’s Party candidate.
Delaware U.S. Sen. Chris Coons easily wins 4th term in Congress
U.S. Sen. Coons first won the seat in 2010 after Joe Biden resigned to become President Barack Obama’s vice president.
Gov. Josh Shapiro wins reelection in Pa., defeating Stacy Garrity
The popular incumbent had no trouble fending off his Republican challenger and securing a second term.
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At this Mayfair high school, Philly teens take over Election Day polling place
The school’s operation is almost entirely run by Lincoln High School students and recent alumni.
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Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials in Del., other states ahead of the election
The powders turned out to be nonhazardous — yeast or flour — though not all letters have been fully tested, the FBI said in a court filing made public Tuesday.
Election Day special 2026
We talk with reporters in Bucks County, the Lehigh Valley, Scranton, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia about early turnout and what voters are telling them.
Election expert confident about voting today, more concerned about what happens next
Millions of Americans have already voted in the midterms. So what's worrying election experts? Not so much what happens at the polls, but what comes after they close.
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Pa. midterms 2026: What to know as voters head to the polls this Election Day
With the governor’s office, Congress and the state legislature on the line, there’s plenty to follow as the 2026 midterm election cycle comes to an end.
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Researchers and clinicians raise concerns about online gambling risks for young Pennsylvanians
Prediction markets allow access at 18, raising questions about gambling risks for young adults, warning signs and gaps in Pennsylvania’s research.
2026 midterm election results: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor’s races
See full results from the 2026 midterm elections.
New Jersey 2026 election results
See full results from New Jersey's 2026 midterm elections, including races for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House.
Pennsylvania 2026 election results
See full results from the 2026 midterm elections, including races for governor, the U.S. House and more.
Top Free Agent Targets for the Phillies
The off-season has officially begun. Free agents and trades can be made, and the Phillies have a lot of work to do.
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Philly plans to double its number of speed cameras in the city in effort to cut down on pedestrian deaths
The effort is designed to slow drivers down to cut down on the number of pedestrian fatalities.
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Bridging Blocks | Last Call for Common Ground: A Bridging Blocks Lighting Debate
Join WHYY’s Bridging Blocks team for a lively evening of lightning-round debates and unexpected conversations at the Love City Brewing.
Bridging Blocks | Last Call for Common Ground: A Bridging Blocks Lightning Debate
Join WHYY’s Bridging Blocks team for a lively evening of lightning-round debates and unexpected conversations at the Love City Brewing.
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Vernon Ray found freedom through creativity. Now he’s helping others find their own path
Vernon Ray founded Creative Mind Productions while incarcerated. Today, he uses photography to create opportunities, mentor young people and help his community.
Why are so many men opting out of the workforce?
Over the last several decades, the number of men in the U.S. who aren’t participating in the workforce has risen steadily.
WHYY Pop Up Newsroom & Foster Care Resource Fair
From the needs facing Philadelphia’s youth to the resources available for prospective foster families, this resource fair will offer information on how to help children.
How Mezcal Went From Ancient Tradition To Global Obsession
Explore mezcal's long history in Mexico going from a traditional spirit to a global sensation.
WHYY Pop Up Newsroom & Foster Care Resource Fair
From the needs facing Delaware’s youth to the resources available for prospective foster families, this resource fair will offer insightful information on how to help kids.
WHYY Pop Up Newsroom | Foster Care Resource Fair
From the needs facing New Jersey’s youth to the resources available for prospective foster families, this resource fair will offer insightful information on how to help kids.
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A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era
The end of the 2026 midterms marks the beginning of a high-stakes fight over the country's political future in the twilight of the Trump era.
Philly-area therapists have their own challenges, new research on blood sugar levels, jazz legend John Coltrane’s 100th birthday, Rittenhouse Square’s rare books
The Source episode 15 showcases how Philly-area therapists juggle earning a living and providing quality care, new research on how doctors affect blood sugar monitoring, the impact of jazz legend John Coltrane on his 100th birthday and rare books and manuscripts in Rittenhouse Square.
6 things to watch for on election night
Some of the key storylines to watch will center around various voters groups that have soured on President Trump during his second turn out.
Jet involved in Florida plane crash registered to LLC based in Wilmington
The Learjet slammed into a mobile home park in Palm Beach County on Sunday.
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Philadelphia releases toolkit to help neighbors talk about climate change
The digital toolkit is meant to help residents get to know each other and prepare their neighborhoods for extreme heat, flooding and more.
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Students push back against ‘pause’ of Drexel University’s elementary education major
The university enrolled only seven full-time students this fall, but students and alums say all pathways into teaching must be preserved.
In North Philly, an architect’s love letter to Puerto Rican culture has a permanent home
Taller Puertorriqueño is celebrating 10 years at El Corazón Cultural Center.
The music recording industry was born in Camden. This Berlin museum traces RCA-Victor’s rise and fall
The Victor Museum features hundreds of objects from Camden’s history as a hub of early recorded music.
Philadelphia celebrates Día de los Muertos with thousands joining in procession
Thousands gathered in South Philadelphia for the traditional Mexican holiday that celebrates culture and ancestry.
6 people, including student, shot near University of Delaware
Newark police responded to reports of shots fired in the 100 block of East Main Street at about 11:15 p.m. Saturday.
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Ambler Theater to showcase 9 film noir classics
Tickets for individual films at NOIR CITY: Philadelphia 2026 are still available.
New Pennsylvania insurance law guarantees no-cost colon cancer screenings starting at age 45 instead of 50
State-regulated health insurance plans must fully cover screening colonoscopies and other preventative colon cancer tests at earlier ages.
‘Time to get our country back’: Gov. Shapiro makes final pitch for Democrats in Bucks County as Election Day draws near
The governor, who leads his opponent in polling and fundraising, is spending his final days touring the state to campaign for U.S. House candidates.
A spotlight on Halloween’s roots in an ancient Celtic holiday grows in the Philadelphia region
From business owners and academics to spiritual practitioners, more people are embracing Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival that gave birth to many Halloween traditions.
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Voters in Bridgeton, N.J., will decide whether to keep the city-funded library open
Supporters of the Free Public Library are working to defeat a surprise referendum question approved over the summer.
Young Philadelphians tell mayoral candidate Shania Bennett what they want from the city’s next leader
At a youth engagement listening session in North Philly, Bennett heard about school conditions, civic education and the city’s response to teen takeovers.
Election 2026: Where do Philly-area congressional candidates stand on the arts?
From the President’s House controversy to federal arts funding, candidates weighed in on cultural issues shaping the midterms.
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Cẩm nang dành cho cử tri trẻ về cuộc tổng tuyển cử năm 2026 tại Pennsylvania
Từ hạn chót bầu cử đến các sự kiện cộng đồng và các tổ chức thanh niên, đây là những điều mà cử tri trẻ và cử tri lần đầu tiên nên biết.
Philly judge dismisses federal lawsuit against recently passed renter protections
Friday’s ruling comes two days before the legislation takes effect. The landlords behind the suit say they will keep fighting.
宾夕法尼亚州2026年大选青年选民指南
从选举截止时间、公民活动到青年组织，初次投票的年轻选民需要了解的信息都在这里。
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Comcast to lay off 753 employees in Philadelphia and New Jersey in restructuring bid to boost flagging revenues
Executives say the telecom giant is eliminating layers of staff and expanding use of AI agents in customer service.
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U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick sues to remove Bucks County commissioner from Board of Elections
The county says there is no basis in election code for Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia’s removal from the board.
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Stacy Garrity leans on military experience, veterans issues in uphill Pa. governor’s race against Josh Shapiro
Garrity, who served in the military for 30 years, has made helping veterans a significant part of her campaign.
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Neshaminy Mall is dead. Long live its historical dioramas
Bensalem Township is pulling seven mechanical dioramas out of the doomed mall to restore and relocate them.
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Election 2026: What Philly voters should know about the city’s 2 ballot questions
Voters will decide whether to expand contracting preferences for small and local businesses and make the city's arts office permanent.
Artists bring Indigenous roots to life at Delaware Art Museum’s annual fashion show
Artists Dayesla Ixtli and Kehala Smith bring Indigenous heritage into the present through fashion and makeup, honoring ancestral roots, cultural identity and resilience
‘A lot of uncertainty in the air’: In Philly, questions linger as Saul High School prepares for merger
From tending livestock to growing plants, Saul students depend on hands-on learning. Teachers worry the merger with Lankenau could disrupt that education.
In final push of Pennsylvania’s governor race, Stacy Garrity goes all in on skill games and raises millions from the industry
Bringing back the gambling machines found in bars and gas stations has emerged as a campaign focus for the Republican candidate.
The Ghost in the Machine: When Tech Seems to Have a Mind of Its Own
Sometimes, it can feel like tech has a mind of its own — from the smart speaker that suddenly starts laughing, to the chatbots that say oddly human things. On this episode, stories about “the ghost in the machine.” We investigate why a strange man’s name kept appearing in our show transcripts, learn about the long…
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A Bucks County company makes jet fuel out of ‘air.’ The military wants to make it anywhere
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick came off the campaign trail to praise Airco’s role in the “future of American innovation.”
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Philly robot tax could replace revenue lost when taxpaying workers are displaced by technology
Councilmember Jim Harrity says the tax would help offset lost wage tax revenue and fund a program providing free SEPTA passes to low-income residents.
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How curiosity can bridge what divides us
Mónica Guzmán, self-described “proud liberal daughter of two conservative parents,” on the lost art of listening and making connections across the political divide.
Germantown YWCA project in limbo as developer seeks tax credits for senior affordable housing
KBK Enterprises was selected to redevelop the historic property in 2016. A decade later, the company is still working to secure funding.
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