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For Trump and America, a clear election verdict leaves a murky future

The country now faces a period of profound uncertainty, an interregnum between the time that Americans effectively decided that they were done with Trump and the time when he is…

Philadelphia Inquirer · 20 min ago

Poles mourn rare mass killing as authorities say attacker had far-right views

The 24-year-old man killed six and wounded 15 in Krakow's Main Square. Three members of the man's family were found dead at their home.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 57 min ago

Philadelphia braces for a controversial ‘Boycott Ride,’ as the community rallies behind Jewish-owned eateries

Restaurateurs in Center City were bracing Sunday for a controversial bike-ride boycott against six Jewish-owned eateries — and a counterprotest encouraging people to patronize the…

Philadelphia Inquirer · 2 hrs ago

How Cape May darling Zack Mullock pulled off his improbable election victory over Jeff Van Drew

Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock defeated U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew in an unlikely win in South Jersey's 2nd Congressional District. Van Drew switched his party from Democrat to…

Philadelphia Inquirer · 9 hrs ago

He felt stuck in New York, so he started walking to California

Chantz Rivera had never hiked before. He’d never been camping. But he set out with a tent, sleeping bag, backpack, and grocery cart to walk from the Bronx to San Francisco.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 9 hrs ago

Trump ally Loomer was paid thousands for political tweets, people familiar say

The right-wing activist denies that she is paid to post, but says, “I’m not going to apologize for monetizing the fact that people fear me.”

Philadelphia Inquirer · 9 hrs ago

Temple’s Rome campus offers study abroad experience for older adults. No tests, grades, or stress.

Temple started its first adult study abroad program in 2021 with 10 students. It has since grown to two cohorts, one in the spring and one in the fall, serving about 100 students.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 9 hrs ago

How American retirees on different incomes rely on Social Security

Social Security funds are on track to run short by 2032, which would mean a reduction in benefits. A look at how four hypothetical households rely on the program in retirement.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 9 hrs ago

How an Allegheny County state senator’s party change flipped the Senate for Democrats in 1993

Sen. Frank A. Pecora, a little-known Republican who represented Allegheny County’s 44th District, switched to the Democratic Party and flipped the balance of power.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 20 hrs ago

Data centers, SEPTA, and ICE were the dominant issues at this year’s Peoplehood Parade

The annual West Philadelphia event uses art to build awareness and community, organizers said.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 21 hrs ago

Trump says he offered White House press secretary role to UFC’s Dana White

It was not clear whether White accepted, but he posted on Instagram an image of himself at the White House press secretary lectern with the caption: “On to the next chapter.”

Philadelphia Inquirer · 23 hrs ago

Norristown police said they shot and killed a man wielding a knife

Officials said the man, who has not been publicly identified, threatened police while displaying a "large knife."

Philadelphia Inquirer · 23 hrs ago

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