Politics

PA state legislative races could reshape Harrisburg power balance in 2026

Democrats are defending a narrow majority in the state House while trying to flip the Senate after years of Republican control. The outcomes of several competitive Pennsylvania House and Senate races this November could dramatically shift the balance of power in Harrisburg.

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Culture

SS United States finally gets a date for its last voyage — to the ocean floor

The historic ocean liner SS United States, which has been docked in Philadelphia for decades, now has a confirmed date for its sinking off the coast of Florida to become an artificial reef. The ship will be deliberately scuttled off Okaloosa County, marking the end of a long chapter in Philadelphia's maritime history.

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Culture

Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrated at Penn Treaty Park with Lenape community

Philadelphia marked Indigenous Peoples' Day with a gathering at Penn Treaty Park, a site with deep historical significance for the Lenape people. The event served as both a celebration and a homecoming, bringing together Indigenous community members to honor their heritage and continued presence in the region.

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