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  1. The Shakers’ Utopian World Sees a Surge of Modern Interest Arts, Today

    A show at ICA Philadelphia joins a surge of Shaker-inspired projects: films, dances, a museum’s expansion. Refracted through new interpreters, Shaker culture bends, and twists.

  2. 5 Takeaways From Josh Shapiro’s Memoir U.S., Yesterday

    Politically pointed and heavy on his Jewish faith, the book already has Democrats talking.

  3. Texas Sues Delaware Nurse Practitioner for Mailing Abortion Pills to the State Health, Yesterday

    The case is the latest action taken by a state with an abortion ban against providers in states that support abortion rights.

  4. City Prosecutors Join Forces to Bring Charges Against Federal Agents U.S., January 27

    Nine progressive prosecutors say they will work together to charge federal agents accused of wrongdoing, but they will face significant legal obstacles.

  5. Winter Storm Linked to at Least 22 Deaths in the U.S. Weather, January 26

    The storm deaths were reported in New York, Tennessee, Louisiana, Kansas, Texas, Massachusetts, Arkansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Kentucky and New Jersey, and other deaths were under investigation.

  6. In Visits to Dealerships, Pair Schemed to Steal High-End Vehicles, Police Say New York, January 25

    An organized theft ring in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York swapped or quickly cloned key fobs to steal millions of dollars’ worth of vehicles, officials said.

  7. Major U.S. Public Transit Systems Brace for Storm With Detours and Warnings Weather, January 25

    Officials in several cities, including Boston, New York and Philadelphia, advised residents to avoid traveling if possible through the weekend.

  8. Millions of Gallons of Raw Sewage Spill Into the Potomac River U.S., January 24

    About 40 million gallons of untreated sewage a day has spilled into the river since a pipeline ruptured in Montgomery County, Md., on Monday, according to a utility company.

  9. The January 24 Winter Storm Snow Ice live blog included one standalone post:
  10. John Brodie, a Star Quarterback for the 49ers, Dies at 90 Obituaries, January 24

    He endured years of frustration before emerging as the N.F.L.’s most valuable player.

  11. How the National Park Service Is Deleting American History Climate, January 23

    Philadelphia sued the Trump administration after it directed the Park Service to rip out a memorial to slavery. Elsewhere, materials about climate change and labor history were being removed.

  12. National Park Service Removes Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia Video, January 23

    Following a directive from President Trump, the National Park Service removed a Philadelphia exhibit memorializing nine people enslaved by George Washington. The administration ordered the removal of materials that promote “corrosive ideology” in favor of those highlighting American “greatness.”

  13. National Park Service Dismantles Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia U.S., January 23

    The exhibit memorialized nine people enslaved by George Washington. The Park Service said it was being removed in accordance with a directive from President Trump.

  14. $300,000 Homes in Georgia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania Real Estate, January 21

    A craftsman in Washington, a condo in Lexington and a rowhouse in Pittsburgh

  15. As Brutal Cold Settles In, Forecasters Warn a Major Storm Is Brewing for the South Weather, January 20

    One meteorologist warns that “the main ingredients” are fitting into place for a disruptive winter storm later this week.

  16. A Smaller Version of the Sphere in Las Vegas Is Planned for Maryland U.S., January 19

    Gov. Wes Moore and the company behind the Sphere said the project in National Harbor, in the Washington metro area, would create jobs and become a landmark attraction.

  17. Josh Shapiro Writes That Harris Team Asked if He Had Ever Been an Israeli Agent U.S., January 19

    In his new memoir, the Pennsylvania governor suggests that when Kamala Harris’s team vetted him to be her running mate, aides focused on Israel to an extent he found offensive.

  18. Local Newspapers Are Closing. Local News Is Surviving. Opinion, January 18

    Local print media is in a death spiral. Nonprofit journalism start-ups show how journalists can still do essential work.

  19. Pennsylvania Governor Election 2026: Latest Polls Interactive, January 16

    Track the latest polls in the Pennsylvania governor election.

  20. Maryland Governor Election 2026: Latest Polls Interactive, January 16

    Track the latest polls in the Maryland governor election.

  21. Trump Store to Close as Sales Falter, With No Election Battles Ahead U.S., January 16

    The shop in suburban Philadelphia had been a gathering spot for the MAGA crowd to rally during the 2024 campaign.

  22. New York Sues Former C.E.O. of Covid Vaccine Maker Over Insider Trading U.S., January 15

    Robert G. Kramer sold nearly 90,000 shares of his stock in Emergent BioSolutions, knowing that large quantities of vaccine materials were contaminated, the lawsuit said.

  23. State and Federal Lawmakers Want Data Centers to Pay More for Energy Business, January 15

    Many proposals have been introduced, but there is little consensus among governors, Congress members and tech executives about exactly how much the companies behind data centers should pay for electricity.

  24. White Lies, Inner Truth: The Contradictions of Henri Rousseau Arts, January 15

    His naïve style landed him outside the firmament, but his painterly innocence was more seductive — and intentional — than many critics appreciated.

  25. The Battle Over House Maps Spills Into 2026, Where an X-Factor Awaits U.S., January 12

    As the race to gerrymander House districts narrows to a few states, Democrats are trying to go on offense. But a Supreme Court ruling could give Republicans a major edge.

  26. The Century-Old Lie at the Heart of the Attention Economy Opinion, January 10

    It started in a laboratory. No one could have predicted where it would end.

  27. Man Stole Dozens of Skeletons From Pennsylvania Cemetery, Authorities Say U.S., January 9

    Investigators recovered what was believed to be more than “100 full or partial sets of human and skeletal remains” from the man’s home and storage unit in Lancaster County, the district attorney said.

  28. Josh Shapiro Begins a Re-election Bid That Carries Implications for 2028 U.S., January 8

    The Pennsylvania governor starts out as a clear favorite, but Republicans are trying to make him sweat.

  29. Steny Hoyer, Longest-Serving House Democrat, to Retire From Congress U.S., January 8

    The Maryland congressman, who served as one of his party’s top leaders, plans to depart after nearly half a century in Congress, as his party looks toward generational change.

  30. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Announces It Will Cease Operations Business, January 7

    The family-owned company that operates the newspaper cited mounting losses and labor constraints. A final edition is expected on Sunday, May 3.

  31. 52 Places to Go in 2026 Interactive, January 6

    Our list for the new year features an eclipse, a revolution and a tiger reserve. What’s on yours?

  32. Steve Sheetz, Who Popularized Convenience Stores as a C.E.O., Dies at 77 Obituaries, January 6

    Sheetz, a family-owned company that started with a single convenience store in Altoona, Pa., has more than 800 locations in seven states.

  33. Dance Moves From the Street, City Edition Arts, January 5

    Dancers from Detroit, Chicago and Philadelphia demonstrate the fundamentals of their styles, revealing deep historical roots.

  34. Inside the Choreographed Chaos of ‘The Pitt’ Magazine, January 4

    Noah Wyle and his castmates turned one harrowing day at an E.R. into an unforgettable season of television. Can they do it again?

  35. Lenny Dykstra Faces Charges After Police Find Drugs During Traffic Stop U.S., January 3

    The Pennsylvania police did not say what charges would be filed against the former baseball star. His lawyer said the drugs were not Mr. Dykstra’s.

  36. The Rise of Nancy Pelosi: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Speaker of the House U.S., November 7

    The daughter of a politician, she didn’t expect to become one. But once she ran for office in 1987, there was no stopping her.

  37. Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up Business, January 14

    The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

  38. Ohio Mother Killed Trying to Stop a Carjacking With Her Son Inside National, July 14

    The woman, 29, was struck by her own vehicle after the suspects began driving away, the police said.

  39. Federal Spending Rescued Mass Transit During Covid. What Happens Now? National, May 22

    The government provided $69.5 billion in relief funds to help keep transit on track during Covid-19. But many rail and bus systems are now facing layoffs and cutbacks.

  40. A Showdown Pits Owners of Second Homes Against Full-Time Residents Real Estate, April 5

    The pandemic upset a delicate balance of part-time and full-time residents in a community in the Poconos, sparking a debate over short-term rentals.

  41. After Rise in Murders During the Pandemic, a Sharp Decline in 2023 National, December 29

    The country is on track for a record drop in homicides, and many other categories of crime are also in decline, according to the F.B.I.

  42. How to Catch Pandemic Fraud? Prosecutors Try Novel Methods. Business, August 6

    Strained by limited resources, prosecutors are deploying special teams and nurturing local relationships to catch up to a wave of fraud.

  43. The April 25 Biden 2024 President Election News live blog included one standalone post:
  44. ‘The Era of Urban Supremacy Is Over’ Op Ed, March 15

    Many of the nation’s major cities face a daunting future.

  45. Among Seniors, a Declining Interest in Boosters Science, October 22

    Americans over 65 remain the demographic most likely to have received the original series of vaccinations. But fewer are getting the follow-up shots, surveys indicate.

  46. Voting access updates: Mail ballots are at issue as states consider new rules and legal action. Politics, July 15

    A signature-matching rule in North Carolina is rejected, mail ballots in Pennsylvania are in dispute, and more.

  47. Voting access updates: Mail ballots are at issue as states consider new rules and legal action. Politics, July 15

    A signature-matching rule in North Carolina is rejected, mail ballots in Pennsylvania are in dispute, and more.

  48. Philadelphia reinstates a mask mandate in schools. National, May 23

    With cases rising again, the superintendent said that as the pandemic evolves, “so too will our response to it.”

  49. Pennsylvania’s attorney general, a candidate for governor, is isolating after his positive coronavirus test. Politics, May 17

    Josh Shapiro said he had mild symptoms and would stay home during the state’s primary election on Tuesday.

  50. Emergent Hid Evidence of Covid Vaccine Problems at Plant, Report Says Washington, May 10

    The report sheds new light on executives’ worries about deficiencies in the company’s quality control systems at its troubled Baltimore plant; no contaminated doses were ever released to the public.