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Harris, Trump Come Out Swinging In Presidential Debate In Philadelphia Harris, Trump Come Out Swinging In Presidential Debate In Philadelphia
Harris, Trump Come Out Swinging In Presidential Debate In Philadelphia Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump came out swinging at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in their first and possibly only presidential debate before the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election. Harris made the first move by shaking Trump's hand on stage — in their first face-to-face encounter. Political observers noted how Harris "baited" the former president, prompting him to look increasingly angry. But Trump entered the "spin room" less than an hour after the debate, saying, "I think it was the best debate, personally, that I've ever …

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by Jon Craig
Politics
New Poll: Undecided Voters At Stake In Philadelphia Presidential Debate, Why It Matters Here New Poll: Undecided Voters At Stake In Philadelphia Presidential Debate, Why It Matters Here
New Poll: Undecided Voters At Stake In Philadelphia Presidential Debate, Why It Matters Here The one and possibly only presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump is on Tuesday, Sept. 10 on ABC News from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. How Democrat Harris and Republican Trump perform from the City of Brotherly Love could be critical to how about 15 percent of undecided voters in Pennsylvania feel about their choice — assuming they watch or later hear about the debate, a political expert said. Early voting begins in Pennsylvania on Monday, Sept. 16 and Election Day is just eight weeks away. The Keystone State i…

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by Jon Craig
Politics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Presidential Bid, Backs Donald Trump Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Presidential Bid, Backs Donald Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Presidential Bid, Backs Donald Trump Robert F. Kennedy Jr., afraid of becoming a "spoiler," said he was suspending his independent presidential campaign and removing his name from the ballot in battleground states as he threw his support behind former President Donald Trump.  "I cannot in good conscience ask my staff to continue to work long hours or my donors to continue to give me their dollars if I believe I have no realistic path to the White House," the former Democrat said in a Friday, Aug. 23, press conference. He said he would remain on the ballot in states already assured to either Trump or Vice President Kamala …

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
Trump, Harris Agree To First Primetime Presidential Debate: Here's When Trump, Harris Agree To First Primetime Presidential Debate: Here's When
Trump, Harris Agree To First Primetime Presidential Debate: Here's When After being in and then out, former President Donald Trump has agreed to debate Vice President Kamala Harris. The Republican and Democratic presidential nominees formally accepted invitations to a primetime debate that will be hosted by ABC News on Tuesday, Sept. 10, the network confirmed. Details about the location, rules, and moderators were not immediately available. Earlier Report: Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers Preference In Harris-Trump Presidential Race It will mark the first time that Trump and Harris share a debate stage, and Harris’ first presidential debate as her party’s …

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate
Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate Former President Donald Trump unveiled his vice presidential running mate late Monday afternoon, July 15.  US Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, age 39, was announced as the pick by Trump on Truth Social just ahead of his appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The post reads as follows: "After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio. J.D. honorably served our Country in the Ma…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron Resigns Amid Fraud Indictment Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron Resigns Amid Fraud Indictment
Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron Resigns Amid Fraud Indictment Pete Byron has resigned. The Wildwood mayor, who had been the focus of state and federal investigations into health insurance fraud and tax evasion, quit suddenly, effective Thursday, Sept. 21, his office said in a press statement. Less than a week after pleading guilty to federal tax evasion last March, Byron was indicted by a state grand jury — along with two other elected officials — in an alleged health insurance scam, Daily Voice reported. Byron was sentenced to probation in August on the federal tax charge and faces a state indictment for allegations he submitted false records t…

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by Jon Craig
News
PA Judge Rules To Extend Voting Until 10 p.m. In Luzerne County: Reports PA Judge Rules To Extend Voting Until 10 p.m. In Luzerne County: Reports
PA Judge Rules To Extend Voting Until 10 p.m. In Luzerne County: Reports A Pennsylvania judge ruled to keep Luzerne County polls open until 10 p.m. after paper shortages were discovered at polling sites, multiple outlets report.  Polls in Luzerne County were set to close at 8 p.m. until county Court of Common Pleas Judge Lesa S. Gelb ruled in an emergency, one-page order that the paper shortage "disenfranchised" voters "through no fault of their own," according to the reports.  The delay is sure to slow results in the race for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District, where incumbent Rep. Matt Cartwright (D) is up against Jim Bognet (R) for the second…

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by Mac Bullock
News
ONLY IN JERSEY: Convicted Paterson Mayor Busted For Illegally Trying To Run Again ONLY IN JERSEY: Convicted Paterson Mayor Busted For Illegally Trying To Run Again
Only IN Jersey: Convicted Paterson Mayor Busted For Illegally Trying To Run Again People told former Paterson Mayor Joey Torres that he couldn't run for mayor again after being convicted of corruption in office. He wasn't listening, though. That changed on Friday, March 11, when state authorities announced that they'd charged Torres, 63, with criminal contempt. “State law provides that any person convicted of a crime involving their public office will be forever barred from holding another public position in New Jersey,” Acting New Jersey Attorney General Platkin said. “To promote public trust and integrity in government, we must ensure that this law and the court orders…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
CEO Of World's Largest Hedge Fund Firm Steps Down To Weigh Run For US Senate In PA CEO Of World's Largest Hedge Fund Firm Steps Down To Weigh Run For US Senate In PA
CEO Of World's Largest Hedge Fund Firm Steps Down To Weigh Run For US Senate In PA The CEO of the world's largest hedge fund firm is stepping down to consider a run for the US Senate in Pennsylvania, The Hill reports. David McCormick's departure was announced Monday by Connecticut-based Bridgewater Associates, the outlet said. McCormick began working for Bridgewater in 2009 and was named co-CEO in 2017, according to his Linkedin page. He was then named CEO in 2020. The military veteran and Princeton graduate previously worked as the US Treasury undersecretary for international affairs in the George W. Bush Administration, according to his profile. Deputy CEO Nir Ba…

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by Nicole Acosta
News
Inside Joke With Wife Wins PA Man Election: Report Inside Joke With Wife Wins PA Man Election: Report
Inside Joke With Wife Wins PA Man Election: Report We have all heard of Mickey Mouse being a write-in candidate -- but Mickey has never accepted the position. A central Pennsylvania man won a local election as a write-in candidate with two votes -- him and his wife. Avi Hameroff has been elected Minority Inspector of Elections in Lower Paxton Township after he and his wife Lindsay jokingly wrote his name in, according to a report by Fox43. He was given the title "minority" as he received the second most votes, the outlet reports. After Hameroff received a letter saying he won on Nov. 30, he decided to accept the position and take it serio…

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by Daily Voice
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Trump Backed PA Senate Candidate Drops Out After Losing Custody Battle Trump Backed PA Senate Candidate Drops Out After Losing Custody Battle
Trump Backed PA Senate Candidate Drops Out After Losing Custody Battle A Pennsylvania candidate for US senate has dropped out of the race, according to a statement released by his campaign. Sean Parnell, a candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump, suspended his campaign after he lost a court battle for custody of his three children on Monday, as WTAE reported. Parnell is also accused of abusing his estranged wife, a claim the judge believed to be true, according to the Associated Press. The decision comes on the heels of him refusing to testify in the hearing, as WTAE reported. Sean Parnell was devastated by the judge's decision and has suspe…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Norristown School Board President Resigns Following Student Sexting Allegations Norristown School Board President Resigns Following Student Sexting Allegations
Norristown School Board President Resigns Following Student Sexting Allegations A Norristown school board president accused of sending "sexually suggestive messages" to a teenage student has resigned, officials said. Shae Ashe's lawyers announced the news in a statement Tuesday afternoon. “Mr. Ashe takes the concerns of his constituents very seriously. He denies any wrongdoing and points out that all allegations have been rumors, and nothing more," the statement reads. "He is ready to co-operate in any investigation. He encourages the public to allow a proper investigation so everyone who wants to be heard has their opportunity. Only then can we fairly form opinions.…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Norristown School President Under Fire For 'Sexually Suggestive' Messages To Student: Report Norristown School President Under Fire For 'Sexually Suggestive' Messages To Student: Report
Norristown School President Under Fire For 'Sexually Suggestive' Messages To Student: Report A Norristown school board president is under fire for allegedly sending "sexually suggestive" messages to a teenage student, according to a report by Delaware Valley Journal. Shae Ashe, 31, reportedly sent a dozen social media messages to a then-17-year-old girl, even suggesting they meet up. The girl's mother exclusively shared screenshots of the Instagram messages with the news outlet. "If only you were 18," one message says, and "What do I get in return?" as a follow-up to offering to pay for the girl's nails, according to the outlet. The girl's mother told Delaware Valley Journal that…

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by Nicole Acosta
News
Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate
Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate Former President Donald Trump has announced his endorsement of a Republican candidate for US Senate in Pennsylvania. Current Senator Pat Toomey is not seeking reelection, and with control over the US Senate at stake, Trump has backed Sean Parnell. Parnell is a US Army veteran, an author and a frequent Fox News guest. Parnell “will make Pennsylvania very proud and will fight for election integrity, strong borders, our Second Amendment, energy bobs, and so much more," Trump said in a statement. "Sean Parnell will always put America first. He has my complete and total endorsement!" Parnell…

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by Jillian Pikora