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Pennsylvania’s top election official, Secretary of State Al Schmidt, said counties reported a 13.5% decrease in mail-in ballots that were rejected for reasons the state had tried to address with a redesigned ballot envelope and instructions for voting by mail. That drop was calculated in comparison to the 2023 primary election.

Under the bill, xylazine (a.k.a. tranq) will be listed as a “schedule III” drug under Pennsylvania’s controlled substance law, formalizing an order that Gov. Josh Shapiro issued last year when Pennsylvania joined a growing list of states that were moving to restrict access to xylazine.

A new art installation at Philadelphia’s Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History features work by 60 students from Central high School.

Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives is backing legislation aimed at regulating how online social media platforms interact with children. However, its provisions are similar to those in state laws being blocked in federal courts.

Cam Jurgens launched Jurgy, his brand of beef jerky ,at Chickie’s & Pete’s in South Philly Tuesday night to benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation. Plenty of teammates joined the Eagles center, serving as celebrity bartenders.

A family tragedy in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon as a woman accidentally ran over and killed her toddler, according to police.

A long-troubled stretch of Kensington Avenue has been cleaned up. NBC10’s Siobhan McGirl reports on criticisms and support for the encampment clearing in the city’s Kensington neighborhood. Plus, the Pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania continues into a third week. Also, “Abbott Elementary” star Quinta Brunson returns to Tem...

Breast cancer survivor Amy Hamilton, vice President, gas, PECO, joins NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante to talk about her own cancer battle and the ongoing research being done to find a cure. Hamilton is joining others at this weekend’s Susan G. Komen Philadelphia More Than Pink Walk to raise funds for research and finding a cure.

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Wildwood, New Jersey, is preparing for a visit by former President Donald Trump who is scheduled to host a rally on the beach this weekend.

Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating after two teenagers were shot on Wednesday afternoon. One of the teens died from his injuries.

Philadelphia anti-violence organization Philly Truce is looking to expand on the peace patrols it does through neighborhoods and make it a paid job.

Police in New Jersey are asking for witnesses to come forward if they have any information after a teenager was left seriously hurt while riding their bicycle on Wednesday when a tow truck crashed into them.