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Pennsylvania's Republican Senate primary is probably headed for a recount

PHILADELPHIA — It’s not over yet. And it might not be for a while.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 19, 2022

Prof Luke O'Neill says long Covid may be caused by 'ghosts' of the virus lingering in the body

SProf O'Neil explained how a new study found remnants of the virus in the digestive tract of long Covid patients

Irish Mirror · May 18, 2022

John Fetterman dominated the Pa. Democratic primary for Senate. Here’s how he won

PHILADELPHIA — John Fetterman didn’t just win in Pennsylvania, he trounced his rivals. The lieutenant governor won every single county in the state and had a 30-point lead over U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb in the Democratic race for U.S. Senate with 92% of votes counted Wednesday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 18, 2022

This cannabis user was arrested for DUI, yet his driving was fine — a clash of science and law that’s on the rise

PHILADELPHIA -- Patrick Murphy saw the flashing lights come on behind him on State Route 115, and he immediately knew what it was about. He was on his way to get an estimate to fix a broken headlight, but it was the day before Thanksgiving, typically a big day for…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 18, 2022

Marcus Hayes: Sixers, as they are now, can be good enough to win a title

PHILADELPHIA — Disappointment and outrage grip Sixers nation this week. Understandable.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 18, 2022

‘Dreams come true’: Eagles’ Haason Reddick changed his career path with help of family and hometown ties

PHILADELPHIA — Sitting in the passenger seat of his mother’s car parked outside his college apartment, Haason Reddick told her he was ready to give up on a dream.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 18, 2022

These parents are helping each other find infant formula during the shortage

PHILADELPHIA -- Karah Weiser was about to trudge on to yet another store in search of the specialty hypoallergenic baby formula her 4-month-old needs. But first she paused, took another look at the half-empty store display, and snapped a picture.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 18, 2022

Chance delivered some Ukrainians to Philly just before the Russian invasion. And trapped others in a war zone

PHILADELPHIA — When Maryna Bondar and her husband knew they would be moving from Ukraine to the United States, the culmination of a years-long immigration process, they never expected that something they didn’t pack would prove to be the heaviest to carry: a sense of guilt.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 18, 2022

All eyes were on Pennsylvania voters Tuesday. Here’s what they thought

PHILADELPHIA — Tuesday’s primary election — one of Pennsylvania’s most consequential in recent years — brought thousands of voters to the region’s polls in an understated election day showing.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 18, 2022

Clevinger, Gore start shutout of Phillies in Padres’ win

PHILADELPHIA — The Padres practically flaunted their abundance of starting pitching in everyone’s face Tuesday night.

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022