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James Kratch is an award-winning editor and reporter. He spent a decade at The Star-Ledger and NJ.com reporting on college, professional and high school sports before a stint as the managing editor of ESNY. He is now the managing editor of Tip.News and a contributor to PhillyDaily.

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Trump beats Harris to cap historic political comeback

Donald Trump is projected to be the 47th President of the United States after a historic victory over Vice President …

Real progress toward Scranton-to-NYC rail revival

The push to reinstate Amtrak service between Scranton and New York City has received a $9 million federal construction grant.

The British are coming ... to campaign in Pennsylvania?

Vice President Kamala Harris' ground game will apparently get a helping hand from across the pond.

3 arrests made at pro-Palestinian march in Philly

At least three people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian march through Philadelphia on Monday, according to Penn's campus newspaper.

Oklahoma schools' Bible order sparks new controversy

Oklahoma's controversial plan to mandate Bibles in public schools has raised new ethics questions.

Scientists want to dive into Great Lakes' unmapped depths

A push to map the bottom of the Great Lakes is gaining steam.

Biden Administration won't extend immigration program

A decision by President Joe Biden's administration will impact the immigration status of over 500K legal migrants in the U.S.

Philly food delivery driver shot, suspect at large

Cops are searching for a gunman who shot a food delivery driver on Monday in East Mount Airy.

Georgia chemical fire leads to haze, shelter order

Over 90,000 Georgia residents were told to shelter due to potentially dangerous air.

Lawsuit fighting for Congress back pay can proceed

A federal judge gave a House Republican and some congressional alumni the green light to sue for back pay.

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