Vice President Kamala Harris gave a concession speech Wednesday afternoon after losing the presidential race to Donald Trump in a landslide election for Republicans. Harris said she congratulated Trump and pledged to engage in a peaceful transition of power but would not give up fighting for the issues that shaped her campaign. She urged Democrats to remain determined and politically engaged.
Building fires is temporarily prohibited on state game lands amid ongoing dry conditions, the Pennsylvania Game Commission said. The restrictions come as drought conditions have been declared in 35 Pennsylvania counties. There were 100 reported wildfires across the state in the past week.
A recount may happen in Pennsylvania without a clear winner in the too-close-to-call U.S. Senate race. Republican Dave McCormick's lead over Democrat Bob Casey is within the 0.5% margin that would trigger another tally.
Donald Trump's victory in Pennsylvania in Tuesday's presidential election was aided by improved performances in Philadelphia and its four collar counties. Trump flipped Bucks County red and made gains in Philadelphia, the state's most populous Democratic stronghold. Trump also saw big gains among Latino, Black and independent voters in his win over Kamala Harris.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. is accused of asking his teenage daughter to lie to investigators about the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of both of her parents at the family's home last winter. Atlantic County prosecutors said Small, 50, told his daughter to make false statements to authorities days before he and his wife, LaQuetta, were indicted. The couple have pleaded not guilty to the charges. Small now faces an additional charge of witness tampering.