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• Various locations, including the Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
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With Big Bus Tours , tourists can experience the unique history and beauty of Philadelphia from an authentic London-style double-decker bus, provided by Philadelphia Trolley Works.

These open-top tours of the city offer the most spectacular views and entertaining live commentaries from fully-trained and friendly guides.

The 90-minute tours stop at 25 spots around the city, including the National Constitution Center , the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Penn’s Landing . Tours are available in multiple languages.

Best of all, there are multi-day ticketing options so that ticket holders can set their own pace.

Guest can hop on and off at their leisure or just sit back and soak in the history and the sunshine.

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The Perfect Hotel Package for an Easy Philly Escape

The  Visit Philly Overnight Package — booked more than 190,000 times since 2001 — comes with free hotel parking (worth up to $100 in Center City Philadelphia), overnight hotel accommodations and choose-your-own-adventure perks.

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Our 90 minute Christmas Light tour takes you to all the best sites for viewing the holiday lights

Take the Philly By Night tour — an extension of the Big Bus Double Decker

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Allow Philadelphia's Premier Sightseeing Tour Company to show you the sights and tell you the tales of a city that forged a nation, cheered for Rocky, invented the soft pretzel, and is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall!

Whether you enjoy one of our daily Hop On/Hop Off tours, a Philly by Night tour, a walking tour of Historic Old City, a majestic horse drawn carriage tour, or a private electric car tour, our highly trained staff will enlighten and entertain you with historical tales, cultural highlights, and engaging stories of the city's past, present, and future. To maximize your sightseeing experience, choose a 2 Day or 3 Day Hop On/Hop Off Pass, a combination tour, or a specialty tour from the options below.

Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off Double Decker Sightseeing Tour Departs From SW Corner of 6th and Market Streets: 1 Day Pass

Experience Philadelphia from the top of a modern Double Decker Bus! See the cultural attractions and historic sites from one of our open top Double Decker buses. Professional Tour Guides bring old and new Philadelphia to life on our 90 minute fully narrated hop on/hop off tour.

Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off Double Decker Sightseeing Tour Departs From SW Corner of 6th and Market Streets: 2 Day Pass

Big bus hop-on hop-off double decker sightseeing tour departs from sw corner of 6th and market streets: 3 day pass.

Philly By Night Sightseeing Tour Departs from 12th & Filbert Streets

Want a taste of Historic Philadelphia under a starry night sky? The Philly By Night tour — an extension of the Big Bus Double Decker tour from Philadelphia Trolley Works — takes off nightly for a city-wide tour of Philadelphia’s most notable attractions. Suggested Boarding Time 7:30pm

*** We offer Private Philly By Night Tours all year for groups of 20 or more! Call 215-389-8687 for pricing. ***

Philly By Night Sightseeing Tour Departs from 12th & Filbert Streets: 1 Day Pass/Philly by Night Combo

Philly by night sightseeing tour departs from 12th & filbert streets: 2 day pass/philly by night combo.

Holiday Light Tour – Individuals

Hop aboard our classic Victorian trolley to experience the holiday lights in style. Our 90 minute Christmas Light tour takes you to all the best sites for viewing the holiday lights. We are the city of Brotherly Love, and a city of neighborhoods, that celebrate the holidays with unique light displays. Sing along to seasonal […]

Holiday Light Tour – Groups

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Franklin’s Footsteps Walking Tour

Private Groups only! Please call 215-389-8687 for more information.

Walk in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin and other Colonial Philadelphians who forged a nation. Walk along Philadelphia’s oldest streets and alleys and discover where the United States was born. The Franklin’s Footsteps Colonial Walking Tour is led by a professional guide in colonial dress and will take you past the Betsy Ross House, …

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*We are currently in the process of relocating the carriage operation. Our intention is to be back in service sometime this spring. You can refer to the announcements section of our homepage for updates.

Your Carriage Awaits! Sit back, relax, and experience Philadelphia’s history and other popular attractions aboard one of our stylish coaches. Journey back in time on an enchanting carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of Philadelphia’s Independence National Historic Park, Society Hill, and Old City. Your personal Guide will whisk you away on a leisurely ride through historic Philadelphia.

Go City All-Inclusive Pass

Discover over 30 top Philadelphia attractions and save with Go City. Your All- Inclusive Pass gives you 1, 2, 3, or 5 days to see and experience as much of the city as  possible. Visit the Betsy Ross House, get hands-on at the Franklin Institute of Science, hop on  an entertaining guided tour with Big Bus, meet the critters at Adventure Aquarium and so  much more! 

• Access to 30+ attractions for 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days
• Must-do attractions in Philadelphia such as Eastern State Penitentiary and the Philadelphia Zoo
• All on one app – download to your mobile device and scan your pass for  admission

Please note: The Go City All-Inclusive Pass is only valid for a 1 Day pass on the Big Bus even if you have a multiple day Pass.

Sightseeing in Philly? Create your own Philadelphia experience, including a Big Bus/Trolley Works tour. Save 40% or more on admission and skip most ticket lines with Philadelphia CityPASS. Visit any 3, 4 or 5 of Philadelphia’s 12 most loved attractions over a 9-day period, in any order you wish. No need to decide now, choose the attractions as you go. Cost starts at $49 (adult); $34 (child 3-12). Purchase ONLINE today and you will immediately receive mobile and printable tickets by email.

Please note: The Philadelphia City Pass is only valid for a 1 Day pass on the Big Bus even if you have a multiple day Philadelphia City Pass.

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See the whole city.

Philadelphia is a city full of rich history and a wide variety of landmarks and experiences, hundreds of which are within easy walking distance from one of our 28 hop-on/hop-off bus stops. Review the route map below for our City Sightseeing Philadelphia bus tours to help plan your visit to the City of Brotherly Love. The daytime hop-on/hop-off tour and the Founding Fathers and Mothers walking tour both begin at Stop 1 in front of the Bourse Building on Independence Mall, right across from the Liberty Bell and Independence National Historical Park, at 21 South 5th Street. The night tour does not include stops and begins at Stop 28 on the corner of 6th and Chestnut Streets across from Independence Hall, right next to the Liberty Bell and Independence National Historical Park. Please click on the map to view it in high resolution.

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Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour in Philadelphia

Experience Philadelphia with an expert-guided tour of the city on our hop-on, hop-off City Sightseeing Philadelphia double-decker bus tours . Choose from one-, two-, and three-day tickets, with multi-language audio commentary and a total of 28 stops over a 16 mile loop.

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BIG RED PEDAL TOURS

THE MOST UNIQUE AND FUN WAY TO EXPERIENCE PHILADELPHIA

What Makes Us Special?

The Big Red Pedicycle is a 15-guest bike. This open-air “tour bus” has 12 seats lining both sides for pedalers and a back bench for three riders to sit on. Riders work together to casually pedal the Big Red Pedicycle around Philly and stop at historic sites during the day and popular pubs at night. It is the perfect vehicle for historic tours, team-building events, school trips, pub crawls, bachelor/bachelorette parties, company outings, birthday parties, charity events and more!

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Big Red Pedal Tours offers a safe, green, healthy and fun way to explore one of America’s most exciting and historically rich cities.

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• A unique pedal-filled tour
• Laughs, laughs, and more laughs
• Incredible food, amazing bars
• Site seeing along the way
• Knowledgeable, and friendly guides
• Memories that will make you want to come back

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Which Philadelphia Bus Tours Are The Best?

This post reviews and compares the many different Philadelphia bus tours available to you, including hop-on-hop-off to night tours and trolleys. 

• Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tours
• Night Tours
• Combos and Discounts
• Walking Tours

HOP-ON-HOP-OFF PHILADELPHIA: BIG BUS

This may be one of the best ways to discover the birthplace of America. Explore the city at your own pace as you travel from one landmark to the next.

These services perform an entire circuit around Philadelphia and allow you to jump off at various locations for a closer look.

There are 2 commercial companies and one do-it-yourself option. Expect ticket prices to range from $30-$50 on average for the commercial tours.

BIG BUS TOURS

When it comes to the hop-on-hop-off tours, this company is one of the biggest names in the industry.

They offer services all over the world, providing narration and transportation for travelers everywhere.

In Philadelphia, they offer daily bus tours, trolley tours, and even horse and carriage tours .

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The full circuit will take you roughly 90 minutes to complete, giving you plenty of time to explore all of the different locations on this trip.

One ticket is good for both bus and trolley travel. A free courtesy shuttle is available from the airport and other areas such as the city center.

Live English tour guides on all buses, with audio in 11 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin, Korean and Arabic.  

They also offer a night tour option  as well as combination tickets .

The Philadelphia branch of Big Bus Tours has an incredibly high rating of 4 ½ of 5 stars on TripAdvisor and Get Your Guide ( read the reviews ). 

Ticket Prices

1-Day Ticket

• $35 for Adults
• $12 for Children (4-12 years)

2-Day Ticket

• $55 for Adults
• $18 for Children

3-Day Ticket

• $75 for Adults
• $26 for Children 
• More info and to book .

CITY SIGHTSEEING BUS TOURS  

(also known as Philadelphia Sightseeing)

City Sightseeing is also well known for providing hop-on-hop-off bus tours all around the country. In the City of Brotherly Love, they offer very similar services to what you’ll find with their competition.

This company provides live commentary in English for all of their tours. Headsets are available for tours in English, French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin.  

It takes about 90 minutes to complete the circuit, but there are so many significant locations to see that you might want to consider a multi-day pass.

Prices for their 2 and 3-day tickets are a little bit cheaper than Big Bus, which makes this an excellent alternative.  

They also offer night tours and combination tickets .

This bus tour currently has a  4 ½ out of 5-star  rating on TripAdvisor and Viator ( read the reviews ). 

Ticket Prices 

• 1-Day Ticket: $34 for Adults | $32 for Seniors | $12 for Children
• 2-Day Ticket: $54 for Adults | $51 for Seniors | $18 for Children
• 3-Day Ticket: $69 for Adults | $65 for Seniors | $26 for Children
• More information and to book .

PHILLY PHLASH

If you’re looking for a more affordable alternative to hop-on-hop-off tours, the city of Philadelphia actually offers their own special bus service for tourists.

With a total of 22 stops, the Philly Phlash will take you to almost all of the same locations as a major tour bus at a fraction of the cost.

Unfortunately, this transportation doesn’t offer any audio or a live guide and it doesn't run year-round.

That being said, if you’re considering one of our free guided or self-guided tours, the Phlash is an excellent method for getting around town. 

The services operate from 8:30 am until 6 pm (20:00) daily (May-August) and more limited service throughout the year (no service in January, February and half of March.

Buses typically run every 15 minutes.  

Surprisingly, this service has an excellent overall rating of 4 ½ out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor.  

Many reviewers feel that this bus is a convenient way to save money while discovering as much of the city as possible.

• $2 per ride | $5 for all-day pass | $7 for a Two-Day Pass | Children under 4 ride free
• SEPTA Pass/Key Card holders ride for free
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NIGHT BUS TOURS IN PHILADELPHIA

In addition to the standard hop-on-hop-off bus service, you will also find a few night tours in Philadelphia.

Although you won’t have the opportunity to hop off at various locations around the city, you will see a different side of Philly once the sun goes down. 

Each excursion includes live commentary. 

Unfortunately, these tour options are only available during the warmer months, so they won’t be accessible for anyone visiting during the winter.

PHILLY BY NIGHT- BIG BUS TOURS  

Whether you’re looking for a bit more than their typical bus trip or you just want to experience Philadelphia after dark, the Philly By Night tour should do the trick.

Clocking in at 120 minutes in length, the night tour will last about as long as a full circuit with their hop-on-hop-off service.

Starting in the spring, this bus tour will depart at 8 pm ( almost every night.

Although prices are comparable to their all-day tickets, you can actually save money by purchasing a combo pass . 

If possible, reviews for Philly By Night are even better than the ratings for their standard service.

• $30 for Adults | $20 for Children (Ages 4-12)
• Note: Courtesy shuttle available from Center City Hotels
• More info and to book

TWILIGHT PHILLY- CITY SIGHTSEEING TOURS  

Not to be outdone, this company also offers a very similar night tour entitled Twilight Philly .  Note that this bus tour is SEASONAL and only operates between the months of May and October, departing every night at 8 PM.

This trip will also last for approximately 90 minutes, giving you plenty of time to discover the city after dark. A local tour guide will provide a plethora of information about the various locations you will visit on your journey. 

• $30 for Adults | $20 for Children

COMBO DEALS & DISCOUNTS

If you plan on visiting a wide variety of locations in Philadelphia, you may want to consider one of the following options.

With a tourist attraction discount pass, you pay one lump sum for access to a lot of different locations and the transportation necessary to visit each landmark.

Plan out your itinerary ahead of time and save money on all of your activities!

PHILADELPHIA PASS  

Although this tourist pass will cost more per day than one of the bus tours listed above, it also includes admission to several attractions.

If you want to do more than just see the sights, the Philadelphia Pass is a great way to experience the city on a tight budget.

Each pass comes with a 2-day hop-on-hop-off ticket from Big Bus Tours.

Instead of just visiting each location and looking around, now you can actually gain entrance into landmarks and important sites such as the Betsy Ross House, the National Constitution Center, and One Liberty Observation Deck.

If you want to learn more about this opportunity, check out our comparison of each Philadelphia tourist pass .

• 1-Day Pass: $59 for Adults | $49 for Children
• 2-Day Pass: $89 for Adults | $79 for Children
• 3-Day Pass: $109 for Adults | $99 for Children
• 5-Day Pass: $129 for Adults | $119 for Children

Tip: Check their website for regular discounts!

Find out more information  here .

Much like their competitors, this company also works with Big Bus Tours to provide a free hop-on, hop-off bus ticket. However, you won’t have access to nearly as many attractions with the CityPASS.

Rather than offering admission to dozens of different locations, this tourist pass focuses on just four activities.

In addition to a bus tour, you’ll also gain entrance into the Franklin Institute, One Liberty Observation Deck, and your choice of either the Adventure Aquarium or Philadelphia Zoo.

The main advantage of this option is that you will have a total of 9 days to take advantage of each individual activity. 

General admission for all of these tours and attractions can cost over $90 without this pass.

If you’d rather take your time exploring the city, this might be one of the best ways to save some cash.

For more information, look at our comparison between each tourist pass .

• $55 for Adults | $35 for Children
• Find out more here .

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Pa. Republicans wrap up statewide bus tour with visit to Philadelphia suburbs

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David McCormick addresses an audience in Philadelphia on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 (screen capture).

MEDIA, Pa.— The Republican candidates for Pennsylvania statewide office embarked on a two-day statewide bus tour following Tuesday’s primary election, making six stops across the commonwealth. David McCormick, the GOP candidate for U.S. Senate, Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Auditor General Tim DeFoor and York County District Attorney Dave Sunday, the GOP nominee for state attorney general, wrapped the tour with a stop in the Philadelphia suburbs Thursday.

Pennsylvania Republican Party Chairman Lawrence Tabas said political strategy used to typically involve an intense blitz of campaigning in the 72 hours ahead of an election, but that such tactics would not work in the current cycle.

“The 72 hour intensity program began yesterday,” Tabas said Thursday. “We cannot beat Bob Casey , waiting until the fall. We cannot reelect Stacy and Tim and elect Dave Sunday waiting until the fall.” 

Tabas touted the support of former President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee. He said they described Pennsylvania as one of the two key states for the 2024 election. He boasted about recent data showing Republicans cutting into the Democratic Party’s voter registration advantage in Pennsylvania. Registered Democrats still outnumber Republicans in the commonwealth, but Tabas noted that Republicans were taking advantage of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s automatic voter registration order . 

Analysis: Pennsylvania GOP enjoys clean sweep of voter registration gains ahead of primary election

McCormick, who was the final speaker of the evening at the event at Towne House in Delaware County, said that the Republican Party is unified behind the four candidates for statewide office. 

“This is a team sport, this is the team,” McCormick said. “We’ve got to win this election.” 

Echoing his message on the campaign trail, McCormick said that the country is in “deep trouble,” and pinned the blame on President Joe Biden ’s administration and Casey.

The McCormick campaign released a digital ad on Wednesday that includes comments Casey made in 2006 criticizing then-incumbent U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) for voting with President George W. Bush 98% of the time, while pointing to Casey’s current voting record with the Biden administration.

Casey has criticized McCormick throughout the campaign for his recent residency in Connecticut and linked him to Trump , who lost the state in 2020.

Following the speech, the Capital-Star asked McCormick how he would differ from Trump, who he has endorsed for president .

McCormick said he had disagreed with Trump on the outcome of the 2020 election in his book Superpower in Peril: A Battle Plan to Renew America and argued that he’s “an independent voice.” 

When pressed about a specific policy issue where he currently disagrees with Trump, McCormick suggested that their positions on Ukraine may differ, saying it’s in America’s best interest to support Ukraine in defending itself against Russia. 

“The position I’ve taken publicly, which I’ve said over and over again, is that I believe we should support Ukraine,” McCormick said. “I’m not sure where President Trump is on that, exactly. I’ve heard him say a number of things.”

While Trump has been outspoken over various spending bills during the Biden administration, he didn’t specifically endorse or condemn the most recent vote to include funding for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has taken issue with Trump’s previous comments earlier in 2024, when Trump claimed he could stop Ukraine’s war with Russia in 24 hours.

“I’ve also said I was very disappointed with the bill that went through because it included $10 billion of economic assistance that was not military. It didn’t have any offsets, and it didn’t address the border problem,” McCormick added Thursday. “So I’ve tried to be very clear about what I believe, that may be an area that’s different. I’m not entirely sure.”

Sunday, who serves as York County’s District Attorney, will face former Democratic Auditor General Eugene DePasquale for attorney general, the only open statewide seat this year.

“I can tell you right now that the attorney general of Pennsylvania is the state’s chief law enforcement officer,” Sunday said. “And don’t forget that.”

“When you hear my opponent talk about it being other things, it is the chief law enforcement officer,” he added. “And if our community is not safe, nothing else matters.”

Garrity, who will face Democrat Erin McClelland in November, pointed to her office’s work on unclaimed property, returning military medals, and investing more money in Israel bonds as examples of why she deserves a second term in office. 

“They call us extremists because that’s the only thing they have,” Garrity said, referencing Democratic attacks. “They don’t have a leg to stand on.”

Democrats have criticized Garrity for participating in a pro-Trump rally on January 5, 2021 in Harrisburg, where she questioned the results of the 2020 presidential election. Garrity was the first statewide candidate in Pennsylvania to endorse Trump’s 2024 bid for the White House, calling Trump the “only one man I trust to get the job done” in the post.

DeFoor will go up against state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) in his bid for a second term. He touted his office’s focus on promoting financial literacy in schools and conducting various audits since being elected. 

“In 2020, I came to you as an unknown, asking for your help,” said DeFoor, who was then the Dauphin County Controller. “And I explained to you that if elected, there was one thing I was going to do and that was the job of the Auditor General, to follow the Pennsylvania fiscal code.”

“The Pennsylvania fiscal code doesn’t say “Republican auditor general do one thing and Democrat auditor general do another thing,” he added. “It simply states the auditor general shall do that and that’s what I did and that’s what I’m going to continue to do.” 

The evening also included speeches from down-ballot candidates like Alfe Goodwin, Republican Party nominee for the 5th Congressional District, seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Delaware). 

Goodwin didn’t mention Scanlon by name during her address. She said “our constitutional rights are not negotiable,” and blasted Democrats over a number of issues, including education. 

“I think the Department of Education is way too big,” she said. “I think we need transparency in our schools.” She railed against diversity initiatives in classrooms, saying parents needed to know “if your children are exposed to that.” 

“Heck, I said, ‘let’s just go for it and put cameras in the classroom’,” Goodwin added. “I mean, why not? We’re at the point now where that is what we need.” 

Goodwin, a former Philadelphia police officer, and former teacher, previously ran for office as a Libertarian candidate for the state House in 2022 and 2023. ​​If she wins the seat, Goodwin would become the second Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in Congress. 

All of the Pennsylvania Republican Party-backed candidates won their bids for the party nomination in Tuesday’s primary election. However, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley received more than 16% of the GOP vote for president, despite dropping out of the race in March. 

While the Biden campaign is actively attempting to persuade Haley voters to support him over Trump, referencing past insults Trump has thrown at Haley , Tabas said he’s “not at all” worried about losing those Haley voters in November. 

When asked why he thought Haley received double-digit numbers of votes, mainly in the Philadelphia suburbs, he did not answer directly, instead saying Democrats should be asked why there’s a movement to vote “uncommitted” in some states. 

Biden makes unions and steel the focus of his first 2024 visit to Pittsburgh

In 2020, Biden racked up big margins in Philadelphia and its collar counties, winning all of them by double digits, with the exception of Bucks County , where Biden bested Trump by 4 points.

Biden has visited the Philadelphia-region on four different occasions during the 2024 cycle, including a speech in Delaware County one day after delivering his State of the Union address in March. Biden emphasized abortion rights during that speech, as Democrats continue to highlight the differences between the two parties on that issue.

On Thursday night, none of the candidates referenced Roe v. Wade, the Dobbs decision, or abortion during their speeches. 

In 2022, Democrats John Fetterman and Josh Shapiro all won Philadelphia and its surrounding counties by wide margins over Republicans Mehmet Oz and Doug Mastriano. 

Despite Democratic momentum in the region, Tabas is confident that their ticket will do well.

“We’re gonna do well in the southeast, very well. We’re gonna win Bucks County,” Tabas told the Capital-Star. “We’re going to be very competitive in these other counties as well.”

Asked if he thinks all of the statewide candidates will win Bucks County, Tabas reiterated his positive outlook. 

“Since we’re not betting money on it, I’m gonna say yes,”  he said.

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Nuggets' Jamal Murray questionable for Game 5 vs. Lakers with calf strain

Murray appeared to sustain the injury in Saturday's Game 4 loss to the Lakers.

Michael Penix is a Falcon, favorite RB & OL landing spots with Nate Tice | The Exempt List

Less than 24 hours after the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft, Charles McDonald and Nate Tice give their thoughts and key takeaways, including Charles' reaction to the Atlanta Falcons taking Michael Penix Jr, the Denver Broncos overdrafting Bo Nix, Spencer Rattler to the New Orleans Saints and Charles and Nate's favorite running back and offensive line landing spots. Charles and Nate finish off the show with a dueling draft of day three selections, where they each draft a pick from rounds four through seven (and a kicker in round six) so they can track how their picks do throughout their rookie seasons.

NBA playoffs: Huge Mavericks comeback falls short in 116–111 loss to Clippers in Game 4

The Los Angeles Clippers blew a 31-point lead to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of their first-round NBA playoff series before toughing out a 116–111 victory.

Texans WR Tank Dell sustains 'minor injury' in mass shooting, was reportedly 1 of 10 shot at Florida nightclub

Tank Dell is in "good spirits" after being reportedly being "caught in the crossfire" of the shooting that left 10 injured at a Florida nightclub.

NASCAR: Denny Hamlin gets win No. 3 of 2024 at Dover

Hamlin held off Kyle Larson over the final 15 laps.

McConnell stands by Trump immunity stance, criticizes Tucker Carlson's 'destructive' rhetoric

University leaders need to "control" pro-Palestinian protestors, the Senator said.

Chiefs move ahead of 49ers as Super Bowl LIX favorites following 2024 NFL Draft

Kansas City was the No. 2 favorite behind San Francisco ahead of the draft.

Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo both out for Bucks-Pacers Game 4

The Bucks face Game 4 with a 2-1 deficit and both of their All-Stars sidelined.

Colorado's Deion Sanders: 'I do not plan on following my kids to the NFL'

The Buffaloes went 4-8 in Sanders' first season as head coach.

Pa. primary election: Sean Dougherty defeats incumbent in state House race; Eugene DePasquale and Dave Sunday win attorney general nominations

A tight race remained in a West Philadelphia-based Pennsylvania House district.

One race remained too close to call after Pennsylvania's primary election Tuesday. Follow live updates Wednesday.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump officially won their primaries, setting the stage for a November rematch .

The primary cemented the high-profile Senate match-up between Democratic incumbent Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick.

Republican Dave Sunday and Democrat Eugene DePasquale won their parties' nominations for attorney general, one of the most-competitive and highest-profile races on the ballot .

Few issues were reported at Philadelphia-area polling places throughout the day, though turnout was generally reported to be low .

Here's how The Inquirer is reporting the results of Pennsylvania's primary election .

Follow along with live Pennsylvania election results for federal races and state row offices and the Pennsylvania legislature .

Follow live Pennsylvania primary election updates Wednesday

One race – the Democratic primary for the West Philly-based 10th state House District – remained too close to call after Pennsylvania's primary election Tuesday. Follow live updates Wednesday. 

Follow live updates Wednesday.

West Philly state house race too close to call

Cass Green, the progressive Democrat who was one of two candidates hoping to unseat Amen Brown in the 10th state House District primary, addressed the couple dozen supporters left at the Painted Bride shortly after 11:30 p.m.: The race was too close to call.

Still, she was optimistic.

Protesters urged Pa. Dems to cast ‘uncommitted’ votes against Joe Biden. The primary showed an uptick in write-ins.

Preliminary primary voting results from the state’s largest Democratic counties showed a higher percentage of write-in votes on the Democratic presidential party line than in the 2020 presidential primary, a possible sign of protest votes cast against President Joe Biden .

Progressive organizers mounted a campaign urging voters to write in “uncommitted” as a protest vote over Biden’s ongoing support to Israel in its monthslong war against Hamas that has claimed tens of thousands of Palestinian lives. The group known as Uncommitted PA hoped to send a message to Biden in a critical swing state he’ll need in November.

Summer Lee supporters praise her 'principled stances'

Shortly before midnight, supporters of U.S. Rep. Summer Lee continued to hang out at the extravagant Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, which can be seen from the Roberto Clemente Bridge.

“Summer Lee for Congress” was projected in the middle of a split stairwell that led to her party, and a black, white, and gold step-and-repeat donned the same message upstairs.

Democratic primary for West Philly-based Pa. House district too close to call

The Democratic primary for the West Philadelphia-based 10th District of the Pennsylvania House was too close to call late Tuesday night, with State Rep. Amen Brown holding a narrow lead over progressive challenger Cass Green.

The three-way primary was a rematch between Brown, 36; Green, 64, a community organizer; and radio personality Sajda “Purple” Blackwell, 47, who was a distant third. The Democratic district includes Mantua, Powelton, and parts of University City and Logan Square.

Philly voters approve ballot measure giving community groups legal protections

For years, neighborhood groups in Philadelphia have urged local officials to provide them with legal protections due to their city-sanctioned involvement in zoning matters, which could place them at odds with monied business owners.

Now Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will have to figure out how to indemnify Registered Community Organizations (RCOs), after Philadelphia voters approved a ballot question Tuesday requiring the city to do so.

Sean Dougherty and Aizaz Gill win primaries for Northeast Philly state House seat

Sean Dougherty unseated seven-term incumbent State Rep. Kevin Boyle in Tuesday’s Democratic primary Tuesday in a Northeast Philadelphia district and will advance to the general election in a critical race that could help determine which party controls the state House.

House Democrats poured more than $300,000 into Dougherty’s campaign in Northeast Philadelphia in recent weeks, hoping to unseat Boyle – who sought reelection without the party’s support as his family said he’s struggling with a serious mental health condition.

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee frames win as proof of the strength of progressive politics

In her victory speech Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee framed her win as proof of the strength of progressive politics.

“Our movement is stronger than every GOP billionaire that exists,” she said. “Our movement is stronger than any wedge issue, is stronger than any opportunist.”

Erin McClelland stunned by upset over State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro: 'The only endorsement that matters is the one on election day'

Erin McClelland, the Democratic nominee for state treasurer, said she was stunned by her upset over the party-backed candidate State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D., Erie). But she knew she had the right policy-focused message for voters.

Bizzarro had outraised McClelland 5-to-1 and received dozens of endorsements from advocacy organizations across the state.

Joe Khan concedes in Democratic race for attorney general: 'It's hard to come all this way and come up a little short'

For much of the night, attorney general candidate Joe Khan trailed in the polls at around 15% of the vote; just after 10 p.m., the Associated Press called the race for Eugeune DePasquale, one of Khan's five competitors.

"As much as I wanted me to be the nominee, as much as you wanted me to be the nominee, It doesn't look like that's going to happen," Khan told his supporters, saying he had just gotten off the phone with DePasquale, telling the candidate he had his support.

Former TV news anchor Stelson says she's ready to take on U.S. Rep. Scott Perry

Janelle Stelson, a former WGAL television news anchor, who won a tough six-way primary Democratic race Tuesday to face Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in the fall, said she’s ready for another fight to win the 10th District.

In a social media post Tuesday night, Stelson, 63, called Perry an “insurrectionist.”

Erin McClelland defeats State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro in Democratic primary surprise upset

Erin McClelland defeated State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro on Tuesday, despite key endorsements Bizzarro secured from the state Democratic party and the last Democrat to hold the office.

A resident of the Pittsburgh suburbs, McClelland has worked in mental health and substance abuse treatment, most recently for the Allegheny County Department of Human Services. She argued that experience prepared her to manage Pennsylvania’s finances and pledged not to invest the state’s pension funds in foreign holdings.

Democrats are 'all going to unite and work as hard as we can' in November, State Rep. Jared Solomon says

State Rep. Jared Solomon, who was one of five Democrats seeking the nomination for attorney general, had not officially conceded as of 10 p.m. but thanked supporters and said he would back the winning Democrat in November.

Moments later, the Associated Press called the race for his opponent, Eugene DePasquale. He will take on Republican nominee Dave Sunday, the York County District Attorney, in November.

State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta gives victory speech: 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart'

In his victory speech, State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta thanked the 100 of so people who gathered to wait out his win.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he said, excited but seemingly not surprised about a triumph that had been widely predicted.

Eugene DePasquale wins Democratic primary election for attorney general

Former Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale won Tuesday night’s Democratic primary election for attorney general in a crowded field and will face York County District Attorney Dave Sunday, who handily won the Republican primary, in the November general election.

DePasquale, 52, was one of five Democratic candidates vying to become the state’s next top prosecutor. He was the only Democrat in the field who has previously held statewide elected office and the only one from Western Pennsylvania, with the rest hailing from the southeast.

'Accountability and redemption is what we need,' Dave Sunday says in victory speech

Shortly after the Republican attorney general primary was called in his favor, York County district attorney Dave Sunday walked down from the makeshift campaign headquarters at his election party to applause.

"It's a great night in York County," said State Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill before introducing Sunday.

Dave McCormick accepts Republican nomination: 'Pennsylvania deserves better than Bob Casey'

The energy was contagious as countless supporters crowded the upstairs of Mario’s East Side Saloon in Pittsburgh chanting “Dave! Dave! Dave!” as he stood in front of an American flag backdrop, clapping along with his wife Dina, to accept the Republican nomination. He said he and Dina just got off their bus, which he’s using to tour across the state as part of his campaign. He jokingly said he likes to refer to the tour as their “second honeymoon.

McCormick started his speech by praising Dina, and the crowd also chanted her name.

Republican State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie will take on Democrat U.S. Rep Susan Wild

Longtime Republican State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie will take on Democrat U.S. Rep Susan Wild in November as she seeks to defend the Lehigh Valley swing district.

The Associated Press declared Mackenzie the winner of the three-way race that also featured Maria Montero and Kevin Dellicker.

Trump in interview with Action News says Biden is destroying 'places like Philadelphia and Pennsylvania'

Former President Donald Trump did a one-on-one interview with Philadelphia ABC affiliate Action News via satellite from New York, where he’s sitting through a hush-money criminal trial.

Trump talked to Action News Tuesday morning as Pennsylvanians headed to the polls on primary day.

State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta wins Democratic race for auditor general

Malcolm Kenyatta, a Democratic state representative who represents North Philadelphia, defeated Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley Tuesday. He advances to the November general election, and will take on Republican incumbent Timothy DeFoor.

The auditor general serves as the state’s fiscal watchdog and reviews government departments and agencies. DeFoor was elected in 2020 and did not face a GOP primary opponent this year.

Janelle Stelson wins Democratic primary to face U.S. Rep. Scott Perry

Janelle Stelson, a former WGAL television news anchor, won the Democratic primary to face U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in the fall in a central Pennsylvania congressional race that’ll be closely watched.

Stelson, 63, previously asked Perry, a six-term Republican incumbent, questions as a nonpartisan journalist. Now, she’ll answer questions herself, in competition with him. The 10th Congressional District includes Dauphin County and parts of York and Cumberland Counties.

Sean Dougherty enters election night party to supporters' applause

Sean Dougherty arrived around 9 p.m. and entered the bar to claps from supporters. He shook hands and hugged those gathered at the bar making his way around the room which was filled with around 40 people.

Asked how he felt about the voter turnout today he said, “I don’t know the numbers. I understand that it’s a very low turnout, which is disappointing, but I understand it’s a primary. But I’m still waiting on the final returns,” he said.

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee staves off Bhavini Patel

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, a progressive Democrat, staved off a moderate challenger to retain her Pittsburgh-area seat Tuesday.

Lee defeated Bhavini Patel, overcoming criticism that she was too far to the left for the district and too critical of President Joe Biden. Lee will likely face Republican business executive James Hayes in November.

Dave Sunday wins GOP primary race for Pa. attorney general

York County District Attorney Dave Sunday won the Republican primary for attorney general.

Sunday, 48, rode the state Republican Party’s endorsement and his record as a prosecutor to the Republican nomination over State Rep. Craig Williams (R., Delaware).

Dave Sunday's supporters gather in York

An hour after polls closed, about 100 people waited inside the Central Market House in downtown York, hoping for news of Dave Sunday's victory in the Republican primary for attorney general.

Sunday, the York County district attorney, is backed by the state Republican Party. Prominent Republicans, such as Commonwealth Partners head Matt Brouillette, State Rep. Seth Grove, and State Rep. Dawn Keefer, mingled with Sunday's supporters next to the market's food stalls and coffee shops, which were closed for the night.

Tuesday's election was 'relatively calm and successful,' Pa. Secretary Al Schmidt says

Tuesday was a “relatively calm and successful primary election” Pennsylvania Secretary Al Schmidt told reporters during a briefing Tuesday night.

Over the course of the day, Schmidt said, his office’s voter hotline received about 600 calls. By comparison, he said the hotline received around 3,600 calls during the 2020 primary election and 1,100 calls during the 2022 primary election.

U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans thanks supporters after primary win: 'I do not take your support lightly'

Democratic U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans, who likely secured a fifth term by fending off a Democratic challenger Tuesday, took to social media shortly after the primary election to say he’s ready to “fight like crazy” for the 3rd Congressional District.

“Thank you to all of the voters of the 3rd Congressional District for voting for me. I do not take your support lightly and I'm ready to fight like crazy to make sure our Democratic slate wins in November. Tonight we celebrate and tomorrow let's get to work!”

State Rep. Amen Brown awaits results in Parkside

Supporters of State Rep. Amen Brown (D., Phila.) gathered at Cafe Breezes in Parkside on Tuesday night and broke into applause when the initial results were posted online.

In the first batch of votes, which were all mail-in ballots, Brown had a lead over progressive community organizer Cass Green and radio personality Sajda “Purple” Blackwell.

Sean Dougherty's supporters gather for election party in Northeast Philly

At The Red Rooster Inn, green tinsel was hung up on the wall and at least 10 televisions were playing a Phillies vs. the Cincinnati Reds game, as people trickled into the bar around 8:30 p.m., where some 35 people had gathered for Sean Dougherty’s election party.

Supporters, some dawning T-shirts that said “Sean Dougherty for State Representative” sat at tables drinking beers or mingling on the high top chairs at the bar. A rendition of “Fast Car” by Luke Combs played over the speakers. A buffet with trays of pork, roast beef and pasta, was set up.

Jared Solomon awaits results in Democratic race for attorney general in Northeast Philly: 'I had an absolute blast'

A few dozen supporters of Democratic candidate for attorney general Jared Solomon gathered in the back of BUCCANN, a Dominican restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia, to watch returns roll in as dance music blared.

His voice hoarse after months of campaigning, Solomon — a state representative — said he felt confident he'd prevail and reflected on what was his first statewide campaign.

Fitzpatrick on primary victory: 'Our community has spoken with an overwhelming voice'

After his victory in Tuesday’s primary election, incumbent U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate Republican, said his district was “not far-left or far-right, we are centrist and pragmatic.”

Fitzpatrick, a former FBI agent, defeated challenger and anti-abortion activist Mark Houck in the GOP primary for the 1st Congressional District.

Rep. Amen Brown accused of wrongfully campaigning inside polling places

Nearly every Philadelphia election, authorities receive complaints about political operatives flouting election law by trying to campaign inside polling places — and Tuesday was no exception.

The District Attorney’s Office received 11 reports of illegal electioneering throughout the day. While the office does not confirm individual investigations, The Inquirer identified a target of at least one complaint: State Rep. Amen Brown.

District Attorney Larry Krasner attends election night party for Cass Green

Supporters and volunteers for Cass Green, the community organizer running to unseat Amen Brown in the 10th state House District, filled the Painted Bride in West Philadelphia.

The room was abuzz as dozens of people trickled in to the tunes of disco, hip-hop, and pop.

Supporters of Democratic attorney general candidate Joe Khan await results in Bucks County

The fate of Democrat Joe Khan's candidacy for attorney general could be decided steps from where he elevated his profile as Bucks County's solicitor.

Around 8:30 p.m. at Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar in Doylestown, the county seat, the grooves of MGMT's "Electric Feel" soundtracked a somber room full of patrons - most of them unaffiliated with the campaign - downing beers as they watched the Phillies struggle on the road.

Rep. Dwight Evans fends off Tracey Gordon

Democratic U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans has likely secured a fifth term in Congress, fending off a Democratic challenger Tuesday.

Evans defeated former Philadelphia Register of Wills Tracey Gordon Tuesday. No Republican is seeking to challenge him in November.

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick beats out Mark Houck in GOP primary for 1st Congressional District

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate Republican, staved off a challenge from the right to win his party's nomination to retain his suburban district.

Fitzpatrick, a former FBI agent who has represented Bucks County in the U.S. House since 2017, beat anti-abortion activist Mark Houck Tuesday in the GOP primary for the 1st Congressional District.

Biden and Trump officially win Pa. primary races

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump officially won Pennsylvania’s presidential primary Tuesday as the campaigns prepare for a November rematch pitting two vastly different leadership styles and political visions for the nation against each other.

Their primary victories were a foregone conclusion, but the closely contested general election will hinge on which of the deeply unpopular candidates is able to build a coalition in swing states like Pennsylvania.

Sen. Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick win uncontested primaries

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick won uncontested primaries in Pennsylvania Tuesday, launching what is expected to be one of the most expensive and politically consequential Senate contests in state history.

McCormick lost the 2022 Republican Senate primary to celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz by less than half a percentage point, but this time around the former hedge fund CEO and combat veteran coalesced support early to clear an easy path to the nomination.

Polls are closed for Pennsylvania primary voting

Polls closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday for Pennsylvania primary election, marked by what appears to be low turnout throughout the region likely because of uncontested federal races, including president.

The Inquirer will be reporting results throughout the night.

Montco voters see 'uncommitted' vote as a 'way to use our voice and not risk the election'

At the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, a polling place official estimated that about half of their votes today had been college students.

Two of those students, Emma Gross, 21, an international studies major, and Celia Huey, 19, an education and psychology major, both who attend Bryn Mawr College, said they voted uncommitted for Biden to send a message of protest about his handling of the situation in Gaza.

South Philly voter focused on 'the economy, safety, security on the streets'

Brian Newswanger, 65, has been a Republican since he was 18. Although he works in real estate, where construction costs have become a big problem, he says the economy is only one of the issues that brought him out today.

“The economy, safety, security on the streets,” said Newswanger, after leaving the Mummers Museum on Washington Avenue, where he voted.

Why is the contest for attorney general one of the most important PA races?

What time do polls close in pennsylvania.

It's election day in Pennsylvania, with voters set to decide on their nominees for attorney general and other row offices , as well as some contested races for U.S. house and state seats.

Polls will remain open in Philadelphia and across the commonwealth until 8 p.m. As long as you're in line by 8 p.m., you'll be permitted to vote.

Sen. Nikil Saval is 'committed to defeating Trump,' but wouldn't say whether he voted for Biden

State Sen. Nikil Saval arrived at the Arch Street Presbyterian Church polling station in the shadow of the Comcast Center around 5:30 p.m. The unopposed Democrat enthusiastically talked to voters about the Whole Home Repair program, an initiative that he championed.

Throughout the day, Saval heard voters’ concerns about the election in November and fear of former-President Donald Trump returning to the White House.

Where to find Pa. primary election results, and how The Inquirer is reporting them

When polls close at 8 p.m. April 23, the results of primary elections for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, Pennsylvania State House and Pennsylvania Attorney General will start trickling in.

The Philadelphia Inquirer will post results live for all races during the course of the night.

'Nobody's complaining' about misprint that put Sen. Bob Casey in the wrong spot on sample ballot

Sen. Bob Casey is a household name in Pennsylvania politics. But his ballot number proved a bit more elusive in Tuesday’s election — for his friends in the Democratic party, at least.

A misprint on the Democratic City Committee’s sample ballot of endorsed candidates accidentally listed Casey as number “2” instead of his correct “3" position on the ballot.

'Uncommitted' Northwest Philadelphia voter hopes to send message to President Biden

Rachel Elfenbein voted for Biden in 2020. This year, she wrote “uncommitted” on her ballot to send the president a message on his stand on the Israel-Hamas war.

Elfenbein was inspired by how the “uncommitted’ vote won Michigan two Democratic delegates, back in February.

Ridley Township voters focused on the economy and crime

For Republican voters casting their ballot at Ridley High School, two of the biggest issues driving the presidential election are the economy and concerns about crime.

“I'm a senior citizen on a fixed income,” said Marion Severson, 75, a republican of about 40 years. “Every time I go to the store I have to leave something behind.”

Scenes from primary election day across the Philly region

In south philly, a lack of excitement about down ballot races.

For Wesley Wheatley, 42, of South Philadelphia’s Whitman neighborhood says that primary elections are the most important time to vote — especially on down ballot races.

A registered Democrat who has been voting since he was 18, Wheatley says that primaries and off-year elections with low voter turnout give those who do turn out more power.

In Northeast Philly, a focus on crime

Regardless of who wins Tuesday's primary, voters in Bustleton , Rockledge, Rhawnhurst, and Fox Chase are hoping the election cycle will usher in a cohort of politicians who can work together to address what they view as an uptick in crime.

“It’s been getting worse in Fox Chase,” said 63rd ward Democratic committeeperson Veronica Baruch, 73, who’s lived on and off in the area for 15 years.

Judge orders removal of fraudulent sample ballots in contested North Philly race

Some North Philadelphia voters were given sample ballots on Tuesday suggesting the city’s Democratic party had endorsed a pastor accused of making anti-LGBT comments over State. Rep. Malcolm Kenetta, the openly gay Democratic incumbent in the 181st State House District.

One problem: the ballots were fraudulent.

At South Jazz Kitchen, two candidates for attorney general feel confident

As politicians from across the city made their way into South Jazz Kitchen for the luncheon sponsored by U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans every election day, so did two candidates vying for attorney general : Philly’s former chief public defender Keir Bradford-Grey and Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer .

Both candidates said they were feeling confident about their chances in today’s election. The race for attorney general has been relatively sleepy, despite it being the most competitive race on today’s primary ballot .

At Famous 4th Street Deli, concern over low voter turnout

At the Famous 4th Street Deli in Queen Village, many of the more than two dozen politicos and elected officials who gathered for the traditional election day lunch were worried about one thing, and it wasn’t the daunting size of the reubens.

“It’s a very low turnout,” said State Rep. Danilo Burgos (D., Phila.), who is running unopposed in Tuesday’s primary. “It’s very slow. It’s concerning.”

Low turnout at voting stations in Center City and Delco

Candidate signs were noticeably missing at the entrance to the voting station at General George A. McCall elementary and middle school in Center City .

The only person handing out campaign fliers was Bridget O’Toole, who made a last pitch on behalf of Democratic Attorney General candidate Jared Solomon.

Republican Pa. house candidate getting some help from his father

Peter Gill has been handing out election literature outside the Rhawnhurst School since 7 a.m. 

Delco DA on his race for attorney general nomination: 'I'm having the time of my life'

Around 10 a.m., Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer greeted voters and volunteers outside the Chester Senior Center.

“I’m having the time of my life,” he told a passing driver as he leaned through the car window to shake their hand. “What could be more fun?”

In Franklin Township, biggest issue isn't on the ballot

In Franklin Township, Chester County , one of the area’s biggest issue’s — a proposed campground at Big Elk State Park — wasn’t on the ballot, but evidence of the controversy was everywhere.

“Save Big Elk” signs were staked into the grass, among the dozens of signs for candidates outside the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church.

'Can’t believe that we’re doing this again': In Ardmore, voters focused on the Biden-Trump rematch

Voter turnout was slow at the polling station inside Lower Merion High School in Ardmore early Tuesday morning — and voters in the Main Line Democratic stronghold talked less about their excitement for President Joe Biden and more about their fear and shock over his coming rematch with former President Donald Trump.

“People can’t believe that we’re doing this again,” said Ray Courtney, commissioner for Ward 5 in Lower Merion Township, who talked with voters as he worked an information table at the high school.

'We have to keep the majority': In Bucks County, tentative support for Brian Fitzpatrick

Wallace Simpkins, 76, of Warrington, voted Republican — “not even a question.” He said border security was a top concern: “We want to close the borders, the whole nine yards.”

He enthusiastically voted for former president Donald Trump. A retired gas worker who supports drilling in the Marcellus Shale , Simpkins said Trump was “for ‘drill, baby, drill.’“ He said Trump was being unfairly prosecuted, and that perception would be worsened if Trump were convicted: “If they put him in jail, that’s a lock. He’s in.”

More 'uncommitted' voters in Swarthmore

By 9 a.m., fewer than 40 voters had shown up to cast their primary ballots at the Swarthmore -Rutledge School in Delaware County.

As birdsong cut through the morning quiet, several students walked over from nearby Swarthmore College to voice their discontent with President Joe Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza by voting “uncommitted.”

'It's good for your health': Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon encourages everyone to vote

Slow morning at the polls.

Morning voting got off to a slow start at St. Thomas Cyro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church in Bustleton on Tuesday morning, where only seven people had voted by 8 a.m.

Parishioners filing in for morning Mass vastly outnumbered voters.

Voters trickle into Neshaminy High School

People trickled into Neshaminy High School in Langhorne Tuesday morning, for a primary that appeared to be drawing the type of voter who always shows up at the polls.

“If you want to speak up, you have to vote,” said Judy McGullam, 77, of Langhorne, a “strong Democrat” who voted along with her husband Dennis McGullum, 81.

'I felt very ready': Philly teen casts her first-ever vote

Amelia Baird turned 18 in December, and on Tuesday she cast her first vote. Outside Summit Presbyterian Church in Mount Airy, Baird said her AP government class at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy had prepared her well.

“I felt very ready,” Baird said. She is a newly registered Democrat.

Philadelphia 2024 ballot question, explained

Philadelphia voters will see one question on their ballots Tuesday, asking:

Should the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to require the city to provide for the indemnification and defense of registered community organizations in connection with claims made against them arising directly out of their lawful participation in the city’s zoning variance process?

Democrats again dominate mail-ballot requests

Pennsylvania had approved mail and absentee ballots for about 10% of the state’s registered voters as of Monday, according to election officials at the State Department.

About half of the approved ballots had been returned and submitted to the state by Monday, it said.

Five things we’re watching for in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary

The presidential primary election winners in Pennsylvania may be a foregone conclusion but there are still plenty of other storylines to watch for on Tuesday.

What turnout looks like in the state, how voters in different geographic areas turnout relative to past years, and whether voters sit out of the presidential election could offer clues for both parties in a critical swing state ahead of November.

» READ MORE: Five things we’re watching for Tuesday

— Julia Terruso

Democrats’ registration numbers slip in Pa., Philly

Democrats hold a registration lead across the state, however their numbers have dropped about 5%, compared with those for the 2020 presidential primary.

Republican registrations have increased about 5% since 2020 — and about 10% since 2016. But Democrats still hold about a 53-47 advantage — 3.9 million to 3.5 million — according to figures from the Pennsylvania State Department.

Weather will be primarily favorable

Primary day is getting off to a chilly start — the National Weather Service posted frost advisories across much of Pennsylvania — but nothing in the forecasts should discourage people from voting.

Most of the state will have sun between the times the polls open and when they close at 8 p.m., right around the times of sunset and the rising of the full moon.

What’s open and closed in and around Philly for the primary election: Trash pickup, mail, grocery stores, and more

Pennsylvania’s primary election is upon us, and although some businesses adjust their hours to allow employees opportunities to vote, it is not recognized as a federal holiday — meaning most, if not all, establishments will be open during their regular business hours.

All polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. There is mail delivery and banks will be open.

» READ MORE: What’s open and closed in and around Philly for the primary election: Trash pickup, mail, grocery stores, and more

— Sam Ruland

Pennsylvania primary election voters guide

Primary elections are held to determine who will represent each political party in the general election. Pennsylvania holds closed primaries, meaning that only members of a political party can vote in its primary.