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January 21, 2021 | 7:27 AM

6 takeaways from President Biden’s inauguration

The new president was sworn in Wednesday and made an inaugural address aimed at unity. Biden didn't sugarcoat, however, the hurdles to bringing Americans together, and he leaned into the challenges the U.S. faces, as he sees it.

By Domenico Montanaro/NPR

Erin Schaff

January 20, 2021 | 6:42 PM

Midstate voters share hopes for new presidential term

Biden took the stage a few minutes before noon Wednesday for his first address as president, while people in central Pennsylvania and across the nation witnessed the moment from afar.

By Alanna Elder and Sam Dunklau

Kimberly Paynter

January 20, 2021 | 6:00 PM

‘The first but not the last’: Philly-area Black women celebrate VP Harris with pearls and pride

By Taylor Allen and Layla A. Jones/WHYY

Elaine Thompson

January 20, 2021 | 3:53 PM

‘We’ve got a steep road ahead’: Around the U.S., people focus on the future

During his inaugural address, President Joe Biden spoke of renewal, resolve and the will of the people. Around the nation there was a feeling of cautious optimism.

By Tanya Ballard Brown/NPR

Patrick Semansky, Pool

January 20, 2021 | 11:50 AM

‘This is America’s day’: Biden’s inaugural address, annotated

President Biden called for a day of “renewal and resolve” as he takes office. Read fact checks and analysis of his remarks.

By NPR

Chang W. Lee

Updated: January 20, 2021 | 5:44 pm

Biden called for unity in his inaugural address. He might find it hard to come by

As Joe Biden is inaugurated, he is hoping to bring America together. But the country’s modern divisions didn’t begin and end with Trump.

By Domenico Montanaro/NPR

Evan Vucci

Updated: January 20, 2021 | 9:19 pm

What did Joe Biden do on his 1st day as president?

The signed actions include a mandate for masks on federal property, an action to rejoin the Paris climate agreement, and an order reversing Trump’s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization.

By Franco Ordonez, Ayesha Rascoe and Barbara Sprunt/NPR

Eric Thayer

January 18, 2021 | 9:56 AM

Biden’s inauguration is going to look very different. Here’s what to know

President-elect Biden will be sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts at noon ET on the Capitol’s West Front, as is tradition. It is anticipated there will be roughly 1,000 guests in attendance, the majority of whom will be members of Congress and their guests.

By Barbara Sprunt/NPR

J. Scott Applewhite

January 15, 2021 | 5:52 PM

Governor doubles Pennsylvania Guard sent to help Washington

Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday he’s sending about 1,000 more to help with the inauguration of Democrat Joe Biden on Wednesday. He’s previously deployed about 1,000 to Washington. Wolf has also called up about 450 Guard members to protect the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg and other possible targets of unrest.

By The Associated Press

J. Scott Applewhite

January 13, 2021 | 4:22 PM

About 20,000 National Guard members to deploy for inauguration, officials say

Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee said the Inauguration has been designated as a “special security event” adding that the final numbers of troops would come from the Secret Service, leaving open the possibility the numbers could fluctuate.

By Brakkton Booker/NPR

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