Josh Shapiro

Measles Shapiro RFK

Gov. Shapiro blasts RFK Jr. for the CDC not counting Pennsylvania's measles-associated deaths

Task force to evaluate potential impacts of data centers in Philly

Mayor Cherelle Parker

Mayor Parker says she is working with Gov. Shapiro to 'preserve the essential mission' of Academy of Natural Sciences

Academy Natural Sciences future

Gov. Shapiro imposes restrictions on 'speculative' data centers and requires community approval on projects

PA data center restrictions

New Jersey among states suing Trump administration for demanding drivers' personal information

CDL Trump lawsuit

Nasdaq to extend lease at University City office and add 100 jobs in Philly

Josh Shapiro Nasdaq

From Saquon to Shapiro to SEPTA, here's what everyone is saying about LeBron James joining the Sixers

Lebron Sixers

Gov. Shapiro signs $50.8 billion compromise budget, despite some opposition in both parties

Josh Shapiro Budget

Delco man arrested for allegedly threatening to burn down Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion in Harrisburg

Shapiro arson threat

An AI chatbot posed as a licensed mental health provider, and Pennsylvania is suing the company behind it

Shapiro Lawsuit CharacterAI

Stacy Garrity says she would veto recreational marijuana bill as Pa. governor

Stacy Garrity Marijuana

Kylie Kelce plays basketball with Josh Shapiro on the roof of the capitol and compares Jason to the Phanatic

Kylie Kelce Josh Shapiro

N.J. files lawsuit to block ICE detention center in Roxbury Township

ICE Roxbury detention center

Montgomery County resolution blocks ICE from using property it owns

Montgomery County ICE

Cursive handwriting is making a comeback in Pennsylvania schools

pennsylvania cursive

Gov. Josh Shapiro is again pushing for Pa. to legalize marijuana, but advocates say it's a long shot in 2026

Marijuana Legalization PA

Gov. Shapiro on ICE operations in Minneapolis: 'It is time to terminate this mission'

Josh Shapiro GMA

Mastriano says God told him not to run for Pa. governor again in 2026

Mastriano no governor

Looking Back at 2025

Looking back at 2025: State budget standoff left SEPTA on the brink of fiscal collapse

SEPTA 2025 Review

Pennsylvania State Police commissioner leaving to join FBI

PSP commissioner leaving

Shapiro opposes tech giants' push to dismiss case about how data centers connect to electric grid

Data centers pjm grid

Company that cans White Claw, Monster Energy and others to open at former South Philly refinery site

Bellwether District Tenant

SEPTA, transport workers union reach new contract to avoid strike

SEPTA TWU Contract

SEPTA to fully restore Regional Rail service by late December with $220 million boost from PennDOT

SEPTA regional rail

Trump administration threatens Pa. over driver's licenses 'illegally' issued to immigrant truckers

Truckers PennDOT Trump

Sen. Fetterman opens up about depression and his strained relationship with Gov. Shapiro

Fetterman interview

Pennsylvania's new budget tightens cyber charter oversight, boosts school funding

PA budget schools

Pennsylvania abandons climate initiative to end five-month budget impasse

PA budget environment

Pa. environmentalists urge Gov. Shapiro not to exit climate program in exchange for budget deal

Pa. and N.J. want data centers to guarantee their own power supply

Mike Tyson pushes for safe, legal cannabis in Pennsylvania

Gov. Josh Shapiro's new memoir to offer insights on his rise to political stardom

Harrisburg man pleads guilty in Passover firebombing of Governor's Residence, gets 25-50 years

firebombing shapiro guilty

Man accused of firebombing Gov. Shapiro's residence to appear in court Tuesday

pa gov mansion arson

Gov. Shapiro warns Pennsylvania may 'go it alone' if power grid operator doesn't change

pa energy shapiro

Pennsylvanians should consult these medical organizations for vaccine advice — not the CDC, Gov. Shapiro says

Three months late: Pennsylvania is one of only two states without a budget for 2025-26

Gov. Shapiro warns of 'extremely dangerous' federal pressure being used to silence Jimmy Kimmel

SEPTA to restore full service by Sunday by using funding for capital projects

SEPTA funding approved

Pa. joins states racing to approve renewable projects before Trump ends tax credits

Pa. can't throw out mail-in ballots with incorrect dates on envelopes, federal court rules

Mail Ballots Pennsylvania

Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity to run for governor against Josh Shapiro

Gov. Josh Shapiro explains why he appeals to some Trump voters on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

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