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3 things to watch in the aftermath of arson attack on Shapiro, family

Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, was arraigned Monday evening and is charged with attempted murder and setting fire to the governor’s residence.

News & Politics

Horror, relief and support: Social media reactions to arson attack on Gov. Shapiro and family

Social media condemnation of the arson attack that could have claimed the lives of Shapiro and his family was widespread and bipartisan, both across the commonwealth and the nation.

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Gov. Shapiro, family safe after arsonist targets governor's mansion

State Police say an arsonist set fire to the governor’s residence early Sunday morning.

Capitol Beat

PA House passes bill creating criminal offense for tracking device-based stalking

The legislation heads to the Senate after passing with a 201-2 vote.

Health Care

Opinion: It’s time to Washington-proof your health care

State Rep. Tarik Khan explains how Democrats in Harrisburg are working to protect access to health care.

Campaigns & Elections

GOP appeals federal judge’s mail-in ballot decision

A federal judge ruled this week that Pennsylvania’s date requirement for mail ballots ‘does not pass constitutional muster.’

News & Politics

Opinion: SNAP judgment: We aren’t doing enough to help food-insecure Pennsylvanians

Taking the challenge to live on the average $6/day food benefits program underscores the struggle faced by millions of Americans to feed themselves and their loved ones.

Policy

Warehouses have become PA’s biggest cash crop – for better and worse

A look at how Pennsylvania became a warehouse and logistics powerhouse – and how local communities are making sure they don’t get boxed out.

Politics

Democrats pick up state Senate seat as they win 2 special elections in PA

Pennsylvania Democrats flipped a state Senate seat and retained their state House majority.

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Technology

Shapiro says AI has ‘real promise’ as he unveils pilot program results

The governor said the state will be providing more employees with AI training and tools.

Capitol Beat

Bipartisan paid family leave bill advances in Pennsylvania House

The legislation, known as the Family Care Act, would provide eligible residents with between 12 and 20 weeks of paid leave.

General Assembly

Doug Mastriano calls on Congress to support DOGE as he backs state-level DOGE bill

The former candidate for governor has sponsored legislation seeking to create a state-level Department of Government Efficiency.

Philadelphia

‘Under Pressure’: American democracy’s future gets debated in its birthplace

TED Talks kick off Philadelphia’s celebration of its role in America’s 250-year-old democracy.

U.S. Congress

Here are the Pennsylvanians on the guest list for President Donald Trump’s 2025 address to Congress

Teacher Marc Fogel and the family of Corey Comperatore are among the Pennsylvanians attending Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.

News & Politics

7 Pennsylvania mayoral races to watch in 2025

Voters in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Erie and other cities will elect mayors this year.

Capitol Beat

4 takeaways from Pennsylvania’s latest bird flu briefing

Experts said the threat from avian flu is unlikely to dissipate in the near future.

News & Politics

The Philadelphia Eagles could land at the White House after all

President Trump said Tuesday an invitation would be issued to the team