Josh Shapiro
Josh Shapiro is the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, serving since January 2023. A moderate Democrat, he previously held roles as state attorney general and Montgomery County commissioner.
Known for his pragmatic leadership, Shapiro has focused on bipartisan initiatives, workforce development, and public health.
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Johnson & Johnson Expands its Montco Footprint with $1B Investment
Johnson & Johnson is making another major bet on Montgomery County, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pharmaceutical giant announced plans to invest…
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Audubon’s PJM Takes Steps to Protect Your Electric Bill
Electricity prices could stay more stable in the coming years after PJM Interconnection agreed to extend a temporary cap on wholesale power prices, writes Peter…
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Cursive Handwriting is Back in PA Schools Thanks to New Law
Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bill last week requiring that cursive handwriting lessons return to Pennsylvania classrooms beginning April 12, writes Peter Hall for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The law, which was supported by…
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Career Readiness Symposium & Summer Camp for Teens
Last week, I attended the 35th Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Celebration and Career Readiness Symposium at Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey,…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Has a Simple Answer to PETA’s Calls to End Groundhog Day Tradition
Governor Josh Shapiro isn’t on board with PETA’s latest push to retire Punxsutawney Phil, writes Mike Snider and Amiras Encinas for USA Today. The animal…
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GMercyU Student-Teachers Receive Stipend from State
This school year, 15 undergraduate and graduate Education students at Gwynedd Mercy University received student-teaching stipends as part of the PA Student Teacher Support Program. In…
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Major Expansion at Lower Bucks Hospital Doubles ICU Capacity
Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol has doubled its Intensive Care Unit capacity after the recent completion of a major expansion, writes Dino Ciliberti for the…
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New Jersey Widens Its Minimum Wage Lead Over Pennsylvania with Latest Hike
New Jersey’s minimum wage rose again last week to $15.92 from $15.49, further extending the already double lead over Pennsylvania, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The…
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Police Chief Praises First Responders’ Heroism After Bristol Nursing Home Explosion
Bristol Township Police Chief Charles Winik praised the bravery of first responders who sprang into action following the explosion at Bristol Health and Rehab Center,…
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Opinion: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Hearing Marks Turning Point in Skill Games Battle
When the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania convened recently to hear oral argument over the legality of Pace-O-Matic’s (POM) so-called “skill games,” the Justices asked a…
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Bellwether District Announces West Coast-Based Canned Beverage Company As First Tenant
The Bellwether District is set to host the first Northeastern United States factory of West Coast-based canned beverage company DrinkPAK, writes Jake Blumgart for The…
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For Bucks County’s Frank Farry, Cancer Testing Legislation Is a Personal Cause
For Pennsylvania State Sen. Frank Farry, the recently passed law broadening breast cancer imaging coverage for women represents a personal cause, writes Jess Rohan for…
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Delco Crime Drama ‘Task’ Receives $49.8M Tax Credit to Film in Pennsylvania
The HBO crime drama Task has a strong incentive to return to Pennsylvania for a second season, even beyond a desire to tell a Delaware…
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Gov. Shapiro Unveils $220 Million for SEPTA During Frazer Shop and Rail Yard Visit
While visiting the Frazer Shop and Rail Yard in Chester County, Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled an additional $220 million in state funding for SEPTA, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The…
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Governor Shapiro Promotes New Child Care Worker Bonuses in Bristol
Gov. Josh Shapiro highlighted new recruitment and retention bonuses for Pennsylvania’s child care workers during a recent visit to a child care center in Bristol,…
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Pennsylvania Moves to Increase Oversight of PJM as Data Centers Drives Energy Concerns
As massive data centers continue to rise across the region, Pennsylvania lawmakers are moving to increase transparency around how the state’s electrical grid is managed,…
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Two Chester County Schools Earn Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Designation
Two Chester County schools have been honored with the Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Schools designation, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lionville Elementary in…
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Valley Forge Tourism Annual Luncheon Celebrates a Montco on the Rise
Montgomery County moved in perfect time at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s annual luncheon, a celebration of record momentum and resilience for local…
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