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Spotlight PA

Who is Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro? Full biography, key accomplishments, controversies and more

Shapiro has emerged as a top contender for the vice-presidential nod following President Joe Biden’s exit from the race. Learn more about his long political history.

1 year ago

Michael Regan at a podium
Energy
Environment
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Pennsylvania

EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution

The latest round of grants includes $396 million to Pennsylvania to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions from cement, asphalt and other material.

1 year ago

Kimberly Cheatle swearing in
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Government Accountability
Gun Violence

Secret Service director, grilled by lawmakers on the Trump assassination attempt, says ‘we failed’

Director Kimberly Cheatle said she took “fully responsibility” for the security lapses, and she vowed to “move heaven and earth” to make sure there's no repeat of it.

1 year ago

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Elections
Media

The Kamala Harris coconut tree meme, explained as best we can

How did the coconut tree emerge as the emblem of the vice president's most devoted, or at least most-online followers? It's a story more than a year in the making.

1 year ago

Delegates and supporters cheer at the convention
Elections
Pennsylvania

Photos: Pa. Republican delegation finds reasons to party at RNC

Pennsylvania Republicans gathered in Milwaukee for the party’s national convention, where Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination.

1 year ago

A closeup of Vice President Kamala Harris
Elections
National

Who will replace Joe Biden? Kamala Harris leads field of Democratic contenders

Govs. Andy Beshear, J.B. Pritzker, Josh Shapiro, Gretchen Whitmer, Gavin Newsom and Roy Cooper, and U.S. Mark Kelly are all considered contenders.

1 year ago

Josh Shapiro
Elections
National
Pennsylvania

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is a top contender for vice president. What would he bring to the ticket?

Shapiro’s key asset could be his potential to help deliver the crucial electoral votes that come from Pennsylvania.

1 year ago

President Biden is seen speaking to supporters at a campaign event at Renaissance High School on July 12 in Detroit.
Elections
National

6 political takeaways from Biden’s decision to step aside

President Biden is passing the torch to Vice President Harris, which changes the narrative of the race against former President Donald Trump.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at Philadelphia International Airport, Feb. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Business
Government
Philadelphia

Philly city workers say ‘everyone is pissed’ as Parker’s return-to-office mandate reveals lack of space, resources

When Philadelphia city employees showed up in person last week, the situation was chaotic and without enough office space to do their jobs.

1 year ago

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President Joe Biden
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Politics

Philly-area officials react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is speculated as a possible vice presidential candidate to Kamala Harris.

1 year ago

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President Joe Biden walks out of the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
Delaware
Elections
Government
Politics

Delaware reacts to Biden ending reelection bid: ‘Putting our nation before himself’

Congressional and Delaware officials react to President Biden stepping aside to endorse Kamala Harris.

1 year ago

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in the East Room of the White House, March 18, 2024, in Washington.
Elections
National
Politics

Harris could become first woman, second Black person to be president

Kamala Harris could soon become the first Black woman to head a major party's presidential ticket after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed her.

1 year ago

FILE - President Joe Biden, left, and first lady Jill Biden hold hands as they arrive at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Monday, July 1, 2024, in Washington. President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, July 21, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Elections
National
Politics

What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work

Democrats, who are set to hold their convention in Chicago in August, now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.

1 year ago

President Joe Biden listens during a visit to the D.C. Emergency Operations Center, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Elections
Government
Politics

Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential election, endorses Harris

"I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down," Pres. Joe Biden wrote in a letter posted on social media.

1 year ago

U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Adewale Adeyemo and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su
Business
Philadelphia
Politics

Why Philly’s sheet metal workers got a visit from the Biden-Harris administration

Businesses using tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act must use apprentices from registered programs — like one in Philly.

1 year ago

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