Pennsylvania
‘Exciting’: Pa. delegates, GOP pols react to former Trump critic as VP pick
Pennsylvania Republicans are reacting positively to Trump’s choice of J.D. Vance — a veteran, venture capitalist and one-time Trump critic — as his pick for vice president.
2 years ago
Listen 4:02Legal marijuana, big tax cuts, and minimum wage: This year’s Pa. budget losers
Major goals for both Democrats and Republicans fell by the wayside in Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget.
2 years ago
What to know about the Trump assassination attempt and its aftermath
The FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of domestic terrorism and questions abounded about how the gunman got so close in the first place.
2 years ago
Pa. at the RNC: What to expect at the convention in the wake of Trump assassination attempt
Carmen Russell-Sluchansky, WHYY News’ political reporter, joined “Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn to give voters a preview.
2 years ago
Listen 6:01In prime-time address, Biden asks Americans to reject political violence and ‘cool it down’
The president said “we must never descend into violence,” condemning the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. He also said he is ordering a security review of the attack.
2 years ago
Gov. Shapiro says Pa. man killed at Trump rally was former fire chief who ‘died a hero’
Corey Comperatore died Saturday during an attempt to kill Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
What we know about the suspect in the assassination attempt on Donald Trump
Officials say bomb-making materials were found inside the vehicle and home of the suspected shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
What to know about Trump assassination attempt and the investigation into the shooting
The former president was showing off a chart of border crossings at his Pennsylvania rally when at least five shots were fired. The gunman and a rallygoer are dead.
2 years ago
Brandywine Valley’s trail system in Pa. and Del. set for new additions and closures
After an in-depth assessment of the trail system, First State National Historical Park identified the need to add and close several trails for user safety.
2 years ago
Listen 1:25Pa. officials condemn political violence in the wake of shooting at Trump rally
Elected officials on both sides of the aisle strongly condemned what they are calling an act of political violence.
2 years ago
Live updates: Trump says he is fine after apparent gunfire at Pa. rally
Follow WHYY News for ongoing live updates.
2 years ago
Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt
The assassination attempt in Butler, Pa. left a rallygoer and the gunman dead. The gunman’s motive is still a mystery; investigators said they believe he acted alone.
2 years ago
Swing-state Democrat Casey walks a fine line between his own campaign and turmoil surrounding Biden
With control of the Senate on the line, the drama surrounding President Joe Biden is an unwelcome development for Democrats.
2 years ago
Pa. extends human influenza testing into summer amid bird flu outbreak
More cases of avian influenza, or bird flu, are now being detected in livestock like dairy cows and other mammals, including a small number of humans.
2 years ago
‘No state will be safe’: Biden campaign event in Bucks County highlights abortion rights
Amanda Zurawski nearly died due to catastrophic complications during pregnancy in 2022.
2 years ago
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