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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks before Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz during a campaign event in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Some Democratic backers of Josh Shapiro see a missed chance for a Jewish vice president

Others, like state Sen. Sharif Street of Philadelphia, said voters "haven’t lost Josh Shapiro," noting "he will still be out there campaigning for this ticket."

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

‘Veepstakes’ runner-up Josh Shapiro takes stage as Harris formally introduces Walz as VP pick

The Pennsylvania governor took to the stage at Temple University Tuesday to tell state voters to support the Harris-Walz ticket.

2 years ago

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JD Vance speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Republican VP nominee JD Vance visits South Philly in first Pa. campaign stop

The Ohio Senator attacked the vice president’s record hours ahead of her rally at Temple University’s Liacouras Center.

2 years ago

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Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

What will Harris’s pick Tim Walz mean for the Democratic ticket and the race?

Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Will that be a winning ticket for battleground states like Pennsylvania? We'll discuss.

Air Date: August 6, 2024 12:00 pm

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Harris and Walz and Philly
Politics & Policy

Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the ‘vice president America deserves’

After Tuesday's day trip to Pa., Harris and her running mate will spend the next five days flying thousands of miles around the country, touring critical battleground states.

2 years ago

A promotional image for WHYY News' live special coverage of Vice President Candidate Watch: Josh Shapiro's Impact on PA and Beyond
Politics & Policy

VP candidate watch: Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s impact in Pa. and beyond

The one-hour special aired Monday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. on 90.9 FM and via livestream on WHYY.org.

2 years ago

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Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

On school vouchers, fracking and Palestine, Shapiro draws criticism and praise

Some Democrats are protesting Shapiro's rightward moves, while some in the GOP call him an unreliable partner.

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Shapiro VP run could bring attacks over aide’s sex harassment case

Female legislators and victim advocates say the governor responded poorly.

2 years ago

Executive order
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Legal bills top $4.2M in fight over key Pa. climate change program

The Shapiro administration and legislative Republicans are on opposite sides of court cases involving the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

2 years ago

gas drilling site
Politics & Policy

Harris once wanted to ban fracking. Trump wants voters in energy-rich Pennsylvania to remember

The Harris campaign called Trump’s claims an “attempt to distract from his own plans to enrich oil and gas executives at the expense of the middle class.”

2 years ago

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at a Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority gathering in Houston, July 31, 2024, in Houston.
Politics & Policy

Rally dates are set. Venues are chosen. The only thing missing for Harris’ blitz is her VP choice

Harris interviewed at least three running mate contenders on Sunday in Washington. They were Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

2 years ago

Actors at Hedgerow Theatre perform a fight scene from ''A Midsummer Night's Dream,'' set in a boarding school and reimagined with same-sex romantic partners by Mauckingbird Theatre. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

What did the pandemic do to your favorite theater company? Some survived, others didn’t make it

The pandemic caused an existential crisis for many small theaters and theater companies in the Philadelphia area.

2 years ago

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a street sign for Chester Pike
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Delco boroughs seek main street designation to uplift businesses along Chester Pike

Dedicated funding and development opportunities from a main street designation would bring new life to the six boroughs, making them a destination along a busy thoroughfare.

2 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro waves to the crowd at a campaign event in Montgomery County for Kamala Harris with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan. (Carmen Russell-Sluchansky)
Politics & Policy

Where Gov. Josh Shapiro stands on immigration issues — in Pa. and beyond

Approximately 7.7% of Pennsylvanians are foreign-born — close to 1 million residents. More than half are naturalized citizens eligible to vote.

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

‘Talented politician’: Pennsylvania Republicans respond to Shapiro as possible VP pick

Josh Shapiro has a reputation for reaching across the aisle to pass bills and “get s*** done.” So what do Republicans in Pennsylvania think about him? Depends on who you ask.

2 years ago

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