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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Sunday Hunting Signed Into Law
A few states prohibit Sunday hunting, but Pennsylvania no longer counts itself among their numbers. On July 9, Governor Josh Shapiro’s signing of House Bill…
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Regional Chamber Leaders: Pennsylvania Needs a Budget – Our Lawmakers Need to Compromise
This marks the third straight year our Commonwealth has missed the July 1 budget deadline, which is mandated in the state’s constitution. With each passing…
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Holy Family University’s Economic Impact Surges, Powers Growth in the Region
Holy Family University isn’t just growing — it’s lifting the economy with it. A new study confirms what many in the area already see: the…
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Gov. Shapiro Talks Willingness to Work with Eagles Over Stadium, Bringing NASCAR to Philly
Without going into specifics about any potential state funding for new sports arenas in Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro said that he will continue discussions with…
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Two Chester County Technology Hubs Featured in Biotech Across America Tour
National support for emerging biotechnological advancements has become local with the Biotech Across America Tour, writes staff for The Center Square. The National Security Commission…
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Can Abington’s Josh Shapiro Turn Grit into Presidential Gold?
Pennsylvania Governor and Abington native, Josh Shapiro, is now being talked about as a top contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, writes Tom McGrath…
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Critics Raise Concerns of SEPTA Using Paoli/Thorndale Line Closure Threat as Leverage
A new rumor circulating among commuters, “fund SEPTA” rallygoers, and attendees of public hearings suggests SEPTA is using the threat of a Paoli/Thorndale Line closure…
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Two Bucks County Airports Receive Over $2 Million in Funds for Improvement Projects
Two Bucks County airports have been awarded more than $2 million in state grants for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation, and development projects, writes Jeff Werner…
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Josh Shapiro Shot Hoops at Pottstown High School – And Talks Education
Governor and Abington native Josh Shapiro stopped at Pottstown High School as part of a tour across Eastern PA to build support for public education…
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Missing Park Ranger Alec Campbell Found Dead at Tyler State Park
Alec Campbell, a 38-year-old Pennsylvania park ranger who disappeared while kayaking in the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park has been found dead, writes Abigail…
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Downingtown Farm Awarded $80K to Improve Local Access to Fresh Produce
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding put out $3.4 million in Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI) grants awarded to businesses in 23 counties, including Chester County.…
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Crozer Health Closing Fallout Continues in Delaware County Towns
Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland was down to 20 patients as of Wednesday, April 30, with the hospital set to close Friday, May 2, writes…
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Four Chester County Farms Preserved from Future Development
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $12 million to purchase development rights for 3,187 acres on 29 farms in 17 counties, protecting them from future residential or…
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SEPTA’s Budget Crisis Hits Hard: Paoli/Thorndale Line Faces Elimination Amid $2.6B Shake-Up
SEPTA is proposing significant service cuts and fare increases in its $2.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Governor Shapiro’s Social Media Strategy Earned Him the Nickname, TikTok Josh
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, often seen as a serious political figure, has embraced a new persona, writes Jack Fowler for National Review. Abington’s Shapiro is…
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For-Profit Firm Insight Health Could Buy Crozer Health’s 2 Hospitals
A Michigan for-profit hospital company, Insight Health, is a potential purchaser of Crozer Health’s two hospitals, Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, according to court…






























































