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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Federal Funding Pause Luckily Had Minimal Impact on Chester County
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently informed the state that President Donald Trump’s administration has released billions of dollars in federal aid, writes Marc Levy for…
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State Leaders Discuss Innovative Technology and Life Sciences Markets in Chester County
The Secretary of Commerce and Economic Development Rick Siger and State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently discussed opportunities for the county, writes Bill Rettew for the…
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President Appoints Josh Shapiro to Influential Governors Council
President Trump has announced the appointment of Governor Josh Shapiro to a significant council as part of the National Governors Association’s (NGA) winter meeting in…
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MacElree Harvey’s Judge Lou Mincarelli Reappointed to Chester County Court of Common Pleas
MacElree Harvey’s Judge Lou Mincarelli has been reappointed to the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. Mincarelli was nominated by Governor Josh Shapiro and sponsored by…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Sets Sights on Skill Games
Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal to regulate and tax Pennsylvania’s 70,000 skill games has won the backing of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, writes David Mowery…
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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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Governor Josh Shapiro Advocates for Recreational Marijuana
Governor Josh Shapiro is once again advocating for recreational marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania, writes Gillian McGoldrick. Abington’s own Shapiro cited the potential tax revenue as…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Makes Commitment to Clean Energy in Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $4.6 million investment into clean energy, writes the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Specifically, the investment will aid…
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Gov. Shapiro Visits Adare Pharma Solutions in Northeast Philly, Promotes State’s Economic Development Investment
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Adare Pharma Solutions’ new headquarters in Northeast Philadelphia, where he highlighted the state’s investment in economic development, writes Harrison Cann for…
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Pennsylvania Making Historic Investments to Spur Economic Growth, Create Jobs
In a newly released video, Gov. Josh Shapiro details how his administration has worked to make Pennsylvania more economically competitive by attracting more businesses and…
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Governor Shapiro Files Complaint Against Audubon Electric Grid Coordinator PJM Interconnection
Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration filed a complaint on Monday with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission against power grid manager PJM Interconnection, reports Ford Turner for…
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Make No Mistake, Pittsburgh: Governor Josh Shapiro is a Birds Fan
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro isn’t shy about his sports loyalties, writes Gilian McGoldrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Ahead of Sunday’s rare Eagles–Steelers matchup in Philadelphia,…
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Shapiro Approves One-Time Funding to Avert SEPTA Fare Hike and Service Cuts
Gov. Josh Shapiro has approved $153 million in one-time federal funding for SEPTA, preventing a planned fare increase and service cuts set to take effect…
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Shapiro’s Executive Order Boosts Major Economic, Infrastructure Projects Across Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday morning to help accelerate major economic and infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania, writes Nigel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. The order…
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Norwegian Cruise Line to Make Philadelphia Its New Homeport in 2026
In 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line will become the first cruise line to sail from Philadelphia in years, writes Alison Fox for Travel + Leisure. That…
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Meet Lori Shapiro, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s Wife
Lori Shapiro has stood by Pennsylvania Governor and Upper Dublin native Josh Shapiro’s side ever since his teenage years, supporting him throughout his rise to…
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A Planned GSK Expansion Pushes Company Beyond Montgomery County
GlaxoSmithKline, the London-based pharmaceutical giant with a substantial presence in Montgomery County and Philadelphia, announced a landmark investment of up to $800 million to expand…
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Abington’s Katalin Karikó Inducted Into 2024 Class of Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania
Katalin Karikó, a Nobel Prize laureate, Penn professor, and renowned mRNA researcher from Abington, has been inducted into the 2024 Class of Distinguished Daughters of…





























































