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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DelVal Receives State Funding for Special Education Certification
Delaware Valley University has been awarded a Pennsylvania Department of Education Accelerated Special Educator Certification Program grant in the amount of $99,161. The grant, part…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Unveils $5M Plan to Combat Pennsylvania’s Nursing Shortage
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Temple University this week to promote his $5 million Nurse Shortage Assistance Program, writes Carmen Russell-Sluchansky for WHYY. The initiative funds…
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Shapiro Secures $2 Billion in Federal Aid After Legal Battle with Trump Administration
Josh Shapiro announced Monday that over $2 billion in federal aid—previously frozen by the Trump administration—is now accessible, reports Marc Levy for The Reporter. The…
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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…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Assesses Damage at SPS Technologies, Praises Firefighters
Governor Josh Shapiro visited the SPS Technologies facility in Abington on Saturday to assess the aftermath of a massive fire that broke out last Monday,…
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Pennsylvania Preserves 19 Farms from Development, Including One in Bedminster
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $6.7 million to protect 19 farms in 16 counties from future development, including one in Bedminster Township a few miles north…
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$20M in Public Funds Will Go To Keeping Crozer Health Open
Crozer Health is receiving $20 million in public funding to keep Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital open for at least 30 days as FTI…
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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 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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Keeping Crozer Health Services Going Amidst a Bankruptcy
Pennsylvania officials that include Gov. Josh Shapiro and new Pennsylvania Attorney General Republican David Sunday are still trying to get Crozer Health ownership under a…
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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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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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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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Delaware County School Districts Get State Help With School Repairs
Pennsylvania has released $4 million in environmental funds to five school districts and a charter school to help with Delaware County school repairs that should…
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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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Microsoft Deal Could Bring Three Mile Island Reactor Back Online
After closing five years ago due to financial troubles, the nuclear reactor at the Three Mile Island plant in central Pennsylvania could restart under a…







































