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- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defends Trump tariffs in visit to Pennsylvania
Rollins, during the first of three stops in central Pennsylvania, said Trump’s tariffs on foreign products was a move to “save America.”
- Plagued by legal woes, alleged Shapiro attacker espoused murky political views
The Harrisburg man charged with setting fire to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence Sunday had a turbulent life marked by other legal troubles, public records show. Cody Balmer, 38, was originally scheduled to appear in court this week to answer simple assault charges stemming from a 2023 domestic assault. It involved an altercation with his
- Lawsuit filed after Trump’s budget office shuts down public information about spending
Protect Democracy Project’s case is the second lawsuit challenging the Office of Management and Budget’s choice to pull down a webpage with apportionment information that detailed when and how the administration was spending money appropriated by Congress.
WITF Central PA
- WITF Music: LVC’s Valley Jazz Orchestra
Listen to the radio feature: For students of jazz music, it doesn’t get more real world than late night recording sessions, putting out an album and playing gigs. That’s what students in Lebanon Valley College’s Valley Jazz Orchestra got to do. They recently released an album titled Vicious […]
- “A Very Serious Problem”: Mental Health Crisis in Rural Pennsylvania Gets a Public Hearing
Aired; April 14th, 2025. During a recent public hearing hosted by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, lawmakers, mental health professionals, and advocates came together to examine the escalating mental health crisis in the Commonwealth’s rural communities. The hearing, which featured testimony […]
- Suspect in Pa. governor’s residence arson denied bail
Pennsylvania State Police say Cody Balmer was hospitalized due to a medical event not connected to the incident or his arrest.
Hidden City Philadelphia
- Places Lost: Winter 2025
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights demolished buildings with its quarterly list, Places Lost
Billy Penn
- Nihonbashi Philly, Tokyo’s authentic cheesesteak spot, is coming to the city for a limited six-day run
With endless sushi spots and piping-hot bowls of ramen being served across the city, Philadelphia’s love for Japanese-inspired food runs deep. And now, two Tokyo chefs with Philly connections are The post Nihonbashi Philly, Tokyo’s authentic cheesesteak spot, is coming to the city for a limited six-day run appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.
- Fishtown Choir gathers sometimes unsuspecting participants to make ‘beautiful community’ via song
On a recent Friday night, dozens of people crowded inside Ruba Club in Northern Liberties, holding sheets with lyrics to Sufjan Stevens’ song, “Chicago,” printed on them. “I’ve made a The post Fishtown Choir gathers sometimes unsuspecting participants to make ‘beautiful community’ via song appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.
WHYY Philadelphia
- Philly leaders say 2026 plans are on track, but SEPTA’s funding crisis could derail them
Panelists spoke optimistically of an economically fruitful 2026 but one dark cloud hung over the hearing: looming cuts to Philly’s public transportation system.
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- A look at recent aircraft tragedies, mishaps and close calls
A private plane crashed in upstate New York over the weekend. It's the latest aviation mishap this year, following crashes in New York City, Philadelphia, D.C. and more.
Berks County TV
- PennDOT Bridge Repairs on US 422 Eastbound Begin April 14
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will begin bridge repair work on US 422 Eastbound between the Penn Street exit and the Lancaster Avenue exit from Monday, April 14, through Friday, April 18, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. The post PennDOT Bridge Repairs on US 422 Eastbound Begin April 14 appeared first on BCTV.
- Arson Suspect Planned to Beat Gov. Josh Shapiro With a Hammer if Seen in Mansion
Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, was briefly inside the official residence while setting it ablaze with homemade Molotov cocktails, police said. The post Arson Suspect Planned to Beat Gov. Josh Shapiro With a Hammer if Seen in Mansion appeared first on BCTV.
Public Source
- Some school closures probably inevitable, most PPS board candidates say
Four Pittsburgh Public Schools board seats are contested this year, and school consolidation may be decided by the time new members take office. But they would oversee closures. The post Some school closures probably inevitable, most PPS board candidates say appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
- Timeline: Pittsburgh higher ed responds to Trump moves, as La Roche is latest to see a visa nixed
A timeline of federal higher ed changes and responses by Pittsburgh-area colleges and universities. The post Timeline: Pittsburgh higher ed responds to Trump moves, as La Roche is latest to see a visa nixed appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
