Large waste disposal bins sit out front of the Pennsylvania governor's residence as crews work to tear out fire-damaged ceilings, walls and floors nine days after an alleged arsonist's fire engulfed part of the residence's south wing, Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Large waste disposal bins sit out front of the Pennsylvania governor's residence as crews work to tear out fire-damaged ceilings, walls and floors nine days after an alleged arsonist's fire engulfed part of the residence's south wing, Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
AIRED; December 12, 2025
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Today on The Spark, our journalist roundtable featured two veteran reporters diving into some of Pennsylvania’s most pressing political stories. Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA broke down her latest investigation into taxpayer funds used for security upgrades at Governor Josh Shapiro’s private residence, offering insight into transparency concerns and what the public has the right to know. WVIA Deputy Editor and Reporter Roger DuPuis joined the discussion to analyze President Trump’s visit to northeastern Pennsylvania, where the former president focused heavily on the economy and how voters in the region may respond. Together, the two journalists unpacked the political nuances, public reactions, and what these developments mean for Pennsylvanians heading into the next election cycle.
