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September 28, 2026 | 3:02 PM

Gov. Shapiro, Harrisburg leaders unveil $64 million plan to revitalize downtown

Downtown Harrisburg is set to receive $64 million in state and private investment aimed at attracting businesses, making downtown safer and improving public spaces.

By Katie Knol/WITF

July 20, 2026 | 3:04 PM

Gov. Shapiro touts $24.1 million for Pa. rape crisis centers in new state budget

Gov. Josh Shapiro joined advocates and community leaders at the YWCA Carlisle and Cumberland County to tout nearly doubling funding for Pennsylvania’s 47 rape crisis centers in the 2026-27 budget. Funding will jump from $12.1 million to $24.1 million.

By Katie Knol/WITF

June 25, 2026 | 1:16 PM

Shapiro and Garrity both say they’re willing to debate in this year’s Pa. gov race

Experts say political debates are getting rarer, but this year both of Pennsylvania’s candidates for governor say they’re open to it.

By Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

April 14, 2026 | 11:07 AM

Garrity hits Mar-a-Lago as she struggles to compete with Shapiro on fundraising

Pennsylvania’s Republican gubernatorial candidate was outraised 10-to-1 by the incumbent.

By Stephen Caruso and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

February 27, 2026 | 5:03 PM

January 7, 2026 | 3:12 PM

Doug Mastriano bows out of Pa. governor’s race without endorsing Republican Stacy Garrity

By Jaxon White/WITF

November 18, 2025 | 5:00 AM

Voter support for Trump remains a wildcard as Pa. approaches major election for governor

Next year, Gov. Josh Shapiro will likely face Republican Stacy Garrity, a strong ally of the president.

By Kate Huangpu/Spotlight PA

August 27, 2025 | 5:00 AM

Garrity snagged Democratic donors in the past; Can that happen if she faces Gov. Shapiro in 2026?

By Stephen Caruso/Spotlight PA

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