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Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro condemns political violence, and criticizes President Donald Trump

By cherry-picking incidents of political violence, Gov. Shapiro said Pres. Trump and allies are making Americans less safe
By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

Without state protections, assault in York not labeled a hate crime

York City Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow said the attack would meet hate crime standards if sexual orientation and gender identity were included in state laws.
By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

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Police testify about confronting gunman at Pittsburgh synagogue

Several officers took the stand on Friday, the fourth day of the prosecution’s case against Robert Bowers.

By The Associated Press

Jury selection begins over 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue attack

The first day of Jury selection concluded in the trial of 50-year-old Robert G. Bowers, who faces 63 counts in the Oct. 27, 2018, attack at the Tree of Life synagogue.

By The Associated Press


Bus stabbing of Indiana University student stokes fear in the Asian community

The suspect told police she stabbed the victim because it “would be one less person to blow up our country,” according to WRTV

By NPR

The Wolf administration awards security grants to organizations that could be targeted by hate crimes

The Wolf administration is giving $3.9 million to 93 nonprofits, community and religious organizations it says can be targeted by hate crimes.

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF

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