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January 17, 2023 | 7:02 PM

Doug Mastriano misses Senate vote, skips Josh Shapiro’s inauguration

“A bigger issue is he's chosen not to come in on a voting day, that he's missing votes. That's not a good trend for politics. It's not a good trend for governing."

By Robby Brod

November 16, 2022 | 8:36 PM

Pa. Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro lays out transition plans and policy goals in his first post-election press appearance

For the first time in decades, an outgoing governor will be handing the executive branch reins over to a fellow party member.

By Sam Dunklau

January 21, 2021 | 7:27 AM

6 takeaways from President Biden’s inauguration

The new president was sworn in Wednesday and made an inaugural address aimed at unity. Biden didn't sugarcoat, however, the hurdles to bringing Americans together, and he leaned into the challenges the U.S. faces, as he sees it.

By Domenico Montanaro/NPR

January 20, 2021 | 6:42 PM

Midstate voters share hopes for new presidential term

Biden took the stage a few minutes before noon Wednesday for his first address as president, while people in central Pennsylvania and across the nation witnessed the moment from afar.

By Alanna Elder and Sam Dunklau

January 20, 2021 | 6:00 PM

‘The first but not the last’: Philly-area Black women celebrate VP Harris with pearls and pride

By Taylor Allen and Layla A. Jones/WHYY

January 20, 2021 | 3:53 PM

‘We’ve got a steep road ahead’: Around the U.S., people focus on the future

During his inaugural address, President Joe Biden spoke of renewal, resolve and the will of the people. Around the nation there was a feeling of cautious optimism.

By Tanya Ballard Brown/NPR

January 20, 2021 | 11:50 AM

‘This is America’s day’: Biden’s inaugural address, annotated

President Biden called for a day of “renewal and resolve” as he takes office. Read fact checks and analysis of his remarks.

By NPR

Updated: January 20, 2021 | 5:44 pm

Biden called for unity in his inaugural address. He might find it hard to come by

As Joe Biden is inaugurated, he is hoping to bring America together. But the country’s modern divisions didn’t begin and end with Trump.

By Domenico Montanaro/NPR

Updated: January 20, 2021 | 9:19 pm

What did Joe Biden do on his 1st day as president?

The signed actions include a mandate for masks on federal property, an action to rejoin the Paris climate agreement, and an order reversing Trump’s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization.

By Franco Ordonez, Ayesha Rascoe and Barbara Sprunt/NPR

January 18, 2021 | 9:56 AM

Biden’s inauguration is going to look very different. Here’s what to know

President-elect Biden will be sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts at noon ET on the Capitol’s West Front, as is tradition. It is anticipated there will be roughly 1,000 guests in attendance, the majority of whom will be members of Congress and their guests.

By Barbara Sprunt/NPR

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