Harrisburg
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Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence planned to beat him, documents say
During a police interview, authorities said Cody Balmer told them after he was taken into custody that he would have beaten Shapiro with a small sledgehammer if he had found him.
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What we know about the alleged arson at Gov. Shapiro’s official residence
Police allege that 38-year-old Corey Balmer broke into the Harrisburg residence and set a fire in a room using a homemade incendiary device. Shapiro, his family, and guests, were staying at the mansion to celebrate Passover.
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Harrisburg man in custody after a suspected arson fire at Gov. Shapiro’s mansion
Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, is in custody, and will face charges for allegedly setting an early morning fire that badly damaged the governor’s mansion and forced Gov. Josh Shapiro, his family, and guests to quickly escape.
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Pennsylvania judge is convicted of shooting and wounding her ex-boyfriend as he slept
Sonya McKnight, a former elected judge in Dauphin County, faces up to 60 years in prison for shooting her ex-boyfriend in the head as he slept last year.
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Central Pa’s Bhutanese Nepali community celebrates restaurant opening after ICE raids
Following ICE raids and deportations by President Donald Trump’s administration, Central Pennsylvania’s Bhutanese Nepali community celebrated the opening of a new restaurant in Swatara Township on Sunday. Community members are asking those living in the Harrisburg area to support their shops and restaurants.
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Justin Douglas calls on Trump and ICE to stop deporting Bhutanese refugees from Pennsylvania
A press release issued by Justin Douglas’ office stated that at least one of the Bhutanese refugees recently deported from Pennsylvania has already been arrested by Nepalese authorities while trying to visit family members living in refugee camps.
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Scott Perry isn’t holding town halls. His constituents did one anyway, aiming ire at Trump, Musk
Hundreds of Scott Perry’s constituents packed a Perry-less town hall to vent their frustrations with President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Perry hasn’t held an in-person town hall since 2019.
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ICE unlawfully detains five Bhutanese immigrants in Harrisburg who have legal status
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement unlawfully detained five Bhutanese immigrants who have permanent legal status in Harrisburg on Monday. The Bhutanese community fled government persecution in the 1980s and have been granted refugee status under the Bush and Obama administrations.
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Pa. Women’s Health Caucus push for maternal health care, childcare access as legislature reconvenes
Tuesday marked the beginning of negotiations for the upcoming 2025-26 state budget. The Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus laid out their priorities for the budget, which include funding for Black maternal health, expanding childcare access and expanding access to menstrual products for lower-income residents.
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Social media fuels anti-Trump and Musk demonstration at Pennsylvania capitol
Over 400 demonstrators descended upon the Pennsylvania capitol to protest Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Wednesday. The rally, mostly driven by social media, was part of the “50501” movement, which helped spur thousands of rallies across the country.
