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PA Democrats Secure State House Majority With Allegheny, Lehigh Special Wins
politics13 hours ago

PA Democrats Secure State House Majority With Allegheny, Lehigh Special Wins

Democrats in the Pennsylvania House preserved their 102-seat majority by winning two special elections in Allegheny (42nd District) and Lehigh (22nd District) counties: Jen Mazzocco and Ana Tiburcio won for Democrats, replacing Republicans who vacated the seats. The wins leave three GOP-held seats still to be filled later this year, keeping the chamber at 102-98 until those elections occur. Additional special elections are scheduled in March to fill unexpired terms for Schmitt and Ecker and a May primary for Seth Grove’s seat, with George Margetas listed as the sole candidate for the 196th District race.

via Pennsylvania Capital-Star|
#allegheny-county#democrats#lehigh-county
Mazzocco Clinches Pennsylvania 42nd House Seat in South Hills
politics20 hours ago

Mazzocco Clinches Pennsylvania 42nd House Seat in South Hills

Democrat Jennifer Mazzocco won the Pennsylvania 42nd House District special election in the South Hills, taking about 81.7% of the vote (10,419 to 2,330) to replace Dan Miller. The district includes Baldwin Township, Castle Shannon, Dormont, Mt. Lebanon and part of Upper St. Clair. Mazzocco, a teacher and Dormont council member, said she plans to run for a full term in 2027 and noted the win could set a tone for future elections amid strong Democratic performance in the area.

via 90.5 WESA|
#democrats#house-of-representatives#mazzocco
J&J Bets Big on U.S. Cell-Therapy Manufacturing with $1B Pennsylvania Facility
business7 days ago

J&J Bets Big on U.S. Cell-Therapy Manufacturing with $1B Pennsylvania Facility

Johnson & Johnson announced more than a $1 billion investment to build a next-generation cell-therapy manufacturing facility in Lower Gwynedd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, expanding U.S. manufacturing capacity, creating 500+ biomanufacturing jobs and up to 4,000 construction roles, as part of a broader $55 billion U.S. investment through 2029 to advance cancer, immune-mediated, and neurological therapies.

via Johnson & Johnson|
#biomanufacturing#business#cell-therapy
Shapiro Bets Guardrails on Pennsylvania’s Data Center Boom
politics22 days ago

Shapiro Bets Guardrails on Pennsylvania’s Data Center Boom

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will unveil the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development Standards to govern the rapid data-center boom, requiring developers to fund their own power, hire locally, engage communities with transparency, and meet strict water-conservation rules, with the goal of codifying these criteria into law to speed permitting and secure incentives while addressing energy and environmental concerns.

via NBC News|
#data-centers#infrastructure-policy#josh-shapiro
ICE Expands Detention Footprint with Berks County Warehouse Purchase
us-news23 days ago

ICE Expands Detention Footprint with Berks County Warehouse Purchase

ICE bought a ~520,000-square-foot warehouse in Upper Bern Township, Berks County, for $87.4 million to convert into an immigration detention facility with up to about 1,500 beds, part of a broader plan to convert multiple facilities; the deal has drawn local concerns about property tax losses and security, while officials await more information from federal authorities.

via Spotlight PA|
#detention-centers#ice#immigration
Shapiro Declares Statewide Disaster Emergency to Brace for Weekend Winter Storm
politics1 month ago

Shapiro Declares Statewide Disaster Emergency to Brace for Weekend Winter Storm

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency to mobilize resources and funding across state agencies ahead of a weekend winter storm, enabling pre-positioning by PEMA, PSP, and PennDOT. The 2025-26 budget doubles disaster funding from $20 million to $40 million, and residents are urged to stay off roads and follow official guidance, with 511PA available for conditions.

via pa.gov|
#disaster-emergency#josh-shapiro#pema
local1 month ago

Rockwood Mourns Christy Hay, Librarian and Church Volunteer

Christy A. Hay, 62, of Rockwood, PA, died January 15, 2026 at UPMC Shadyside; a former librarian for the Rockwood School District and longtime First Christian Church member who served as a deaconess, she is survived by her husband Jeff, son Andy, sister Lori Walker, and aunt Joann Miller; a memorial service is set for January 31 at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church with private interment to follow; contributions may be made to the North Carolina Mission Trip, c/o First Christian Church, 139 E. Main St., Somerset, PA 15501; arrangements are under Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home.

via Daily American|
#death#first-christian-church#local
Pennsylvania 11-year-old charged with homicide after fatal shooting over Nintendo Switch
crime1 month ago

Pennsylvania 11-year-old charged with homicide after fatal shooting over Nintendo Switch

An 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy faces criminal homicide charges after allegedly shooting and killing his father during the night, reportedly sparked by the father taking away a Nintendo Switch. Court documents say the boy unlocked a gun from his father's safe, loaded it, and fired while his parents slept, later telling police he was mad and had chosen his father as the target. Bail was denied and a hearing was tentatively scheduled for January 22.

via The Guardian|
#crime#guns#homicide
Dog Disappearance and Shifting Stories Unlock Pennsylvania Murder Conviction
crime1 month ago

Dog Disappearance and Shifting Stories Unlock Pennsylvania Murder Conviction

After a 2013 shooting in which Melissa Rocuba died, investigators revisited inconsistencies in Bruno Rocuba’s accounts, aided by security footage; while family questioned his actions—including the removal of Melissa’s belongings and her dog Zeus—the case culminated in a 2024 guilty plea to third-degree murder and a 12-to-40-year prison sentence with parole eligibility in 2035.

via CBS News|
#crime#dog#investigation
PA progressives pressure Shapiro on caregiver pay as 2028 bid looms
politics1 month ago

PA progressives pressure Shapiro on caregiver pay as 2028 bid looms

Democrats in Pennsylvania urge Gov. Josh Shapiro to include a pay boost for in‑home care workers in his 2026 budget to address a large workforce shortage, a move that could require Medicaid rate increases and possibly a tax hike in a swing state with a split Legislature. The pressure comes as Shapiro runs for reelection and eyes a potential 2028 presidential bid, highlighting the balancing act between state needs and national ambitions.

via Axios|
#2028-presidential-bid#healthcare-workforce#in-home-care