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Shapiro Administration

  • Aaron Pitts, chief commercial officer of BusinessPA, speaks at a Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce event in 2024.
    Economic Development, Pennsylvania

    BusinessPA’s Aaron Pitts Brings Jobs, Investment, and a New Economic Strategy to Pennsylvania

    June 1, 2026

    As one of Pennsylvania’s foremost economic strategists, Aaron Pitts has spent the past year quietly dismantling the state’s longstanding business…

  • Back lit silhouette of male farmer standing in cultivated soybean field in summer sunset.
    Agriculture

    Shapiro Administration Boosts Young Farmers with $600,345 in PA Farm Bill Grants

    January 21, 2026

    During the 2026 Farm Show, the Shapiro Administration has announced $600,345 in Pennsylvania Farm Bill grants that are aimed at…

  • Teen students using cellphones.
    Education

    Pennsylvania May Be the Next State to Ban Cellphones in Schools 

    December 16, 2025

    Pennsylvania may be the next state to ban cellphone use in schools, joining half the country, if the Senate Bill…

  • Inside an Apozeal Pharmaceuticals facility.
    Pharma & Biotech

    Commonwealth Secures $4.1M from Pharma Company to Expand Bucks Operations

    September 18, 2025

    The Commonwealth has secured a $4.1 million investment from Levittown-based Apozeal Pharmaceuticals for the expansion of its Bucks County operations.…

  • Red barn and silo in distance at a farm in Lancaster County.
    Chester County

    Two Chester County Farms Get Permanently Preserved

    July 9, 2025

    The Shapiro Administration has invested nearly $10 million to purchase development rights for 2,672 acres on 35 farms in 18 counties, protecting…

  • Old broken rusty rotten pipes are taken out from the trench and replaced with new isolated pipeline.
    Utilities

    Pennsylvania American Water Awarded Two PENNVEST Loans To Expand Water Service in Washington County

    July 31, 2024

    The Shapiro Administration recently revealed that Pennsylvania American Water was awarded low-interest financing from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for two water main extension projects…

  • A mother doing undergraduate coursework on laptop with son in background.
    Education

    West Chester University Students Who Are Parents Will Benefit from PA Department of Education Grant

    June 29, 2024

    West Chester University (WCU) is one of only 12 universities in Pennsylvania to receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department…

  • Governor Josh Shapiro.
    Government & Politics

    Gov. Shapiro Uses Profanity in Slogan to Emphasize His Determination to Get Things Done

    June 15, 2024

    Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has a new slogan for his administration, and he is not afraid to use a little…

  • Immaculata University Campus in the spring.
    Education

    Immaculata University Awarded Grant To Support Parenting Students

    May 10, 2024

    Immaculata University is one of 12 colleges and universities to be awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for…

  • Farmer tending to crops, close-up image of produce emerging from soil.
    Government & Politics

    Shapiro Admin Offers $500K Grants for PA Farm Bill To Boost Ag Ed, Healthy School Foods

    May 10, 2024

    Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding revealed that Pennsylvania’s Farm-to-School Grant program is offering schools and childhood centers to apply for up…

  • PennDOT graphic.
    Transportation

    PennDOT to Use Red Light Violation Fines to Fund Montco Safety Improvements

    January 31, 2024

    Thirteen million dollars earned from fines for automated red light enforcement will be used for safety improvements in Berks, Chester,…

  • Students at the School Bus Safety Poster Award Ceremony.
    Transportation

    Four Lansdale Students Honored for School Bus Safety Posters

    October 27, 2023

    Four Lansdale students were among the winners of this year’s School Bus Safety Poster Contest, writes Jacob Deemer for Explore…

  • Commissioners and Representative Mike Vereb at the Schuylkill Canal Towpath ribbon cutting.
    Government & Politics

    Shapiro Administration’s Secretary of Legislative Affairs Has Resigned

    September 28, 2023

    The Shapiro Administration has announced that PA Secretary of Legislative Affairs Mike Vereb, has resigned, writes Ford Turner for Pittsburgh…

  • Narberth Community Food Bank
    Nonprofit

    State Officials Award a $17K Grant to Narberth Community Food Bank

    September 21, 2023

    In an effort to work toward a healthier Pennsylvania, the Shapiro Administration has awarded $1.6 million in state grants to…

  • Electric vehicles charging.
    Transportation

    Two Montco Projects Receive National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding

    August 16, 2023

    Two Montgomery County projects have been included among the 54 recipients of conditional awards for federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure…

  • Chester County farm
    Agriculture

    Pennsylvania Protects 32 Farms Permanently, Three Are in Chester County

    March 8, 2023

    The Shapiro Administration has announced that Pennsylvania protected 3,047 acres on 32 farms in 21 counties from future residential or…

  • Chester County farm
    Agriculture, Chester County

    Pennsylvania Protects 32 Farms Permanently, Three Are in Chester County

    March 7, 2023

    The Shapiro Administration has announced that Pennsylvania protected 3,047 acres on 32 farms in 21 counties from future residential or…

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