Pennsylvania

Despite rallying in Pennsylvania, Trump avoids the 'S' word ('Shapiro')

Published

2 years ago

August 1, 2024

Despite rallying in Pennsylvania, Trump avoids the 'S' word ('Shapiro')

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s decision to rally within near earshot of the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion was practically brimming with subtext.

International oddsmakers have consistently labeled Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro a favorite to become Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. Stumping for Harris on Monday, Shapiro mocked Trump before more than a thousand supporters of the presumptive Democratic nominee.

More: ‘A great badge of honor’: Defiant Trump returns to Pa. post-shooting for rally

But Trump — rallying Wednesday with approximately 8,000 faithful at New Holland Arena, about a mile from Shapiro’s residence along the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg — didn’t take the bait.

During his 90 minutes at the podium, Trump reserved most of his darts for Harris, President Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa. He said little to nothing of Shapiro, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer or any of Harris’ other rumored VP finalists.

More: Former President Trump rallies support in Harrisburg. Here’s what we saw outside the arena

Shapiro, meanwhile, has already been on the offensive.

Rallying Harris supporters on Monday with Whitmer at Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pa., Shapiro poked fun at Trump for his habit of hugging the American flag. He also said he had a message for the former president.

“Stop (expletive)-talking America,” Shapiro said.

“This is the greatest country on the face of the Earth. Let’s start acting like it. I know that’s true, you know that’s true, he doesn’t know that’s true.”

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro greets the crowd alongside Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at a campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris at Wissahickon High School in Ambler on Monday.

Outlets including Bloomberg and POLITICO have reported that Shapiro’s already met privately with the vetting team for Harris. A source familiar with the process said Harris is expected to make her decision on a running mate by early next week.

Though Trump stayed out of state politics and away from speculation on Harris’ vice presidential preferences, one of his guest speakers had no such reservations.

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., ridiculed Shapiro for his “Get s— done” slogan. He told the friendly MAGA audience Wednesday that he feels the governor is too busy jockeying for a spot on the Harris ticket to accomplish anything of significance for Pennsylvania residents.

Smucker, 60, represents the 11th Congressional District in Pennsylvania and serves on the deeply influential Committee on Ways and Means. He faces Democrat Jim Atkinson in his reelection effort this fall.

Bruce Siwy is a reporter for the USA TODAY Network’s Pennsylvania state capital bureau. He can be reached at bsiwy@gannett.com or on X at @BruceSiwy.

This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: Trump rallies in Pennsylvania near home of Harris VP short lister

Source link

Click to comment

Pennsylvania

Fire crews try moving burning barge to shallow water in Delaware Bay

Published

5 hours ago

March 10, 2026

Press Room

Fire crews try moving burning barge to shallow water in Delaware Bay

Delaware, Pennsylvania, and federal agencies have been responding to a barge fire in the Delaware Bay.

The barge, which is carrying salvage metal, is being moved to shallow water so it can be secured, allowing on-scene responders to extinguish the fire and complete salvage operations, according to a March 10 statement from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency.

No injuries have been reported as of 1:15 p.m.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is on scene to perform air monitoring, the statement said.

Responding agencies include the Wilmington Fire Department, Good Will, Leipsic Volunteer, Bowers and South Bowers fire companies. Also there are Delaware State Police, DNREC, New Castle County Office of Emergency Management, Kent County Department of Public Safety, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay.

The Philadelphia Fire Department was enroute.

This is a developing story. Check back with delawareonline.com for more information.

Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@delawareonline.com.

Source link

Pennsylvania

Shapiro wants to incentivize data centers to be better neighbors. Will that work?

Published

17 hours ago

March 10, 2026

Press Room

Shapiro wants to incentivize data centers to be better neighbors. Will that work?

ACCOUNT

SECTIONS

OTHER

CLASSIFIEDS

Source link

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania High School Girls Basketball 2026 Playoff Brackets, Schedule (PIAA) – March 10, 2026

Published

1 day ago

March 9, 2026

Press Room

Pennsylvania High School Girls Basketball 2026 Playoff Brackets, Schedule (PIAA) – March 10, 2026

The 2026 Pennsylvania high school girls basketball state playoffs begin on Tuesday, March 10, with second-round games for all divisions.

High School On SI has brackets for every division in the PIAA high school girls basketball playoffs. The state championships begin on March 19th.

Pennsylvania High School Girls Basketball 2026 Playoff Brackets, Schedule (PIAA) – March 10-11, 2026

CLASS 1A BRACKET (select to view bracket)

Second Round

New Covenant Christian vs. Delaware County Christian – 03/11

Philadelphia Montgomery Christian Academy vs. Benton – 03/11

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional vs. Motivation – 03/11

Linville Hill vs. Southern Fulton – 03/11

Williamsburg vs. Elk County Catholic – 03/11

Farrell vs. Bishop Carroll – 03/11

Clarion-Limestone vs. Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy – 03/11

Bishop Guilfoyle vs. Aquinas Academy – 03/11

CLASS 2A BRACKET (select to view bracket)

Second Round

Shalom Christian Academy vs. Southern Columbia Area – 03/10

Faith Christian vs. Mountain View – 03/10

Wyoming Seminary College Prep vs. Marian Catholic – 03/10

York Catholic vs. Berlin Brothersvalley – 03/10

Neshannock vs. Penns Manor – 03/10

Kennedy Catholic vs. Keystone – 03/10

Bishop McCort vs. Chartiers-Houston – 03/10

Winchester Thurston vs. Wilmington Area – 03/10

CLASS 3A BRACKET (select to view bracket)

Second Round

Imhotep Charter vs. Holy Redeemer – 03/10

Pequea Valley vs. Schuylkill Haven – 03/10

Hughesville vs. Notre Dame-Green Pond – 03/10

Dunmore vs. Executive Education Academy – 03/10

Trinity vs. Troy – 03/10

Northwestern vs. Greensburg Central Catholic – 03/10

Shady Side Academy vs. Beaver Falls – 03/10

Central Cambria vs. Karns City – 03/10

CLASS 4A BRACKET (select to view bracket)

Second Round

Susquehanna Township vs. Universal Audenried Charter School – 03/11

Scranton Prep vs. Allentown Central Catholic – 03/11

Central Columbia vs. Villa Joseph Marie – 03/11

Valley View vs. Neumann-Goretti – 03/11

Delone Catholic vs. Penn Cambria – 03/11

Slippery Rock vs. Oakland Catholic – 03/11

Belle Vernon vs. Blackhawk – 03/11

North Catholic vs. Harbor Creek – 03/11

CLASS 5A BRACKET (select to view bracket)

Second Round

Lampeter-Strasburg vs. Mt. St. Joseph Academy – 03/11

Marple Newtown vs. Crestwood – 03/11

Bethlehem Catholic vs. Villa Maria Academy – 03/11

North Pocono vs. Archbishop Wood – 03/11

York Suburban vs. TBD – 03/11

Peters Township vs. Manheim Central – 03/11

South Fayette vs. Penn-Trafford – 03/11

Baldwin vs. Indiana – 03/11

CLASS 6A BRACKET (select to view bracket)

Second Round

Upper Dublin vs. Perkiomen Valley – 03/10

Hazleton vs. Parkland – 03/10

Easton vs. Red Lion – 03/10

Downingtown West vs. Archbishop Carroll – 03/10

Wilson vs. Cardinal O’Hara – 03/10

Pennsbury vs. Altoona – 03/10

Dallastown vs. Emmaus – 03/10

Canon-McMillan vs. Taylor Allderdice – 03/10

Get even closer to the action by creating a free account. Follow your favorite teams and get score updates, breaking news and alerts when new photo galleries are available.