Pennsylvania gov says US must ‘turn the tide’ against political violence on the day man drives car into FBI office

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania said Tuesday that the nation's leaders must “turn the tide” against political violence and reject vengeance, and accused President Donald Trump of failing the moment's test of leadership....

Obama: Trump is manufacturing America’s worst-ever political crisis

Donald Trump is pushing the US towards an unprecedented political crisis in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Barack Obama has suggested. The former US president hit out at the administration’s rhetoric surrounding the killing while...

Obama Calls Charlie Kirk Assassination A ‘Tragedy,’ Condemns Political Violence

Former President says political violence is ‘anathema to what it means to be a democratic country’ Former President Barack Obama on Tuesday called the recent assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk a “horrific and a tragedy,” while...

Obama says US faces 'political crisis' after killing of Charlie Kirk

Former US President Barack Obama has warned of a "political crisis of the sort that we haven't seen before" in the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk. At an event in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Obama said he did not know Kirk and disagreed with many...

Oktoberfests on tap in Western Pennsylvania

Munich’s Oktoberfest celebration kicks off Saturday and runs through Oct. 5. If you didn’t book a flight overseas, you can still don lederhosen, grab a beer stein and celebrate German culture right here in Western Pennsylvania. A slew of festivals...

Pennsylvania governor says leaders need to “speak and act with moral clarity”

Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday leaders have a responsibility to “speak and act with moral clarity” when condemning political violence in America. “During moments like this, I believe we have a responsibility to be clear and unequivocal in calling...

DHS blames political rhetoric for surge in assaults on ICE agents after Charlie Kirk murder

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss the contentious Senate hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday identified what it...

Blackstone to acquire 620MW gas plant in Pennsylvania for almost $1bn

Blackstone announced that private equity funds affiliated with its energy-focused private equity business, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hill Top Energy Center, a 620MW natural gas power...

Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority Appoints Stephanie Mays-Boyd

submitted by the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA) Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA) today announced that it has hired longtime hospitality industry veteran Stephanie Mays-Boyd as its new Director...

Best of PGH 2025: Business + Services

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2025 The Most Powerful Women in Banking Top Team: Wilmington Trust

Collaboration among the employees in both the institutional client services and wealth business at Wilmington Trust helped boost revenue during the past three years. Led by Jennifer Warren, who serves as the head of Wilmington Trust, the teamwork...

Obama condemns Charlie Kirk's killing, calls political violence 'a threat to all of us'

Former President Barack Obama on Tuesday condemned the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the spate of political violence gripping the country while rebuking President Donald Trump and his allies' for politicizing the shooting and not doing more to...

9/17 Playbook: Shapiro: Leaders Must Condemn All Forms of Political Violence

⚾ Hello, Wednesday. What a Gift. 🗞️ In Today’s Edition. Shapiro Says US Must ‘Turn the Tide’ Against Political Violence, Reject Vengeance. The Woman Republicans Hope Can Beat Josh Shapiro. Can the ‘Rainy Day Fund’ Balance the Budget? Whoopie Pie...

Pennsylvania governor calls for unity, media literacy following acts of political violence

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WHP) — Governor Josh Shapiro called for an end to political violence Tuesday, highlighting the need for more media literacy and faith in government institutions. The governor delivered the remarks at the 2025 Eradicate Hate Global...

Researchers study migration as songbirds flock south for winter

NORTH ABINGTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — As the leaves in Northeastern Pennsylvania begin to change color, many animals are preparing for colder weather to come. For many songbirds, this preparation comes in the form of migration, which researchers...

Obama Urges Civility in Politics Amid Wave of Attacks on Public Figures

Former President Barack Obama warned this week that the nation is facing an “inflection point” as political violence escalates, calling for Americans to recommit to the democratic principle of resolving disputes without bloodshed. Speaking in...

Voices: I research partisanship. Here’s how we prevent political violence.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Flowers, American flags and candles are seen beside a photo of Charlie Kirk following a vigil at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City following the shooting death of the conservative activist at Utah Valley...

Obama says America is at "inflection point" amid political violence

Former President Barack Obama addressed political violence in the United States on Tuesday night, telling a group in Pennsylvania that the country is "at an inflection point." The former president addressed the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk...

QS Global MBA Rankings 2026: Top 10 US business schools dominating the list

QS Global MBA Rankings 2026: Top 10 US Business Schools and Key Insights for Applicants (Image: iStock) The QS Global MBA Rankings are among the most visible benchmarks for MBA programs worldwide as they assess criteria such as employability,...

Finance changed, risks didn’t

More than 15 years after the global financial crisis, the banking and financial system looks safer. But it's also evolving in ways that are reshaping who provides liquidity, how money moves, and risks to economic and financial stability. As a...