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Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at governor’s mansion while Josh Shapiro, family slept

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at governor’s mansion while Josh Shapiro, family slept

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A man who scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and used beer bottles filled with gasoline to ignite the occupied Pennsylvania governor’s mansion pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempted murder and...

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Pennsylvania's New Child Custody Factors

Pennsylvania's New Child Custody Factors

The polestar followed by Pennsylvania in deciding child custody cases is the best interest of the child. With the passage of the then-new Child Custody Act that became effective in January 2011, the court was to consider 16 factors enumerated...

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Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence while his family slept

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence while his family slept

Updated on: October 14, 2025 / 10:29 AM EDT / AP A man who scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and used beer bottles filled with gasoline to ignite the occupied Pennsylvania governor's mansion pleaded guilty...

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Man pleads guilty in arson attack at Pennsylvania Governor’s mansion while family slept
NABC Donates Recycled Ride to Pennsylvania Veteran

NABC Donates Recycled Ride to Pennsylvania Veteran

The National Auto Body Council (NABC), along with GEICO and Caliber Collision, recently donated a refurbished vehicle to a U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Reading, Pa. A 2020 Nissan Altima was generously donated by GEICO and refurbished by the...

Owner:  Bill Babcox
Pro-Palestinian Activist Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Josh Shapiro, Burn Down Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion

Pro-Palestinian Activist Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Josh Shapiro, Burn Down Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion

The man who set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion in April while Governor Josh Shapiro and his family slept inside has pleaded guilty to attempted murder, arson, and other charges. Mr. Shapiro, his wife, their four children, and another...

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WATCH: CCTV footage captures attempted murder of Pennsylvania governor

WATCH: CCTV footage captures attempted murder of Pennsylvania governor

(The Center Square) – The Dauphin County District Attorney's Office released more than five minutes of CCTV footage that captured Cody Balmer setting fire to Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence in Harrisburg on April 13, 2025. Balmer pleaded...

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Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at governor’s mansion while Shapiro’s family slept

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at governor’s mansion while Shapiro’s family slept

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Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson that damaged governor’s mansion and forced Gov. Josh Shapiro’s family to flee

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson that damaged governor’s mansion and forced Gov. Josh Shapiro’s family to flee

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson that damaged governor’s mansion and forced Gov. Josh Shapiro’s family to flee. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,...

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Arsonist Pleads Guilty In Attack On Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Residence
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at governor’s mansion while Shapiro’s family slept
4 Days in Philadelphia: Cobblestones, Calder Sculptures, and a 24/7 Cheese Vending Machine

4 Days in Philadelphia: Cobblestones, Calder Sculptures, and a 24/7 Cheese Vending Machine

Philadelphia, depending on who you ask, is either a city steeped in history or a hub of innovation. Then again, it’s best known for its passionate sports fans or its world-class museums. Or for its cheesesteaks—or its restaurant scene that’s...

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Balmer pleads guilty to attempted murder of Pennsylvania governor

Balmer pleads guilty to attempted murder of Pennsylvania governor

(The Center Square) – The man accused of firebombing the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion in Harrisburg pleaded guilty to attempted murder, aggravated arson and terrorism on Tuesday. Cody Balmer also accepted blame for 22 counts of arson – one for...

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Man pleads guilty to firebombing Pennsylvania governor's mansion

Man pleads guilty to firebombing Pennsylvania governor's mansion

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Cody Balmer, the man who confessed to breaking into the Pennsylvania governor's mansion in Harrisburg and throwing a Molotov cocktail into the home where Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family and friends slept, pleaded guilty Tuesday....

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Philadelphia Flyers defeat Florida Panthers in home opener

Philadelphia Flyers defeat Florida Panthers in home opener

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Flyers held its home opener Monday night. The Flyers hosted the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. Heading into the night, the Panthers were on a three-game winning streak. The Flyers defeated Florida...

Owner:  Richard Dean
Suspect in arson attack at Pennsylvania governor’s mansion pleads guilty

Suspect in arson attack at Pennsylvania governor’s mansion pleads guilty

Fox News national correspondent Alexis McAdams has the latest on an arson investigation at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's mansion on 'Special Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A suspected arsonist pleaded guilty in a...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
Philadelphia medical examiner reaffirms its finding that Ellen Greenberg’s death was a suicide

Philadelphia medical examiner reaffirms its finding that Ellen Greenberg’s death was a suicide

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Man pleads guilty after firebombing Pennsylvania governor’s mansion as Josh Shapiro’s family slept

Man pleads guilty after firebombing Pennsylvania governor’s mansion as Josh Shapiro’s family slept

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man who set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion as the governor’s family slept inside has pleaded guilty to attempted murder, arson, and terrorism charges. Cody Balmer was accused of using beer bottles...

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Man pleads guilty to arson attack on Pennsylvania governor's mansion
Man pleads guilty in attack at Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, sentenced to prison

Man pleads guilty in attack at Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, sentenced to prison

A man who scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and used beer bottles filled with gasoline to ignite the occupied Pennsylvania governor’s mansion pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempted murder and other charges.VIDEO...

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