Amy Worden

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Enterprise Editor at The Patriot-News

Contributor WaPost. Journalism prof. Dickinson College. Alum Phila. Inquirer, AP. NOLA, VT, Toronto, NYC, Balt., D.C. street hoops grad. Obie. UVMHP

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Shapiro and his family evacuated after arson at Governor’s Residence

1 week ago | lehighvalleylive.com | Amy Worden

Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were evacuated without incident from the Governor’s Residence early Sunday morning after what state police say was an arson fire at the house. Shapiro said he and his family were awakened by “bangs on the door” from state police troopers. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Shapiro and his family evacuated after fire breaks out at Governor’s Residence

1 week ago | pennlive.com | Amy Worden

NewsPublished: Apr. 13, 2025, 11:21 a.m.State police are investigating what they say appears to be an arson fire that broke out at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg early Sunday morning. Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were evacuated without incident from the Governor’s Residence early Sunday morning after what state police say was an arson fire at the house. Shapiro said he and his family were awakened by “bangs on the door” from state police troopers.
Georgia Avenue condominium adds 14 units to Petworth neighborhood

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Amy Worden

Georgia Avenue condominium adds 14 units to Petworth neighborhood (washingtonpost.com) Georgia Avenue condominium adds 14 units to Petworth neighborhood By Amy Worden 2025040912000000 Petworth was among the D.C. neighborhoods that sprang up in the late 19th century with the northward expansion of the city's streetcar lines.
Carlisle Cat Cafe serves up coffee with a side of furry love for feline fans

3 weeks ago | pennlive.com | Amy Worden

With just hours to go before the opening of the Carlisle Cat Cafe you could say the fur was flying. Co-owners Brett Witter and Jonathan Nori, along with their helpers, were whirling through the space like a tornado on Monday, running shop vacs, removing paint tape and maneuvering large display cases into position. The cats? They were chilling in the lounge, blissfully ignoring the scramble ahead of Tuesday’s debut of the area’s first cat cafe.
Pa. college to exit D1, blames pay-to-play, transfer portal for moving away from ‘love of the game’

1 month ago | pennlive.com | Amy Worden

SportsUpdated: Mar. 25, 2025, 5:54 p.m.|Published: Mar. 25, 2025, 5:52 p.m.Western Michigan takes on St. Francis (Pa) at Waldo Stadium on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.
Pa. college to exit D1, blames pay-to-play, transfer portal for moving away from ‘love of the game’

1 month ago | dailyitem.com | Amy Worden

Barely a week after Saint Francis University, in a heart-stopper of a game, missed its chance to advance in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the tiny Catholic school in western Pennsylvania announced it would be seeking reclassification from Division I to Division III level. The decision, announced Tuesday by the board of trustees, directs the administration to begin the process for the change to take place when the 2026-27 school year begins. kAm“%9:D H2D ?@E 2? 62DJ ?@C 2 BF:4< 564:D:@?
Watch: Pa. lawmakers to discuss detention of legal Bhutanese immigrants

1 month ago | pennlive.com | Amy Worden

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Gov. Shapiro warns federal education cuts could ‘crush’ Pa. schools

1 month ago | pennlive.com | Amy Worden

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday cautioned that while the full effects of Trump administration efforts to dismantle the Department of Education may not yet be known, the loss of federal funding would “crush” Pennsylvania schools.
U Street condominiums add to the District’s Shaw neighborhood

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Amy Worden

As a graduate student at Georgetown University, Armando Baltazar loved the convenience of living in nearby Glover Park. But over the years, with his job and after-work life focused downtown, he tired of relying on the bus to get around. So, when he decided to take the leap and buy his first new home, access to the Metro was a top priority. Baltazar, 37, who works in international development, spent the last year looking for a place that is closer to downtown.
Rep. Perry defends GOP Medicaid cuts, says those ‘legitimately’ enrolled won’t lose coverage

1 month ago | pennlive.com | Amy Worden

PA PoliticsUpdated: Mar. 10, 2025, 11:01 a.m.|Published: Mar. 10, 2025, 10:58 a.m.FILE - Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., promises that anyone who is “legitimately” on Medicaid will not lose their coverage under GOP budget cuts File)APRep. Scott Perry is promising that anyone who is “legitimately” on Medicaid will not lose their coverage under GOP budget cuts.