Author: Salena Zito

PITTSBURGH — Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) said that what the world saw at the Energy and Innovation Summit was the “Pennsylvania way.” It was a historic event that brought together the top minds in artificial intelligence, education, technology, energy, and the trades, along with the most powerful leaders in the country. “I think it’s important…

Just a few moments after Air Force One took off from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, President Donald Trump sat at his desk aboard the plane with a handful of his trusted staff members, including White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. All of them smiled as Air Force One…

McKEESPORT, Pennsylvania — Take the left off of Nessley Avenue after climbing the switchback up from this city’s once-thriving downtown business district. For the next three blocks, you’ll find yourself on the brick-paved portion of Jefferson Street. Despite the impact weather has had on the bricks, giving them a wavy appearance, it adds a unique charm…

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia — Steve Hotz started Black Horse Forge, a nonprofit organization that provides support for veterans, active-duty military personnel, and first responders through the ancient art of blacksmithing. The retired sergeant, who served 17 years in the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army, said he started the endeavor to teach the arts of blacksmithing, tool making, and…

On Wednesday, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Marines from Virginia came face-to-face with Vice President JD Vance, the first Marine vice president in history. Twenty years ago, he was just like them: young and often unprepared for what awaited at the base. They arrived from various parts of the country and are from different races…

LATROBE, Pennsylvania — “If we win Pennsylvania, we win the whole damn thing.” Two weeks ago, former President Donald Trump announced these words to rallygoers in this Westmoreland County town at a packed event, which included several former Pittsburgh Steelers taking the stage to endorse him and steelworkers as well, who even got the former…

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — Three things stand out within a few minutes of talking to Beverly Aikins: Her grandchildren are her everything, she is deeply grateful she has earned her nursing license back, and the mother of Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), the Republican vice presidential nominee, has found redemption and peace through helping others struggling with addiction.…