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Megan Tomasic
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K12 Reporter, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Myrtle Beach, Pittsburgh
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By Mike Wereschagin Verified, Ford Turner Verified, Megan Tomasic Verified| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Verified A 38-year-old man from Harrisburg set fire to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion early Sunday, hours after the state’s first family celebrated the first night of Passover, according to police. What to know• Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg was charged with attempted homicide, arson and terrorism. • Police said Balmer used beer bottles filled with gasoline to set fire to the governor's mansion. • Balmer said he would have beaten with Shapiro with a hammer if he encountered Mr. Shaprio, police said.
Man who set fire to Shapiro's home harbored 'hatred' toward governor, told police he would have beaten him
By Mike Wereschagin Verified, Ford Turner Verified, Megan Tomasic Verified| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Verified A Harrisburg man said he was harboring a “hatred” toward Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro when he walked an hour from his home to the Governor’s Mansion, broke into the property and tossed several incendiary devices that caught the home on fire while the governor, his wife and guests were inside early Sunday morning, causing significant damage hours after the family had celebrated the beginning of Passover, according to court documents.
By Mike Wereschagin Verified, Ford Turner Verified, Megan Tomasic Verified| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Verified A 38-year-old man from Harrisburg set fire to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion early Sunday, hours after the state’s first family celebrated the first night of Passover, according to police. What to know• Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg was charged with attempted homicide, arson and terrorism. • Police said Balmer used beer bottles filled with gasoline to set fire to the governor's mansion. • Balmer said he would have beaten with Shapiro with a hammer if he encountered Mr. Shaprio, police said.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is a historic daily newspaper based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded on July 29, 1786, it is recognized as the first newspaper published west of the Allegheny Mountains. The publication has undergone various changes over its long history, including mergers and name changes, ultimately adopting its current name in 1927. The Post-Gazette provides a range of news coverage, including local, national, and international stories, with a strong emphasis on investigative journalism and political reporting. It has a digital presence that includes archives dating back to its founding, accessible through ProQuest Historical Newspapers and its online platform. The newspaper is also a founding member of Spotlight PA, a collaborative initiative focused on accountability reporting in Pennsylvania. The Post-Gazette serves a diverse audience, primarily consisting of residents and businesses in the Pittsburgh area.
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