Charles Thompson
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Cover PA govt., public policy and other things for @PennLive. Carlisle native. Beth's husband. Andrew and Sarah's Dad. W&L grad. Bills / Phils / OCNJ fan.
Joined May 2011
Some Pennsylvanians - past, present, ex-pats and icons - who will be grabbing our attention in 2026. (Surprises not included): https://t.co/RORoYq1z8p
pennlive.com
Here's PennLive's annual list of Pennsylvanians to watch to help you get started in the new year.
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In the presidential hopefuls section of your favorite bookstore later this month. Very interesting preview here from @gill_mcgoldrick: https://t.co/BKVdOEc2OI
inquirer.com
In Shapiro’s memoir set to publish later this month, he recalls being asked by Harris’ vetting team if he had ever been “an agent of the Israeli government,” among other new details.
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In a "down year" the Buffalo Bills Went 12-5, with a 1st place schedule. Won a wildcard game on the road against the "hottest" team in the NFL. Went toe-to-toe with the 1 seed all the way into OT. It sucks they didn't win. But if that is a "down year" sign me TF
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York county native heading to fourth Winter Olympics
pennlive.com
This York County native is heading to her fourth Winter Olympics.
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I have such admiration for the journalists at @PittsburghPG who despite the closure announcement earlier this month continue to push forward with top-shelf work.
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Viral brawl among young players at Hershey Bears game was not planned by coaches, club says
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The viral video from the Hershey Bears intermission showed young players brawling, but officials say it was an unexpected reaction to a request to be 'entertaining,' not a staged event.
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Nice to see some Pa. education conversation that's at least partly looking beyond the fog of school choice and tuition vouchers. An interesting report by @ORMorrison: https://t.co/AFbfoPlGb2
pennlive.com
Another state has been recognized for the success it's had helping students learn to read, despite high poverty and low education spending. Pa. wants to consider following their lead.
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Jeremy Pauley, now headed for prison for reselling stolen body parts, makes one last closing argument. An interesting read from @daniraerenno: https://t.co/NzpWWqR0R9
pennlive.com
Without any legal guardrails, determining the origin of body parts for sale is nearly impossible, said Jeremy Pauley, who is connected to the man recently charged with burglarizing crypts.
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Here are the details, as explained by police, of the awful family tragedy in Perry County Tuesday. Reported by @ChristineVendel: https://t.co/oHMBMPqoJ0
pennlive.com
Doug Dietz' wife heard a loud sound, then what she thought was water dripping. She turned on the light to discover it was blood, according to court records.
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With this announcement, is there a bigger power couple in Pennsylvania at this moment? Who ya got?
#BREAKING on @axios: @Meta has tapped @DinaPowellMcC, longtime banker, former Trump Admin official and wife of Republican @SenMcCormickPA, as #President and Vice Chair — She’ll report directly to @finkd — She’ll help the company “build new strategic capital partnerships” as it
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News for hikers, anglers and, especially, fans of the Appalachian Trail: https://t.co/oGDQUijk58
pennlive.com
Proposed land swap with National Park Service has outdoor enthusiasts thinking about a "travel plaza" for the Appalachian Trail.
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How was your Sunday?
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Central Pennsylvania's first "trial of the year" quickly turned into a surprising guilty plea Thursday. Story here: https://t.co/vs3KArOyMU
pennlive.com
Michael Baltimore avoided a trial later this month and was sentenced Thursday for gunning down Kendell Cook, a popular barber, in 2021.
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Hate to see this: https://t.co/lD75DJVv8Z
pennlive.com
The newspaper will cease operations in May.
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An interesting new perspective on the horrific University of Idaho killings: https://t.co/5W5FMfF8wT
nytimes.com
Since the arrest of Bryan Kohberger in the murder of four college students, a case that captivated the nation, his family has stayed silent. His sister now describes their pain and confusion.
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My thoughts exactly, @ByTimGraham It's a case of nature, and 24 / 7 media, abhorring a vacuum.
So many national hot-takers, who wouldn't know Terry Pegula if he walked up and kicked them in the balls, parachuting in with strong predictions about what Terry Pegula might/oughta/will do.
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A very smart report on a very important issue for Pennsylvania (and the rest of America) by @KateHuangpu13: https://t.co/9cSAmjo92u
pennlive.com
Consumers could feel an even greater squeeze in the years ahead, as utility companies predict that efforts to build data centers across the state to meet the AI demand will make the energy crunch...
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Joseph McGettigan, prosecutor in Jerry Sandusky and John du Pont cases, dies at 76
apnews.com
Joseph McGettigan III, a Pennsylvania prosecutor known for convicting Jerry Sandusky and John du Pont, has died at the age of 76.
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It's nice to see Pittsburgh leaning into its supporting role in "The Pitt," and vice versa.
Allegheny General Hospital employees receive 'thank you' from 'The Pitt' ahead of Season 2 release
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