Officials work to uncover the motive for fire set at Pennsylvania governor’s residence
- On April 13, 2025, a firebombing attack occurred at the Pennsylvania governor's residence in Harrisburg, targeting Governor Josh Shapiro and his family while they were inside sleeping.
- The suspect, Cody Balmer, was charged with attempted murder and other offenses; the motive behind the attack is still unclear, according to Governor Shapiro.
- The Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition condemned the incident and highlighted concerns about rising antisemitism, particularly during the Passover holiday.
- Governor Shapiro stated that the attack was targeted but the exact motive remains unclear, and the suspect may face federal charges.
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Local rabbi remembers lives lost in the Holocaust
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — At the end of Passover, a man, upset about the plight of Palestinians, allegedly firebombed the home of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, and Virginia Beach-based Rabbi Israel Zoberman is following the news of a dangerous trend. "You know, we live in very dangerous, unsettling times," Zoberman said. "It is really a blemish upon our great nation that something of this nature can take place." Previously: Local Rabbi…
Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family share new details about the arson attack at a luncheon thanking first responders
Shapiro shared new details about the harrowing experience at a luncheon for the Harrisburg firefighters who quickly responded to the blaze at the Pennsylvania governor's residence.

In his words: Shapiro recounts evacuating arson fire in pajamas at Pennsylvania governor's residence
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is sharing new details about the arson fire this weekend that prompted his family to evacuate the official residence in Harrisburg in the dead of night. The first-term Democrat on Thursday recounted the events after his…
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family share new details about the arson attack at a luncheon thanking first responders
HARRISBURG — Yelling. Banging. Smoke. Those were the first few moments that made Gov. Josh Shapiro hop out of bed and begin evacuating his family from the Pennsylvania governor’s residence on Sunday, after a man broke into the Harrisburg ...
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