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Philadelphia InquirerMonday, 13 April 2026

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Trump says U.S. military will blockade Iranian ports

The action was announced after ceasefire talks ended without an agreement. A U.S. blockade could further rattle global energy markets.

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Frames the story as a retrospective analysis of institutional and personal recovery, focusing on physical security upgrades and the lasting psychological impact on a public official following a targeted attack.

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A year prior, the Pennsylvania governor's mansion was targeted in an arson attack linked to rising political violence. This piece reviews the subsequent 33 million dollar security enhancements and the personal toll on Governor Josh Shapiro.

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reshaped by the arson attack

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RESIDENCE RESTORED

A year later, a look at how the Pa. governor’s mansion and Gov. Josh Shapiro himself have been reshaped by the arson attack at the home.

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Drexel, Academy of Natural Sciences may be parting ways

After 15 years of a “historic affiliation,” the university and the academy are on the brink of severing ties.

Details a potential institutional split between two prominent local scientific and educational entities after a 15-year affiliation.

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