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Governor Shapiro Honors Community Heroes at State Dinner

10/29/2025

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Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania hosted the second State Dinner, the first since the Governor’s Residence was firebombed in April.
He awarded the Governor’s Keystone Awards to eight individuals and two groups for notable community contributions.
Jared Quinteros and Dr. Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas were recognized for spinal cord injury support and for a personalized gene editing therapy for a rare disease.
Shapiro noted security upgrades at the residence totaling $32.3 million.

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Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania hosted the second State Dinner, the first since the Governor’s Residence was firebombed in April.
He awarded the Governor’s Keystone Awards to eight individuals and two groups for notable community contributions.
Jared Quinteros and Dr. Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas were recognized for spinal cord injury support and for a personalized gene editing therapy for a rare disease.
Shapiro noted security upgrades at the residence totaling $32.3 million.