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Governor Shapiro Escapes Injury at Concert Series Launch

4/11/2026

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro narrowly escaped injury when a large backdrop fell during an April 10, 2026 event featuring a Benjamin Franklin reenactor and a Betsy Ross portrayal.
Shapiro was announcing the Commonwealth Concert Series, a lineup of free concerts leading up to the U.S. 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.
No one was hurt.
The Commonwealth Concert Series is funded by Pennsylvania’s tourism program at a cost of $675,000.

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Story summary

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro narrowly escaped injury when a large backdrop fell during an April 10, 2026 event featuring a Benjamin Franklin reenactor and a Betsy Ross portrayal.
Shapiro was announcing the Commonwealth Concert Series, a lineup of free concerts leading up to the U.S. 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.
No one was hurt.
The Commonwealth Concert Series is funded by Pennsylvania’s tourism program at a cost of $675,000.