Overview
- A large America250PA backdrop fell toward Gov. Josh Shapiro during his public rollout of Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Concert Series.
- The sign narrowly missed two costumed reenactors portraying Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross, and officials said no one was hurt as video of the moment spread online.
- Shapiro checked on people on stage, then finished his remarks and completed the announcement without further incident.
- Fox News reported the series will cost $675,000 from Pennsylvania’s Marketing to Attract Marquis Events program, which funds tourism and marquee events.
- The governor named acts including Lady A, The Fray, Cole Swindell, and Gabby Barrett, with Third Eye Blind set to headline the Pittsburgh finale at Point State Park.