Ben Wren

Deputy Chief of Staff to @PaAttorneyGen Dave Sunday Opinions= my own. except hockey posts. those are everyone's opinions. RT doesnt imply endorsement

[Ben Wren @benwren]

Thanks to my colleagues at team @LongNyquist who made this campaign a success.

Working with @SteveZappala was an honor.

How Steve Zappala was reelected as Allegheny County DA running on the GOP ticket
Article:
https://t.co/UnrQbOnEIQ

[PA Attorney General Dave Sunday @PAAttorneyGen]

Our hearts are heavy with the news of an officer killed in the line of duty. Officer Kristen Yeager’s watch was ended while responding to a call for service Friday evening.  

Please join me in praying for her family and friends and the Central Berks Regional Police Department as they mourn the loss of their wife, mother, colleague and friend.

Each and every day law enforcement put their lives on the line to protect our communities never knowing what that shift may bring their way. This tragedy reminds us that there is no routine day for them which makes their service even more remarkable and worthy of our support.

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

GOOD MORNING! ☀️

[PA Attorney General Dave Sunday @PAAttorneyGen]

We were thrilled to have such bright, engaged students participate in our teenTALK roundtables this year. A huge thank you to Rosalie and Gabby for joining us, and sharing their experience!

Want to learn more and read the report? Click here: https://t.co/sfw0PNkpib

[PA Attorney General Dave Sunday @PAAttorneyGen]

For Jewish American Heritage Month, Attorney General Dave Sunday reflects on experiences he has had throughout the Commonwealth this past year. To our Jewish community, we hope this month has been full of light and love.

[Jordanreviewsittt @jordanreviewsit]

His 3 day weekend is over. Stop the rain and make it sunny for the work week

[PA Attorney General Dave Sunday @PAAttorneyGen]

Memorial Day marks the start of sunnier days and warmer weather, but it has a solemn purpose. Today, we remember and honor the brave soldiers who gave their lives fighting for this country, and for our freedom. At the Office of Attorney General, we pray for those we’ve lost, and the ones they left behind.

God Bless America.

[PA Attorney General Dave Sunday @PAAttorneyGen]

On Armed Forces Day, we are thankful to all active members of our military, for their dedication to protecting our country. May is Military Appreciation Month, and Attorney General Dave Sunday has a special message for everyone who has put their life on the line for this country, past and present.

[Dennis Owens @Owens_abc27]

PA AG Sunday announcing results of new report on social media’s impact on teen mental health. It is based on listening sessions with students across PA. Social media is “inescapable” and not inherently bad but there is “darkness” that needs to be regulated. @abc27news

[Ben Wren @benwren]

@gill_mcgoldrick What did you do to @ZitoSalena

[PA Attorney General Dave Sunday @PAAttorneyGen]

LIVE: Attorney General Dave Sunday gives the Commencement Address at @WidenerLawCW:

https://t.co/Q2bWNkiDVJ

[ADL Philadelphia @ADLPhiladelphia]

We are grateful to @PAAttorneyGen, @RepDanFrankel, and @SenJudySchwank for standing up against hate and using their voices to protect our communities. Their courage reminds us that when leaders speak out, they demonstrate that antisemitism has no place in our society. Thank you for your leadership and moral courage.

[PA Attorney General Dave Sunday @PAAttorneyGen]

LIVE: Attorney General Dave Sunday and partners announce the takedown of a statewide fentanyl-trafficking operation based in Philadelphia. https://t.co/rrlVkV7eld

[PA Attorney General Dave Sunday @PAAttorneyGen]

We end this #NationalPoliceWeek, we end by honoring the brave officers who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect their communities last year. This Peace Officer Memorial Day, we will never forget their mission, and carry on the fight through our work every day.

Rest easy. 

Ptlm. Andrew Duarte
Det. Mark Baker
Det. Sgt. Cody Becker
Det. Isaiah Emenheiser
Police Officer Andy Chan

[PA Attorney General Dave Sunday @PAAttorneyGen]

Last month, I talked about the need to speak out against antisemitism when it is seen. Today, I feel compelled to do just that.

The mailing deployed in a Lehigh/Bucks county state senate race was antisemitic. Its language and use of an Israeli flag that targeted a Jewish state senator inappropriately suggests disloyalty to America.

That is the type of antisemitic action and rhetoric that must be called out, condemned and shunned.

[Ben Wren @benwren]

The quotes and replies to this story are nourishing me.

[Megan Swift @mgswift7]

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is set to trade gorillas with Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo.

Frankie, Pittsburgh’s 7-year-old male western lowland gorilla, will head to Boston, and in exchange, Boston will send 33-year-old Little Joe the silverback @TribLIVE 🦍
https://t.co/qU732Imrfg

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....

In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.

Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.

My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.

19 consecutive losing seasons.

2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.

After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.

"My mom wants to talk to you."

We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.

She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.

Roberto Jr. translated.

"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."

She was staring right at me.

Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."

Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."

I said, "I hope I can keep it too."

I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.

The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.

On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.

And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.

The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.

Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.

@Pirates

[ESPN Insights @ESPNInsights]

After a 10-strikeout, no-walk performance tonight, Paul Skenes now has 40 strikeouts since his last walk on April 13th 🔥

That's the most strikeouts between walks by a Pirates pitcher since the mound was moved to its current distance in 1893 ⚾

[Ben Wren @benwren]

Oh my god…what has the nfl wrought.

[The Steelers n'at @thesteelersnat]

France is not ready for Yinzers to drop in and be like "I'm from North Versailles"

[Ben Wren @benwren]

@IANdrewDiceClay @HeyHeyItsConrad Flair never signed. The match was invalid. Hes the uncrowned champion.

[PA Attorney General Dave Sunday @PAAttorneyGen]

It’s National Police Week, which serves as an important recognition of all the officers we have lost in the last year, and a thank you to the officers who put their lives on the line every day, to protect their communities. This week, celebrate the officers in your life, and honor the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Happy National Police Week!