Voters may see candidates for judge of elections, majority inspector, and minority inspector on their Nov. 4 ballot. By Carter Walker, Votebeat Photo courtesy of…
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Five candidates will appear on Pennsylvania’s Nov. 4 ballot as they vie for seats on Commonwealth and Superior Courts. By Katie Meyer, Spotlight PA Pictured…
From City of Reading Photo courtesy of Susan Jones on Unsplash Public Works Crews will pick up leaves curbside in various areas throughout the city starting Monday, Oct.…
Reading, PA: Today, Mayor Eddie Morán announced leadership changes within the Reading Police Department, following the departure of Chief Elias Vazquez, who has chosen to…
By Asha Prihar, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Matt Smith / For Spotlight PA In this week’s news quiz: Election denier tapped to oversee election…
From County of Berks The Berks County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution urging the Governor and the Pennsylvania Legislature to fulfill their responsibility…
From County of Berks, National Association of Counties National Association of Counties (NACo) President J.D. Clark appointed Berks County, Pennsylvania, Chair Christian Leinbach to a…
However, the governor has rejected a GOP idea to use some of the transit money for roads and bridges. By Stephen Caruso and Katie Meyer,…
From County of Berks The City of Reading, Berks County, and Berks Nature are preparing for the start of the 2025-2026 Deer Management Program partnership.…
On Nov. 4, you may be asked to consider candidates who want to be in charge of collecting taxes or auditing local finances. Here’s what…
By Asha Prihar, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Robert Frank / For Spotlight PA In this week’s news quiz: Pharmacy deserts, a political courage honoree,…
The budget is more than seven weeks late, and there’s no sign of a deal in Harrisburg. That’s starting to mean cuts for funding recipients.…
A bill introduced in the state House would create an insurance program to offer up to $150,000 in relief to residents affected by landslides and…
Impacted Amtrak lines could include the Keystone and Pennsylvanian, which serve Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. By Katie Meyer, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Commonwealth Media…
The state’s new online pardon application aims to speed reviews and expand access for people seeking to clear criminal records. By Danielle Ohl, Spotlight PA…

Secretive board overseeing Pa.’s billion-dollar opioid response invites public to speak for 1st time
Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA Image courtesy of Daniel Fishel / For Spotlight PA Following pressure, the powerful board overseeing Pennsylvania opioid settlement money allows…