From House Democratic Policy Committee Photo courtesy of Katherine McAdoo on Unsplash State investments are already helping transform downtown Reading, serving as an illustration for…
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By Asha Prihar, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services In this week’s news quiz: An update on the recent 911 outages, another bill…
The law, which will allow the Game Commission to set Sunday hunting dates, takes effect in early September. By Marley Parish, Spotlight PA State College…
The agency has asked states for voter rolls, information on election crimes, and procedures for checking voter eligibility, among other records. State officials question the…
By Asha Prihar, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Matt Smith / For Spotlight PA In this week’s news quiz: An important hotline goes down, the…
Several other states are also facing new scrutiny as the U.S. Department of Justice refocuses election-law enforcement. By Carter Walker, Votebeat Photo courtesy of Jose…
From City of Reading Notice is hereby given that on Aug. 11, 2025, the Council of the City of Reading will consider the following amendment…
Great PA News Quiz: Expected Gubernatorial Contender Opts Out, a Scandal-Versary, Philly Strike Ends
By Asha Prihar, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Ed Mahon / Spotlight PA In this week’s news quiz: Pushback against a presidential appearance, where Pennsylvania’s…
With the budget overdue and facing significant deficits, one GOP leader says he’s willing to consider changes. By Stephen Caruso, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of…
The proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro would add $21 million to the budget for certain home care workers. But advocates say much more is needed…
By Asha Prihar, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of The White House / Flickr In this week’s news quiz: A backer of Trump’s budget bill, a…
By Mayor Eddie Moran, City of Reading On or about July 22, 2025, the City of Reading will submit a request to the U.S. Department…
Many key details, like the centers’ full impact on electricity supply and prices, and the amount of tax revenue the state will forfeit to Amazon,…
Impasses don’t mean much unless they stretch for more than a few weeks. Then, they start having serious consequences for schools, libraries, and more. By…
With an estimated $2 billion at stake, Spotlight PA used community conversations, a survey, and data tools to elevate public voices in the opioid settlement…
From County of Berks The Berks County Commissioners would like to invite local legislators, the media, and the public to a patriotic ceremony on Tuesday,…