Pennsylvania and its county and local governments are on track to spend nearly all of the federal American Rescue Plan Act funds they received to…
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The study found the mentally ill are swept up by low-level criminal offenses and kept in state hospitals too long, confirming a past Spotlight PA…
Some municipalities in Berks are wrestling with imposing a tax or fee dedicated to emergency medical services as they put together budgets for 2026 and…
Parties and interest groups spent millions promoting their judicial retention priorities. Did they break through? By Carter Walker, Votebeat Pictured above: Voters walk past signs…
The talks are occurring as Pennsylvania’s budget approaches four months late, and counties and nonprofits increasingly sound the alarm about the impasse. By Stephen Caruso,…
Reading’s revitalization district returns $3.55M in applicable tax revenue, but officials say that low amount could be a benefit when successful developments there seed more…
Pitt’s now home to a global research network dedicated to the genre, which has deep Pennsylvania ties, including filmmakers from here and movies set here.…
The uptick could be a sign that this year’s judicial retention races are stirring interest in the 2025 election. By Carter Walker, Votebeat Photo courtesy…
Districts in poorer areas are the hardest hit by the budget impasse, as they tend to rely more heavily on the state for funding. By…
The “Welcoming City” ordinance under consideration would also prevent Reading workers from asking questions about immigration status. By Gabriela Martínez, Spotlight PA Pictured above: Reading…
Eighteen are seeking more than $92 million in state redevelopment grants, including developments in Exeter, Spring, and South Heidelberg townships. By Amanda Fries, Spotlight PA…
Pediatricians are speaking often and openly with parents who are anxious about the safety of vaccines amid changing federal policies. “We feel like the government…
Pennsylvania voters will help decide whether three state Supreme Court justices get more time on the bench. Here’s how the court has shaped rural areas.…
Shapiro thinks Pennsylvania’s electric grid operator, PJM, moves too slowly. He wants states to have more control. By Kate Huangpu, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of…
On Nov. 4, you may be asked to consider candidates who want to make decisions on local taxes, public safety, and more in your community.…
State House Democrats passed a $50.3 billion plan, while GOP leaders again emphasized spending concerns. By Stephen Caruso, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Commonwealth Media…