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…
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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…
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…
At least 50 people have died of an overdose associated with nitazenes. A lack of testing means the true number is likely higher. By Vincent…
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…
The 2025 Roller Derby World Cup, held this year in Austria, will feature 48 teams from multiple countries. At least six Pennsylvania athletes are participating.…
By Colin Deppen, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services In this week’s news quiz: An ‘ugly’ skill games fight as the budget deadline…
Advocates say free school lunch would produce healthier, more engaged students — plus would save kids from stigma, and parents from debt. By Vincent DiFonzo,…
Poor PA school districts are leaning heavily on less-rigorous emergency certifications to fill teaching gaps, a Penn State report found. By Elena Eisenstadt, Spotlight PA…
Albright College won’t say what its collection includes, how much it might be worth, and what pieces hold local and regional significance remain unclear. By…
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration has delayed making a final decision on the closures as the plan faces pushback. By Elena Eisenstadt, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy…