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High court rejects challenge to how Pa. treats users accused of supplying drugs in fatal overdoses

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA

In a concurring opinion, one Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice said “the spirit of the law is in considerable tension with its text” and “it is the latter that binds us.”

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Stacy Garrity is ambitious, Trump-endorsed, and experienced. Is that enough to beat Josh Shapiro?

by Katie Meyer and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

A two-term treasurer, Garrity is running for Pennsylvania governor with much less money and name recognition than Shapiro.

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Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on taxes, spending, skill games, and more

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

Democrat Josh Shapiro has overseen big education investments and targeted tax breaks. Republican Stacy Garrity wants bigger tax cuts and much less spending.

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Meet the Instagrammer documenting and celebrating Pittsburgh’s bridges

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

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Centre County restaurant inspections for Oct. 5-11

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected one retail food establishment in Centre County between Oct. 5 and Oct. 11. None had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Centre County restaurant inspections for Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

by Spotlight PA Staff

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Uncovered food, missing hair covering, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Oct. 5-11

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 44 retail food establishments in Berks County between Oct. 5 and Oct. 11. Twenty-nine had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Spotlight PA’s first Ideas Festival brought Berks County together to tackle local challenges

by Hanna Holthaus of Spotlight PA

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