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Pa. election 2026: Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on energy costs, the environment, and more

by Charlotte Keith and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

As electric bills soar, Stacy Garrity and Josh Shapiro diverge on what kind of energy they want Pennsylvania to produce.

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After her son's overdose death, Cyndi Compton became known as a relentless advocate in Tioga County.

Supplying drugs in fatal overdoses has led to 100s of Pa. prison sentences. Grieving families are divided.

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania is a leader in prosecuting people for providing drugs used in fatal overdoses.

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A Pa. mom's fight reveals the messy reality of treating overdoses like homicides

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA

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Mandatory child death review program gets fraction of requested funding as counties struggle

by Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

Some advocates say the $242,000 budget allocation won’t be enough to make major changes to the failing system.

Bennetts Valley Elementary School in Weedville, Pennsylvania on April 5, 2023.

The Pa. budget quietly relaxed a standard for lead reporting in schools. Issues with the law go much deeper.

by Natalie Javitt for Spotlight PA

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Many public libraries in Pa. are evolving into community centers. Why is their funding staying flat?

by Susan Shelly McGovern for Spotlight PA

Libraries have expanded their services to offer game nights, health services, and more. But all this programming comes with costs they increasingly can’t afford, and funding sources fluctuate.

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Centre County restaurant inspections for July 20-26

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 5 retail food establishments in Centre County between July 20-26. None had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Former Pa. city manager pleads guilty to money laundering, federal program theft in corruption case

by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Melissa Pérez-Carrillo of Spotlight PA State College

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No coverings, expired milk, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for July 20-26

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 32 retail food establishments in Berks County between July 20-26. Twenty had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Albright College gets OK for tax-exempt bonds as it moves to restructure $42M in debt

by Amanda Fries of Spotlight PA

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