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Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich speaks at a podium during an event, with a banner behind him outlining the department's mission to support older adults.

State temporarily shutters rural aging agency after finding ‘serious performance issues’

by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

The Potter County Area Agency on Aging asked the state to temporarily “re-designate” it after being presented with the issues.

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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.

Cyndi Compton looks through papers in her Tioga County home.

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

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA

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A sign at a store in Downtown Pittsburgh on Monday, July 27, 2026 indicating the business accepts SNAP cards.

Pennsylvania to spend $14 million fighting SNAP benefits theft with new chip cards

by Cassandra Harris of Pittsburgh Media Partnership Newsroom

At least 2 million new EBT cards will be issued to minimize theft through skimming devices.

The Pennsylvania Capitol building illuminated in teal for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Shapiro planned to flat fund rape crisis centers. They convinced him to double their line item.

by Natalie Javitt for Spotlight PA

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The interior of a glamping tent at Hickory Run State Park.

Camping with … air conditioning? Pa. launches glamping pilot to woo newcomers to outdoor fun.

by Molly Bilinski for Spotlight PA

The state has signed a five-year agreement with Timberline Glamping that allows the company to construct and operate glamping sites at several parks.

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A view of the lake and evergreen trees at Black Moshannon State Park in Centre County.

Millions from state lands could be redirected to rural Pennsylvania to help make up for tax-exempt property

by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

Local governments would get a share of the revenue generated by Pennsylvania’s state-owned land under proposed bipartisan legislation.

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Centre County restaurant inspections for July 20-26

by Spotlight PA Staff

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600 Penn St. Reading with the Berks County courthouse in the background.

County will offer $7.2M to buy a Reading building to use while historic courthouse is repaired

by Hanna Holthaus of Spotlight PA

Berks County commissioners approved a letter of intent to buy the former Wells Fargo building, while saying they will reverse a May plan that would have left the historic courthouse in “stasis”

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

by Spotlight PA Staff

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