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The top takeaways from the only debate between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity

by Stephen Caruso and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

Shapiro, the Democratic incumbent, defended his record, while Republican Garrity tried to differentiate herself on spending and education.

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Stacy Garrity speaks during an April, 2026 event on unclaimed property at Treasury's vault.

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.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a June 2023 news conference after the reopening of part of I-95.

Josh Shapiro built national fame on getting things done, but his full record is complex

by Stephen Caruso and Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

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Pa. Attorney General Dave Sunday at a September, 2026 press conference.

Pa. is getting at least $516M from a Meta settlement. It could spark a political fight.

by Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

The settlement says the attorney general controls the money, but Pennsylvania’s fiscal code says it should go into the General Fund.

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Bill to let unaffiliated voters participate in Pennsylvania primaries passes state House

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Making sense of ‘central Pa.,’ the region we love to debate and claim

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

Central Pennsylvania’s nebulous definition can make efforts to talk about the region confusing — and occasionally contentious.

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

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected three retail food establishments in Centre County between Sept. 28 and Oct. 4. None had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Dried residue on thermometer, no documentation, and other Centre County restaurant inspections for Sept. 21-27

by Spotlight PA Staff

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

by Hanna Holthaus of Spotlight PA

More than 230 people gathered in Reading to discuss data centers, community cats, youth sports, and more.

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Advocates say police inaction is keeping some Reading crime victims from accessing immigration protections

by Gabriela Martínez of Spotlight PA

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