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Rothman speaks at a news conference about streamlining state permitting in June, 2025.

State senator profited from $30M property sale for a massive data center development

by Ethan Young for Spotlight PA

Sen. Greg Rothman says while he did make money on the 2025 sale, he had nothing to do with the actual data center deal.

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Pa. House and Senate Democratic leaders hold a state budget press conference on June 30, 2026.

Pennsylvania’s budget is late for the fifth year in a row

by Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA

Senate Republicans say a deal is close, but House Democrats are accusing them of “not finishing the job.”

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State lawmakers want to lower electric bills. The budget impact might be too big to swallow.

by Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA

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In search of rustic relaxation and live arts? Take a day trip to Mt. Gretna.

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

Spotlight PA talked to a resident and a worker about how to spend a day in Mount Greta. The bucolic borough boasts hiking and bike trails, arts programming, and beloved ice cream.

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State College Bureau

The Malesardi Quadrangle at Bucknell University in Union County, PA.

Parents of Bucknell football player who died say they appreciate criminal charges against coach

by Gene Johnson of the Associated Press

Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr. died after collapsing during the first day of training camp in 2024.

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Dishwasher solution, unmarked dates, and other Centre County restaurant inspections for June 29-July 5

by Spotlight PA Staff

Berks County Bureau

Row homes in Reading

Legal barriers keep Reading from enacting some tenant protections advocates seek

by Gabriela Martínez of Spotlight PA

A Spotlight PA analysis finds Reading has limited options to protect renters: State law blocks creating a rent cap but the city could toughen habitability inspections, expand anti-discrimination and fund eviction legal aid.

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Albright College warned by accreditors over financial instability, budgeting issues

by Amanda Fries of Spotlight PA

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