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A row of lockers at Bennetts Valley Elementary School in Weedville, Pennsylvania on April 5, 2023.

Will education again divide the Pa. legislature this budget cycle? There are signs of smoother sailing.

by Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

Sticking points remain on overall funding and tax credits that fund alternatives to public schools, but one key member says a major impasse on education is unlikely.

Gov. Josh Shapiro

Shapiro wants to use incentives to push data centers to behave better. His own party wants to be more aggressive.

by Ethan Young for Spotlight PA

Good News from Pennsylvania

Octoraro Reservoir in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Does this Pa. utility offer North America’s best-tasting tap water? They’re headed to DC to compete.

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

Next week, the Chester Water Authority will compete against other award-winning providers from around the continent to see who offers the best taste.

A weekly dose of positive news

A fresh look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food Pennsylvania has to offer.

State College Bureau

A stock image of plates stacked on a stainless steel shelf in a kitchen

Bare hands, grease buildup, and other Centre County restaurant inspections for June 22-28

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 19 retail food establishments in Centre County between June 22-28. Five had violations. See what inspectors found.

The sign for the GEO Group Moshannon Valley Processing Center, immigration detention facility in Clearfield County.

ICE detainee punished for speaking to press about poor conditions at Moshannon, lawyer says

by Melissa Pérez-Carrillo of Spotlight PA State College

Berks County Bureau

A stock image of a restaurant kitchen.

Leaking faucet, debris on floor, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for June 22-28

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 67 retail food establishments in Berks County between June 22-28. Thirty-three had violations. See what inspectors found.

3501 Mountain Road warehouse owned by the federal government in Upper Bern Township on May 18, 2026

Berks County officials await answers from Trump admin on ICE warehouse’s future

by Amanda Fries of Spotlight PA

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