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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks with members of the media during a news conference in Harrisburg, Pa.

Democrats have gained control in more states. That could change the way the US elects its president.

by Nicholas Riccardi and Scott Bauer of the Associated Press

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a likely 2028 contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, said “the national popular vote makes sense.”

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Poll workers process mail ballots in Lancaster County on Nov. 8, 2022.

Democrats are poised to have a 13-seat majority in the Pennsylvania House

by Jaxon White and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

Democratic challengers have declared victory in three competitive races. The Republican incumbents haven’t conceded.

Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa — flanked by House Speaker Joanna McClinton (left) and Gov. Josh Shapiro — speaks outside the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg, PA, the day after Democrats won a trifecta.

Shapiro, Democrats say new trifecta will deliver minimum wage increase, transit funding, and more

by Stephen Caruso, Jaxon White, and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

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Decades ago, this Pennsylvania accountant invented bubble gum

by Ted Anthony of the Associated Press

Walter Diemer was an accountant for Fleer Corporation in Philadelphia when he invented the elastic, usually bright-pink stuff known as bubble gum.

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Centre County restaurant inspections for Nov. 2-8

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 11 retail food establishments in Centre County between Nov. 2 and Nov. 8. One had violations. See what inspectors found.

Dave Sowers, left, receives his flu shot from Gaughn’s clinical manager Justin Scholl, right, during a vaccine drive hosted by Experience Inc., the Area Agency on Aging for Warren and Forest Counties in Warren, Pa., on Friday, October 9, 2026. The agency hosted a vaccine drive in partnership with Gaughn’s Drug Store.

Voter Guide: Healthcare in PA’s 15th Congressional District

by The News Lab at Penn State

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Contaminated sugar, unapproved foods, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Nov. 2-8

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 54 retail food establishments in Berks County between Nov. 2 and Nov. 8. Thirty-three had violations. See what inspectors found.

Students play a game around a tree during recess in Reading.

Time to 'relax and really be kids': How Reading schools expanded recess ahead of state mandate

by Jenny Roberts for Spotlight PA

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