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Gov. Josh Shapiro has sued the Trump admin dozens of times. Here’s everything to know about those lawsuits.

by Kate Huangpu and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

The suits target Trump administration decisions regarding food stamps, student loans, health care, and more.

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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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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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Centre County restaurant inspections for July 20-26

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 5 retail food establishments in Centre County between July 20-26. None had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Former Pa. city manager pleads guilty to money laundering, federal program theft in corruption case

by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Melissa Pérez-Carrillo of Spotlight PA State College

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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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