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The question of who gets to be a medical marijuana doctor in Pennsylvania has received new scrutiny from lawmakers following Spotlight PA investigations.

A doctor fought to rejoin Pa.’s medical marijuana program and won. Why did the state delay his reentry?

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA

Years after discipline related to his own cannabis use, a physician won his case to rejoin the medical marijuana program. But a ‘mis-toggling of a button delayed’ his return, a health official says.

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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

Democrats in the state House and Senate will also have to navigate intraparty differences as they pursue long-standing priorities.

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Control of the Pennsylvania legislature is on the ballot Tuesday. See the latest results.

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Trick or treat: Can you identify which of these candies are made in Pennsylvania?

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

A number of beloved candies are made in Pennsylvania, which has been a hub for confections for decades. Test your knowledge with our short Halloween quiz.

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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.

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Berks County Bureau

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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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