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As Pennsylvania cracks down on AI, multiple chatbots continue to pose as doctors

by Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

Five role-playing bots claimed to be doctors, then provided fake Pennsylvania medical license numbers when prompted.

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Elder abuse agencies reject cases experts say they should investigate as state scales back oversight

by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

State aging officials reviewed every no-need designation to ensure older adults weren’t being left at risk of harm before the Shapiro admin curtailed the practice.

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Workers in Penn State Health operating rooms raised alarms about safety, sterilization

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Half of child deaths left unreviewed in Pa. since 2020 as counties struggle with 'unfunded mandate'

by Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

Gov. Shapiro wants a 2.5M boost for the broken program, but advocates are skeptical that it’s a priority

Gov. Josh Shapiro announces a $20B investment by Amazon in Pennsylvania data centers in Salem Township and Falls Township.

Shapiro pitches incentives for data centers to be environmentally friendlier as budget deadline approaches

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Knoebels president had to ‘pinky swear’ the famously affordable park will never charge admission

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

The park will have been in operation for 100 years on July 4, and has managed to remain consistent as it’s grown into a full-on resort. Nine members of the family that founded it still work there.

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Centre County restaurant inspections for week of May 18-24

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 19 retail food establishments in Centre County this week.

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A gap in Pennsylvania law has put fire companies and county treasurers at odds over online raffles. They’re asking lawmakers for an update.

by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

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Meet an entrepreneur bringing ‘Golden Girls’-style housing to Berks County

by Susan Shelly McGovern for Spotlight PA

April Crossley is co-owner of Homes of Grace, a company working to create affordable housing for older people in Berks County.

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Albright College's touted $10M surplus was actually less than half that size, audit reveals

by Amanda Fries of Spotlight PA

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