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U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (left) and his Democratic opponent, Bob Harvie

Pa. election 2026: Where Fitzpatrick, Harvie stand on tax policies, affordability, and jobs

by Molly Bilinski for Spotlight PA

Harvie opposes both tariffs and the war in Iran, which have contributed to increases in the prices of groceries and gas, while Fitzpatrick has tried to walk a fine line on both issues.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a June 2023 news conference after the reopening of part of I-95.

Josh Shapiro built national fame on getting things done, but his full record is complex

by Stephen Caruso and Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

As voters nationwide get to know Josh Shapiro, Spotlight PA examines where he has succeeded as governor but also where he has arguably fallen short.

Stacy Garrity speaks during an April, 2026 event on unclaimed property at Treasury's vault.

Stacy Garrity is ambitious, Trump-endorsed, and experienced. Is that enough to beat Josh Shapiro?

by Katie Meyer and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

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Solar panels in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.

Trifecta could unlock action on stalled renewable energy, climate bills, Democrats say

by Ben Seal of Inside Climate News

Flipping the state Senate could pave the way for environmental action, but Gov. Josh Shapiro may be “the limiting factor.”

Pennsylvania skill game machine at a business near Harrisburg.

The legislature didn’t act on skill games by the Pa. Supreme Court’s deadline. What happens now?

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

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Meet the Instagrammer documenting and celebrating Pittsburgh’s bridges

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

Todd Wilson’s images of Pittsburgh bridges have amassed him 34,000 followers since he launched his @pghbridges Instagram account. The civil engineer admires their style and studies their history.

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Improper handwashing, and other Centre County restaurant inspections for Oct. 12-18

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected seven retail food establishments in Centre County between Oct. 12 and Oct. 18. One had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Centre County restaurant inspections for Oct. 5-11

by Spotlight PA Staff

Berks County Bureau

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Uncleaned beer taps, greasy floors, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Oct. 12-18

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 42 retail food establishments in Berks County between Oct. 12 and Oct. 18. Eighteen had violations. See what inspectors found.

Reading City Hall

Reading could pull up to $24M from reserves to balance its next 2 budgets

by Hanna Holthaus of Spotlight PA

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