March 26, 2026ProvidedBooklight PA: Explore the creation of beloved Harriett’s Bookshop in ‘Shut Up and Read’by Yaasmeen Piper of Spotlight PAAs part of our book club, read “Shut Up and Read,” then discuss it with the author on March 26.
Jan. 26, 2026ProvidedWATCH: Political journalists discuss Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new memoirby Yaasmeen Piper of Spotlight PAJoin Spotlight PA’s new book club, read a hit novel, connect with readers across the state, and join a live discussion.
Jan. 9, 2026Berks County Community FoundationBerks Community Forum - Workforce Development in Berks Countyby Staff at Spotlight PALearn more about the future workforce in Berks County and meet the Workforce Development Board’s new director.
Jan. 9, 2026Berks County Community FoundationBerks Community Forum - Solving PA Teacher Shortageby Staff at Spotlight PAA focused discussion on addressing Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage, with particular attention to the challenges in Berks County.
Dec. 10, 2025Photo illustration by Charles Huettner. Photo sources, from left: Courtesy Karen Leung; Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PA; courtesy Karen Leung; Commonwealth Media ServicesUnprotected Premiere - Berks Countyby Staff at Spotlight PABehind the scenes of Spotlight PA's investigative reporting on Pennsylvania's broken system for protecting older adults from abuse.
Oct. 29, 2025Susan L. Angstadt / For Spotlight PASpotlight PA Berks County: Listening session at the Muhlenberg Community Libraryby José Joel Delgado-Rivera of Spotlight PADuring this one-on-one style conversation, residents will have the opportunity to share the topics and issues that directly impact their community and help guide the bureau’s reporting.
Oct. 23, 2025ProvidedWATCH: A Q&A with 'If Sons, Then Heirs' author Lorene Caryby Yaasmeen Piper of Spotlight PAHear Lorene Cary discuss her ancestral odyssey "If Sons, Then Heirs."
Oct. 13, 2025Courtesy of Ballard SpahrThe growing legal threats to press freedom and what it means for local newsby Spotlight PA StaffJoin Spotlight PA at 6 p.m. Oct. 28 for a live conversation with Michael Berry, one of the nation’s leading First Amendment attorneys.
Oct. 9, 2025Georgianna Sutherland / For Spotlight PAYou’re invited! Spotlight PA State College hosts third annual quiz bash fundraiserby Spotlight PA StaffJoin Spotlight PA for a “Clink and Think” quiz bash on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 4-7 p.m.
Sept. 25, 2025Susan L. Angstadt / For Spotlight PASpotlight PA Berks County: Listening session at the GoggleWorks’ Gardensby José Joel Delgado-Rivera of Spotlight PADuring this one-on-one style conversation, residents will have the opportunity to share the topics and issues that directly impact their community and help guide the bureau’s reporting.
Sept. 25, 2025ProvidedWATCH: A Q&A with ‘Saturnalia’ author Stephanie Feldmanby Yaasmeen Piper of Spotlight PAJoin Spotlight PA’s new book club, read a hit novel, connect with readers across the state, and join a live discussion.
Aug. 21, 2025ProvidedWatch: A Q&A with ‘The School for Good Mothers’ author Jessamine Chanby Yaasmeen Piper of Spotlight PAJoin Spotlight PA’s book club, read a hit novel, connect with readers across the state, and join a live discussion.
June 5, 2025Photo submittedWATCH: A live Q&A with ‘Long Bright River’ author Liz Mooreby Spotlight PA StaffHear author Liz Moore discuss Philly, family, addiction, and other themes from her bestselling novel "Long Bright River."
May 22, 2025How the federal courts work, and why their independence is paramountby Spotlight PA StaffJoin Spotlight PA at 6 p.m. June 3 for a live virtual interview with Mary France, a retired federal bankruptcy judge and former Assistant U.S. Trustee in Pennsylvania.
April 30, 2025Commonwealth Media ServicesWATCH: What a top GOP lawmaker thinks of Shapiro’s budget pitchby Spotlight PA StaffDoes a key PA Republican support Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget? We held an event on May 12 to find out.
April 23, 2025Matt Smith / For Spotlight PASpotlight PA Event: Will Pa. ever let independents vote in primary elections?by Spotlight PA StaffOn May 6, Spotlight PA held a live event to discuss the effort to open PA’s primaries.
March 4, 2025Susan L. Angstadt / For Spotlight PASpotlight PA Event: How the opioid addiction crisis affects PA’s familiesby Spotlight PA StaffOn April 10, we held an in-person discussion on how the opioid crisis impacts families and statewide systems, and how those affected want to use state settlement funds.
March 3, 2025Sierra Addy PhotographyLehigh Valley trivia event raises over $7,500 for investigative, public-service journalismby Spotlight PA StaffThe PA-themed trivia fundraiser, benefitting Spotlight PA, was hosted by Tony Iannelli of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Feb. 11, 2025Commonwealth Media ServicesWATCH: A top Pa. Democrat talks Shapiro’s latest budget pitchby Spotlight PA StaffRep. Jordan Harris joined us on Feb. 20 to discuss Gov. Shapiro’s latest Pa. budget proposal and what happens next on weed, transit, education, and more.
Jan. 8, 2025Georgianna Sutherland / For Spotlight PAWATCH: An inside look at our coverage of Penn Stateby Spotlight PA StaffOn Jan. 23, Spotlight PA held a live event about our coverage of Penn State.
Nov. 26, 2024Spotlight PA graphicSpotlight PA Event: Test your PA knowledge at our virtual trivia nightby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA hosted a night of virtual trivia on all of the biggest news, pop culture stories, and more from across the state.
Oct. 28, 2024Ralph LoVuolo / Special to the Butler EagleSpotlight PA Live Event: How we found the Secret Service flaws that led to the Trump rally shootingby Spotlight PA StaffJoin us Nov. 21 for a behind-the-scenes panel on how Spotlight PA, the Butler Eagle, and ProPublica discovered long-standing flaws in Secret Service protections.
Oct. 24, 2024Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAWATCH: Top reporters recap Election Day and explain what comes nextby Spotlight PA StaffTo help you make sense of what happened on Election Day in Pennsylvania, Spotlight PA hosted a live panel.
Oct. 7, 2024Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAWATCH: How accessible are Pennsylvania’s elections?by Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA held a virtual event on voting access in Pennsylvania and what your rights are.
Oct. 1, 2024Spotlight PAWATCH: Live interviews with the candidates for Pa. attorney generalby Spotlight PA StaffWe interviewed each candidate as part of an “Ultimate Job Interview” on Oct. 23 in Pittsburgh.
Sept. 20, 2024Handout photoYou’re invited! Spotlight PA joins Capital B’s Black Political Power Tourby Spotlight PA StaffCapital B in partnership with Spotlight PA and WURD will present panels on election security, unkempt promises, and more.
Sept. 13, 2024Courtesy of candidates' Facebook pagesWATCH: What you need to know about Pa.’s attorney general, auditor general, and treasurer candidatesby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA held a live panel on Pa.’s major party row office candidates and the ways their plans would impact you.
Sept. 4, 2024Courtesy of Holli ZelinskyWATCH: How Pa.’s child care crisis affects youby Spotlight PA StaffOn Sept. 19, Spotlight PA held a live panel on the state’s child care staffing shortage and possible solutions
Aug. 12, 2024Dan Nott / For Spotlight PAWATCH: Why local governments struggle to attract and keep effective leadersby Spotlight PA StaffOn Aug. 22, Spotlight PA held a live panel on the challenges local governments face in attracting and retaining people to serve, and how they impact you.
Aug. 6, 2024Courtesy Colibri Workshop / Back Pocket MediaYou’re invited! Spotlight PA returns to Philly Story Fest.by Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA will take you behind the scenes of its reporting alongside Philly’s best storytellers this September.
