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About our PA Local Heroes coverage

PA Local Heroes is a monthly feature sponsored by Ballard Spahr. Installments appear first in PA Local, Spotlight PA’s weekly newsletter that takes a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania.

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John Alston, founder of the Chester Children's Chorus.

PA Local Heroes: Harnessing the power of Mozart and math at the Chester Children's Chorus

by Ann Rejrat for Spotlight PA

Founding director of the Chester Children’s Chorus, John Alston says he’s as proud of the group’s academic achievements as its musical ones.

Michael Eskridge poses for a portrait.

PA Local Heroes: The community leader helping people adjust to life after prison

by Ann Rejrat for Spotlight PA

Maria-Manautou-Matos speaks into a microphone.

PA Local Heroes: The publisher connecting, championing Latinos in her community

by Ann Rejrat for Spotlight PA

Cathleen Palm, founder of the Center for Children’s Justice, speaks in Harrisburg.

PA Local Heroes: Meet the survivor who became a ‘constant advocate’ for child victims

by Ann Rejrat for Spotlight PA

Board members and employees of Erie's Black Wall Street.

PA Local Heroes: Meet the community organizer helping boost Black homeownership rates

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

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