April 21, 2023Commonwealth Media ServicesErie, Pa.’s view of the 2024 solar eclipse will be exceptional. It’s also going to cost you.by Colin Deppen of Spotlight PAErie and Pennsylvania’s northwest corner are in the path of totality, where the moon will 100% cover the sun on April 8, 2024.
Oct. 7, 2022Jason Nark / Philadelphia InquirerHow a psychic started Pennsylvania’s strangest treasure huntby Colin Deppen of Spotlight PADennis Parada has spent years fighting the FBI over a suspected trove of Civil War gold in Elk County he says the agency stole right out from under his nose.
Sept. 23, 2022Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAThese Pa. voters haven't missed a single November election for at least 50 yearsby Colin Deppen of Spotlight PAAhead of Pennsylvania's 2022 election, Spotlight PA spoke to members of the state's Voter Hall of Fame — people who haven't missed a single November contest for 50 consecutive cycles.
Aug. 16, 2022ELIZABETH ROBERTSON / Philadelphia InquirerSpotted lanternfly squashing was once all the rage in Pennsylvania. Is that zeal fading?by Colin Deppen of Spotlight PAAn app dedicated to promoting the squish and kill of the spotted lanternfly is waning in popularity in Pennsylvania, while gaining in states where the invasive species is newer. Are we losing our edge?
