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Reading School Board members blew travel budget, violated policies ow.ly/2N315101sUK

Reading School Board members blew travel budget, violated policies

They traveled to Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Puerto Rico as the Pennsylvania district raised property tax hikes.

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Garrity raises millions from skill game interests, including from a man who ran an "illegal gambling enterprise" spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

Stacy Garrity's campaign gets millions from skill game industry

One donor to the Pennsylvania Governor candidate's campaign is a skill games businessman who was accused of running an “illegal gambling enterprise.”

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Garrity’s fundraising skyrockets in final weeks of Pa. governor's race thanks to skill games spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

Stacy Garrity's campaign gets millions from skill game industry

One donor to the Pennsylvania Governor candidate's campaign is a skill games businessman who was accused of running an “illegal gambling enterprise.”

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On Nov. 3, Pennsylvanians will cast their votes for governor, state House and Senate, and more. Here's everything you need to know: spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

Your last-minute guide to voting in the 2026 PA general election

Everything you need to know to vote in Pennsylvania's Nov. 3 general election. Who is on the ballot, where your polling place is, and more.

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Pa. election 2026: Where Fitzpatrick, Harvie stand on tax policies, affordability, and jobs spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

Election 2026: Where Fitzpatrick, Harvie stand on the economy

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’s 2026 general election is quickly approaching. If you still have questions about where your polling place is, who is on the ballot, and how to vote, Spotlight PA has you covered: spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

Your last-minute guide to voting in the 2026 PA general election

Everything you need to know to vote in Pennsylvania's Nov. 3 general election. Who is on the ballot, where your polling place is, and more.

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Pa.’s liquor laws make popular canned cocktails more expensive spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

PA liquor monopoly drives up canned cocktail prices

Pennsylvania’s Liquor Control Board plays a unique role as regulator, customer, and competitor.

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In "human error," Westmoreland County sends 157 duplicate mail ballots to Pa. voters spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

Westmoreland County sent duplicate ballots to Pa. voters

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania sent voters 157 duplicate mail ballots for the 2026 election due to “human error.”

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PA Local Heroes: The advocate making healthcare accessible and fun, sponsored by @BallardSpahrLLP spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

This Philly health advocate is breaking barriers to care

Following a long wait for a kidney transplant, scholar and advocate Jazmin Evans now works to make healthcare more accessible for others.

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Skill games, data centers, and more are poised to go unaddressed as Pa. lawmakers wrap their session spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

Bipartisan bills set to fail as PA legislature wraps its session

Skill games, voter ID, and data centers are among the bipartisan issues poised to go unaddressed as Pa. lawmakers wrap up their session.

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As Pennsylvania’s legislature wraps up its session, many bipartisan bills are poised to fail spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

Bipartisan bills set to fail as PA legislature wraps its session

Skill games, voter ID, and data centers are among the bipartisan issues poised to go unaddressed as Pa. lawmakers wrap up their session.

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A bill funding Pa. child advocacy centers by fining sex offenders passes with bipartisan support spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

New fines on PA sex offenders will help fund child advocacy centers

Pennsylvania’s child advocacy centers work to make the criminal justice system less traumatic for children. They’ve long struggled with funding.

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Lawmakers send Shapiro bill to close meeting notice loophole in Pa. transparency law spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

PA lawmakers vote to close Sunshine Act loophole

The bill clarifies when local governments can forgo the Sunshine Act requirement of publicizing agendas at least 24 hours in advance.

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Pa. election 2026: A guide to vetting state legislative candidates spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

Election 2026: How to vet PA House and Senate candidates

All PA House lawmakers and half of the PA Senate will be on the ballot in 2026. Learn more about how to research the candidates.

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FirstEnergy is asking the PUC to end automatic contract renewals after data reveals steep costs for some shoppers. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

PA utility commission considers new electric supplier rules

FirstEnergy is asking the PUC to end automatic contract renewals after data reveals steep costs for some shoppers.

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Higher bills, greater risk of shutoff: Pa.'s largest electric company seeks new protections for customers who shop for suppliers spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

PA utility commission considers new electric supplier rules

FirstEnergy is asking the PUC to end automatic contract renewals after data reveals steep costs for some shoppers.

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Democratic mail ballot requests are down from both 2022 and 2024, though it's impossible to draw clear conclusions about why. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

Early PA data inconclusive about Trump impact on Dem mail vote

Democratic mail ballot requests are down from both 2022 and 2024, but there could be several reasons for that.

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Uncleaned beer taps, greasy floors, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Oct. 12-18 spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/1…

Berks County food safety inspections for the week of Oct. 12-18

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

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Improper handwashing, and other Centre County restaurant inspections for Oct. 12-18 Improper handwashing, and other Centre County restaurant inspections for Oct. 12-18
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Dirty containers, biofilm on ice machine, and other Lancaster County restaurant inspections for Oct. 12-18 spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…

Lancaster County food safety inspections for the week of Oct. 12-18

Pennsylvania inspected 32 retail food establishments in Lancaster County between Oct. 12 and Oct. 18. Sixteen had violations. See what inspectors found.

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