Sept. 15, 2024Spotlight PAYou’re invited! Spotlight PA State College hosts second annual quiz bash fundraiserby Spotlight PA StaffJoin Spotlight PA for a “Clink and Think” quiz bash on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
April 9, 2024Fred Adams / For Spotlight PAPartisan primaries are fueling our political dysfunction but they can be fixed, new book saysby Spotlight PA StaffJoin Spotlight PA at 6 p.m. April 19 for a live virtual interview with Nick Troiano, author of the new book, “The Primary Solution.”
April 2, 2024Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A free panel on Pa.’s candidates for attorney general, other row officesby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA held a free event on Pa.’s 2024 primary candidates for treasurer, attorney general, and auditor general.
March 20, 2024Commonwealth Media ServicesWATCH: A Q&A with top Pa. election official Al Schmidtby Spotlight PA StaffOn April 2, Spotlight PA hosted a discussion on PA election systems and misinformation with Al Schmidt, the secretary of state.
March 8, 2024Abby Drey / Centre Daily TimesWATCH: How to hold Pa.’s schools, universities accountable.by Spotlight PA StaffFor Sunshine Week, experts discuss transparency in K-12 and higher education and how to hold local school officials accountable.
Feb. 28, 2024Commonwealth Media ServicesWATCH: A panel on the legacy of Pa.’s Black Wall Streetby Spotlight PA StaffExperts discuss Harrisburg’s former Black commercial hub and the people and businesses trying to preserve its legacy.
Feb. 14, 2024Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A panel on Pa.’s popular housing repairs grant programby Spotlight PA StaffExperts discuss Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Program and how advocates want to see it improved.
Jan. 11, 2024Georgianna Sutherland / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A panel on the corruption case rocking a small Pa. cityby Spotlight PA StaffReporters and experts discuss the Herm Suplizio corruption case and local government oversight.
Dec. 7, 2023Submitted by Matt CragleYou’re invited! A free Q&A on Pa. coal country’s signature drink and trivia!by Spotlight PA StaffLearn more about the history of one of Pa.’s signature cocktails and win Spotlight swag.
Oct. 19, 2023Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A free panel on Pa.’s 2023 election resultsby Spotlight PA StaffOn Nov. 17, Spotlight PA held a live review of Pa.'s 2023 judicial election results and what they mean for the state.
Oct. 19, 2023Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A guide to Pa. Election Day 2023by Spotlight PA StaffExperts discuss voting rights in Pennsylvania, important dates and deadlines, and other key 2023 election information.
Oct. 11, 2023Joanna Zuckerman Bernstein / Spotlight PAState lawmakers, community leaders discuss how to make Pa. government more equitableby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PAThe importance of local journalism, the state’s legislative maps, and more were discussed at Spotlight PA’s “Path to Equity” summit in Harrisburg.
Sept. 14, 2023Kent M. Wilhelm / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A panel on Pa.’s 2023 Supreme Court, judicial candidatesby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA reporters discuss the candidates running for state Supreme Court and more, and what these elections will mean for voters.
Aug. 29, 2023Spotlight PA StaffYou’re invited! Spotlight PA hosts “Path to Equity” summit in Harrisburgby Spotlight PA StaffJoin Spotlight PA for its first in-person summit on Wednesday, Oct. 11.
Aug. 25, 2023The Allegheny County Jail, where people deemed incompetent to stand trial wait for a spot in a state hospital.WATCH! A panel on incarceration and mental health in Pa.by Spotlight PA StaffPanelists discuss mental health in Pennsylvania jails and how Spotlight PA and the Pittsburgh Institute for Nonprofit Journalism reported one woman’s fight for freedom.
Aug. 25, 2023Courtesy Philly Story FestYou’re invited! Spotlight PA headlines first-ever Philly Story Fest.by Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA is thrilled to announce it is participating in Philly Story Fest, a first-of-its-kind festival that brings together storytellers from across the city on one stage.
Aug. 16, 2023Georgianna Sutherland / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A free panel on how Penn State handles misconductby Spotlight PA StaffExperts discuss Penn State’s misconduct policies and transparency in higher education.
July 25, 2023Min Xian / Spotlight PAWATCH: A free panel on holding officials accountable in Pa.by Spotlight PA StaffA panel of experts discussed local government oversight issues in PA and how residents can address them.
June 26, 2023Spotlight PAYou’re invited! Spotlight PA State College hosts quiz bash and anniversary fundraiserby Spotlight PA StaffJoin Spotlight PA for a "Clink and Think" quiz bash on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
June 14, 2023CHARLES FOX / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free panel on Pa.’s 2023 budget processby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA's panel of experts will discuss Pennsylvania's state budget, what issues are on the table, and how residents can get involved.
May 18, 2023Leise Hook / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A free panel on Pennsylvania’s troubled guardianship systemby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA’s Angela Couloumbis and other expert panelists gathered for a free Q&A on Pennsylvania’s elder protection laws and how they could be improved.
May 9, 2023Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A panel on how Pa. wants to spend its $1B opioid settlementby Spotlight PA StaffA panel of experts discusses Pa.’s opioid settlement money and how officials and advocates hope to spend it.
April 18, 2023Tom Gralish / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free panel on what Pa. lawmakers want to accomplish in 2023by Spotlight PA StaffA panel of lawmakers and reporters discusses the Pennsylvania legislature’s agenda for 2023.
April 5, 2023Kent M. Wilhelm / Spotlight PAWATCH: A free panel on Pa.’s Supreme Court candidates and why the 2023 election mattersby Spotlight PA StaffA panel discusses Pa.’s Supreme Court candidates and why the 2023 election matters.
March 10, 2023Leise Hook / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A free panel on Pa.’s unequal voting rules and how they impact youby Spotlight PA StaffElection experts discuss Pennsylvania's patchwork voting policies and possible solutions.
March 6, 2023Jessica Griffin / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free panel on how to obtain public health information in Pa.by Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA held a free discussion on health care reporting in Pennsylvania, how we fight for open records, and your rights under the Right-to-Know Law.
Feb. 10, 2023Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAWATCH: PA Local discusses the history of Harrisburg’s Old 8th Wardby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA held a panel on the Old 8th Ward, Harrisburg’s lost Black and immigrant neighborhood.
Jan. 31, 2023Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAWATCH: ‘How Harrisburg Works’ explains Pennsylvania special electionsby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA spoke with a state representative about how special elections work in Pennsylvania and why they matter.
Jan. 5, 2023Min Xian / Spotlight PAWATCH: A free virtual panel on Pa.’s patchwork system of local governmentsby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA's panelists discussed Pennsylvania's patchwork system of local governments.
Dec. 7, 2022Commonwealth Media ServicesWATCH: A 1-on-1 exit interview with outgoing Pa. Gov. Tom Wolfby Spotlight PA StaffThe Democrat discussed the challenges and highlights of his 8 years in office.
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