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Democrats say they’ve won the Pennsylvania House and Senate, handing Shapiro a powerful trifecta

by Stephen Caruso and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

Control of the executive and legislative branches gives Democrats the power to set the state’s policy agenda with few limitations.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a June 2023 news conference after the reopening of part of I-95.

Josh Shapiro built national fame on getting things done, but his full record is complex

by Stephen Caruso and Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

As voters nationwide get to know Josh Shapiro, Spotlight PA examines where he has succeeded as governor but also where he has arguably fallen short.

Stacy Garrity speaks during an April, 2026 event on unclaimed property at Treasury's vault.

Stacy Garrity is ambitious, Trump-endorsed, and experienced. Is that enough to beat Josh Shapiro?

by Katie Meyer and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

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Control of the Pennsylvania legislature is on the ballot Tuesday. See the latest results.

by Spotlight PA Staff

See results in the key state House and Senate races that could help determine control.

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As Pennsylvania’s legislature wraps up its session, many bipartisan bills are poised to fail

by Stephen Caruso, Kate Huangpu, and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

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Trick or treat: Can you identify which of these candies are made in Pennsylvania?

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

A number of beloved candies are made in Pennsylvania, which has been a hub for confections for decades. Test your knowledge with our short Halloween quiz.

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Dave Sowers, left, receives his flu shot from Gaughn’s clinical manager Justin Scholl, right, during a vaccine drive hosted by Experience Inc., the Area Agency on Aging for Warren and Forest Counties in Warren, Pa., on Friday, October 9, 2026. The agency hosted a vaccine drive in partnership with Gaughn’s Drug Store.

Voter Guide: Healthcare in PA’s 15th Congressional District

by The News Lab at Penn State

Democrat Ray Bilger and Republican Glenn Thompson, who are running to represent Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District, answer questions from the News Lab at Penn State about healthcare.

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Pennsylvania trivia event raises $22,000 for Spotlight PA State College’s investigative, public-service journalism

by Spotlight PA Staff

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Expired baby formula, rodent activity, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Oct. 26 - Nov. 1

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 45 retail food establishments in Berks County between Oct. 26 and Nov. 1. Thirty had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Reading School Board drops plan to vote on increasing its travel budget at Wednesday meeting

by Hanna Holthaus of Spotlight PA

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