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ICE has ramped up its use of Penn State's airport to move detainees between immigration facilities

by Melissa Pérez-Carrillo of Spotlight PA State College

Because it receives federal funding, State College Regional Airport has to make sure “the airport will be available for public use on reasonable conditions and without unjust discrimination.”

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A Pa. mom's fight reveals the messy reality of treating overdoses like homicides

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA

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Dozens of former Pa. lawmakers are now registered to lobby their old workplace

by Stephen Caruso and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

Critics warn the state’s lax revolving-door law allows ex-lawmakers to profit from relationships formed while in office.

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Big Spring, tiny shops, historic charm: How to spend a day in Bellefonte

by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

Translated as “beautiful fountain” in French, Bellefonte boasts distinct architecture, quaint shops, and pleasant views. PA Local offers a guide to spending a day there.

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Dried food residue and other Centre County restaurant inspections for Aug. 24-30

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected three retail food establishments in Centre County between Aug. 24 and 30. One had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Medicaid will likely shed patients under new rules. This health system is working to keep them covered.

by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

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Swollen canned items, hot soup in walk-in cooler, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Aug. 24-30

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 22 retail food establishments in Berks County between Aug. 24 and 30. Twelve had violations. See what inspectors found.

Two women, one leaning on a walker, stand in a hall near two elevators. One elevator with an out of order sign on the door has four barriers in front of it.

As elevator repairs drag on, older residents of subsidized Berks County apartment building endure outages, injury

by Gabriela Martínez of Spotlight PA

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