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Swing district voters in Pennsylvania grapple with economy, Iran war ahead of midterms

by Molly Bilinski for Spotlight PA

Four PA races will help determine which party controls the U.S. House. Voters in the critical 1st, 7th, and 10th Congressional Districts told us what matters to them.

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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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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

The General Assembly is expected to pass its fewest individual bills this session since at least 1973.

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A bill funding Pa. child advocacy centers by fining sex offenders passes with bipartisan support

by Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

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Meet the Instagrammer documenting and celebrating Pittsburgh’s bridges

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

Todd Wilson’s images of Pittsburgh bridges have amassed him 34,000 followers since he launched his @pghbridges Instagram account. The civil engineer admires their style and studies their history.

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Improper handwashing, and other Centre County restaurant inspections for Oct. 12-18

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected seven retail food establishments in Centre County between Oct. 12 and Oct. 18. One had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Centre County restaurant inspections for Oct. 5-11

by Spotlight PA Staff

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Reading School Board members spent $93K to attend conferences, violated out-of-state travel policies

by Hanna Holthaus of Spotlight PA

They traveled to Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Puerto Rico amid property tax hikes.

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Uncleaned beer taps, greasy floors, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Oct. 12-18

by Spotlight PA Staff

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