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| Today: Investigation underway, budget discards, Latino vote, remote work ruling, Fogel meeting, toll vote, and a wrestler’s journey. |
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“Violence targeted at any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable. It has no place in Pennsylvania or the United States.”
—Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro denounced political violence following the shooting at former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally; other elected officials also spoke out. |
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Berks County residents are extremely frustrated with the diminished capacity of the local newspaper and they are concerned about a lack of access to trustworthy information in their community, according to a groundbreaking study by Spotlight PA.
In response to the findings, Spotlight PA is planning to launch a new regional reporting bureau in Berks County to be supported primarily by people living and working in the region. Read the full story, and then support the effort »
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ROCKY WATERS: Join us Thursday, July 18 from 6-7 p.m. ET on Zoom for a live panel on Pennsylvania’s private water industry, how it is regulated, and how communities are affected when service is subpar. Register for the event here and submit your questions to events@spotlightpa.org. |
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| The evening sky in New Cumberland, via Kathleen P. Send us your photos by email, use #PAGems on Instagram, or tag us @spotlightpennsylvania. |
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 BUDGET LOSERS: Pennsylvania lawmakers approved the new $47.6 billion budget last week, nearly two weeks after the June 30 deadline. While the plan includes funding for K-12 education and public transit systems, Spotlight PA reports other big-ticket items, such as legalizing recreational marijuana, taxing skill games, and increasing the minimum wage, did not make it.   WORK POLICY: A Philadelphia judge has ruled against a lawsuit that sought to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s return-to-office mandate, WHYY reports. Parker has argued the policy will help taxpayers see city workers on site, improve the downtown economy, and encourage private-sector employers to follow suit. But a local union president said the mandate inconveniences workers and doesn't honor a bargaining agreement.   TOLL HIKE: The toll for four bridges connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey is set to increase this summer, but the amount is not yet finalized. The Delaware River Port Authority previously voted to tie the increase to the consumer price index, but the agency plans to vote this week on a proposal to adjust the new cost, CBS Philadelphia reports. |
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FORMAL MEETING: Before the deadly Trump rally, the mother of an Oakmont teacher detained in Russia met with the former president to discuss her son’s imprisonment, TribLIVE reports. ‘CHOSEN ONE’: Murrysville wrestler Spencer Lee is fulfilling a lifelong dream after qualifying for the Olympics in Paris. The Pittsburgh Union Progress details his journey to the world stage. |
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Unscramble and send your answer to scrambler@spotlightpa.org. We'll shout out winners here, and one each week will get some Spotlight PA swag. Answers submitted by 5:30 p.m. on issue date will be counted. Please include your first name and last initial.
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Friday's answer: Gregarious
Congrats to our weekly winner: Jeffrey F
Congrats to our daily winners: Eric F., Ada M., Beth H., Barbara F., Mike B., Stacy S., Ted W., Marty M., Jane R., Joe C., David T., Bob C., Jon W., Don H., Ann and John P., Richard A., Johnny C., Ronnee G., Mike H., Vicki U., Timothy A., Nan S., Jody A., Kimberly D., Maureen G., Starr B., Georgann J., Linda G., Daniel M., Kim C., Stanley J., Perry H., Amelia M., Craig E., Beth T., Annette I., Jeff F., David W., Wendy A., Elaine C., William Z., Kathy K., Tom M., and Susan N.
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