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.
Nov. 11, 2022Matt Smith / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A free panel on the winners of Pa.’s 2022 election and how they plan to run the stateby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA held a discussion on who won, what they promised on the campaign trail, and how those plans might get implemented once they are in office.
Oct. 11, 2022THOMAS HENGGE, STEVEN M. FALK / Philadelphia Inquirer PhotographersWATCH: A free virtual panel on Pa.’s gubernatorial candidates and how they plan to run the stateby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA held a free Q&A on Pennsylvania’s top candidates for governor and how they plan to lead.
Sept. 9, 2022Commonwealth Media ServicesWATCH: Pennsylvania’s top election official answers voting questionsby Spotlight PA StaffOur in-depth interview with Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman covered Pennsylvania’s 2022 election, the security of voting, how to get involved, and more.
Aug. 25, 2022TYGER WILLIAMS / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free virtual panel on the legacy of the Great Migration in Pennsylvaniaby Spotlight PA StaffOn Sept. 1, Spotlight PA held a Q&A on the history of the Great Migration in Pennsylvania, the people who made the journey, and Erie’s Black community.
Aug. 1, 2022Abby Drey / Centre Daily TimesWATCH: A virtual Q&A with Spotlight PA’s new State College bureauby Spotlight PA StaffAt this August event, Spotlight PA introduced our new State College regional bureau, which covers north-central Pennsylvania issues, institutions, and communities.
July 19, 2022TIM TAI / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free virtual panel on the new Pa. budget and what it prioritizesby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA held a free panel on Pa.'s multibillion-dollar budget and how it will impact residents.
June 28, 2022YONG KIM / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free Q&A on the limitations of Pa.’s police misconduct databaseby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA held a free virtual panel on Pennsylvania’s police hiring database and other accountability efforts.
June 8, 2022Leise Hook / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A free virtual Q&A on Pa.’s uneven rules for medical marijuana cardsby Spotlight PA StaffOn June 14, Spotlight PA held a free panel on the rules and flaws of Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program.
April 26, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free virtual panel on Pa.’s candidates for governor and how they plan to leadby Spotlight PA StaffOn Thursday, May 5, Spotlight PA held a Q&A on the candidates running for governor and their visions for the state.
April 19, 2022Screenshot via PCNPa. primary election 2022: Spotlight PA hosts GOP gubernatorial debateby Spotlight PA StaffFive candidates running in Pennsylvania’s primary election for the Republican gubernatorial nomination will gather Tuesday at Gettysburg College for a debate.
April 5, 2022DAVID SWANSON / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free virtual panel on Pa.’s medical release law for state prisonersby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA hosted a free discussion on the state’s compassionate release law and its impact on families of incarcerated people and taxpayers.
March 9, 2022TIM TAI / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free Q&A on Pa.’s open records law and how it affects our workby Spotlight PA StaffOn March 16, Spotlight held a panel on government transparency in Pennsylvania.
Feb. 22, 2022Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A free virtual panel on the court challenges to Pa.’s electoral mapsby Spotlight PA StaffWatch Spotlight PA's Q&A on the latest redistricting challenges and how they could shape coming elections.
