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Benner Commerce Park in Centre County

Benefits unclear 20 years after Pennsylvania governor, legislators gave away land with promise of jobs, revenue

by Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College

In 2006, Pennsylvania sold 135 acres of land for $1 to start a business park in Centre County. As Amazon moves, local business leaders think the vision has been realized.

Sometimes people who spent time in foster care discover their Social Security benefits were taken only after they apply for benefits later as adults.

Foster care agencies in Pa. took millions owed to kids in their care, often keeping them in the dark

by Julie Christie and Steve Volk / Resolve Philly for Spotlight PA

Sometimes people who spent time in foster care discover their Social Security benefits were taken only after they apply for them later as adults.

How Spotlight PA and Resolve Philly reported ‘For the Child’

by Julie Christie and Steve Volk of Resolve Philly for Spotlight PA

Houses on a street in Tyrone, Pennsylvania

End of federal relief money will push some Pa. municipalities off a financial cliff, Shapiro admin fears

by Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College

An illustration of five elected officials sitting at a table.

Pa. primary election 2025: Everything you need to know about running for local public office

by Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College

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