Spotlight PA

Reading School Board members blew travel budget, violated policies https://ow.ly/Ppf95101sUJ

Garrity raises millions from skill game interests, including from a man who ran an "illegal gambling enterprise" https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/stacy-garrity-josh-shapiro-skill-games-fundraising-campaign-governor-pennsylvania-elections/

Garrity’s fundraising skyrockets in final weeks of Pa. governor's race thanks to skill games https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/stacy-garrity-josh-shapiro-skill-games-fundraising-campaign-governor-pennsylvania-elections/

On Nov. 3, Pennsylvanians will cast their votes for governor, state House and Senate, and more. Here's everything you need to know: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-general-election-day-2026-last-minute-voting-guide-elections/

Pa. election 2026: Where Fitzpatrick, Harvie stand on tax policies, affordability, and jobs https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/fitzpatrick-harvie-economy-midterm-election-guide-elections/

PA's 2026 general election is quickly approaching. If you still have questions about where your polling place is, who is on the ballot, and how to vote, Spotlight PA has you covered: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-general-election-day-2026-last-minute-voting-guide-elections/

Pa.’s liquor laws make popular canned cocktails more expensive https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/canned-cocktails-pennsylvania-liquor-control-board-economy/

PA Local Heroes: The advocate making healthcare accessible and fun https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/jazmin-evans-healthcare-philadelphia-advocate-temple-university-egfr-pennsylvania-local/

In "human error," Westmoreland County sends 157 duplicate mail ballots to Pa. voters https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/duplicate-mail-ballots-westmoreland-2026-human-error-elections/

PA Local Heroes: The advocate making healthcare accessible and fun https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/jazmin-evans-healthcare-philadelphia-advocate-temple-university-egfr-pennsylvania-local/

Skill games, data centers, and more are poised to go unaddressed as Pa. lawmakers wrap their session https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/legislative-bills-stalled-failed-pennsylvania-house-senate-shapiro-capitol/

As Pennsylvania’s legislature wraps up its session, many bipartisan bills are poised to fail https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/legislative-bills-stalled-failed-pennsylvania-house-senate-shapiro-capitol/

A bill funding Pa. child advocacy centers by fining sex offenders passes with bipartisan support https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/child-victim-recovery-fund-sex-offender-fine-pennsylvania-capitol/

Lawmakers send Shapiro bill to close meeting notice loophole in Pa. transparency law https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-sunshine-act-loophole-closed-capitol/

Pa. election 2026: A guide to vetting state legislative candidates https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-general-election-2026-legislative-house-senate-races-candidate-vetting-guide-elections/

FirstEnergy is asking the PUC to end automatic contract renewals after data reveals steep costs for some shoppers. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-electric-supplier-rates-firstenergy-puc/

Higher bills, greater risk of shutoff: Pa.'s largest electric company seeks new protections for customers who shop for suppliers https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-electric-supplier-rates-firstenergy-puc/

Democratic mail ballot requests are down from both 2022 and 2024, though it's impossible to draw clear conclusions about why. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/mail-ballot-requests-data-2026-election-democrats-trump-elections/

Dust buildup and other Lehigh County restaurant inspections for Oct. 12-18 https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/restaurant-inspections-food-safety-lehigh-county-oct-12-oct-18/

Uncleaned beer taps, greasy floors, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Oct. 12-18 https://www.spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/10/restaurant-inspections-food-safety-centre-county-oct-12-oct-18-berks-inspections/

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

Dirty containers, biofilm on ice machine, and other Lancaster County restaurant inspections for Oct. 12-18 https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/restaurant-inspections-food-safety-lancaster-county-oct-12-oct-18/

Polls showed Trump policies might chill mail voting. But early data in Pennsylvania is inconclusive. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/mail-ballot-requests-data-2026-election-democrats-trump-elections/

Para ayudarle a prepararse para las elecciones generales de 2026 en Pensilvania, hemos respondido a algunas de sus preguntas más frecuentes: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pensilvania-elecciones-generales-2026-votar-informacion-espanol/

On Nov. 3, Pennsylvanians will vote for governor, state House and Senate, and more. Here's everything you need to know: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-general-election-day-2026-voter-information-registration-elections/

Sepa quién está en la papeleta en PA, cuándo votar, cómo votar, encontrar su lugar de votación, emitir votos por correo, y más para las elecciones del 3 de noviembre. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pensilvania-elecciones-generales-2026-votar-informacion-espanol/

To help you prepare for Pennsylvania's 2026 general election, we’ve answered some of your most frequently asked questions below: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-general-election-day-2026-voter-information-registration-elections/

Reading may use $24 million in reserves to cover budget gaps over two years, raising fears the city could again become financially distressed. https://www.spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/10/reading-budget-deficit-local-government/

Top EPA official’s visits to Pa., other swing states ahead of midterms raise ethics concerns https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/lee-zeldin-hatch-act-midterms-pennsylvania-wisconsin-environment/

Erie gunman who killed family controlled their movements, finances: police https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/mass-shooting-erie-matthew-stone-investigation-justice-system/

Great PA News Quiz: Skill games deadline, AI-generated crime tip, and Pittsburgh Walk of Fame inductees https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-news-quiz-week-of-october-12-2026-week-of-oct-12-2026/

Rep. Perry’s Trump ties targeted by Dems in closely watched Pa. swing district race https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/scott-perry-janelle-stelson-midterms-congress-trump-elections/

Farm sizes grow in Pa. as costs, lack of successors push small owners to sell https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/farm-operations-agriculture-ownership-pennsylvania-rural-issues/

The legislature didn’t act on skill games by the Pa. Supreme Court’s deadline. What happens now? https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/skill-games-deadline-pennsylvania-legislature-divided-caucus-democrats-capitol/

Reading may use $24 million in reserves to cover budget gaps over two years, raising fears the city could again become financially distressed. https://www.spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/10/reading-budget-deficit-local-government/

Great PA News Quiz: Skill games deadline, AI-generated crime tip, and Pittsburgh Walk of Fame inductees https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-news-quiz-week-of-october-12-2026-week-of-oct-12-2026/

More than 100 suspicious letters sent to election officials nationwide, including in Pennsylvania https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/suspicious-letters-white-powder-election-officials-threats-pennsylvania-elections/

Here’s everything you need to know about how to cast a ballot as a college student in Pennsylvania: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-midterm-general-election-college-student-voting-guide-elections/

Pa. election 2026: Where Bresnahan, Cognetti stand on campaign finance reform, anti-corruption policies https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/bresnahan-cognetti-midterm-election-campaign-finance-anticorruption-elections/

When it comes to voting, college students in Pennsylvania have multiple options. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Nov. 3 election. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-midterm-general-election-college-student-voting-guide-elections/

Pennsylvania is known as a national leader for bringing overdose death charges. Critics say they often punish fellow drug users. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-supreme-court-overdose-death-charges-ruling-justice-system/

High court rejects challenge to how Pa. treats users accused of supplying drugs in fatal overdoses https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-supreme-court-overdose-death-charges-ruling-justice-system/

4 more Pennsylvania noncitizens are charged with voting in the 2024 election, DOJ says https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/department-of-justice-noncitizen-voting-2024-election-charges-elections/

Democrat Josh Shapiro condemns Trump’s immigration policies and has worked against ICE. Republican Stacy Garrity has urged cooperation. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-election-immigration-detention-warehouses-cdl-agriculture-deportation-elections/

Uncovered food, missing hair covering, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Oct. 5-11 https://www.spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/10/restaurant-inspections-food-safety-centre-county-oct-05-oct-11-berks-inspections/

Rodent activity, dirty kitchen walls, and other Lehigh County restaurant inspections for Oct. 5-11 https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/restaurant-inspections-food-safety-lehigh-county-oct-05-oct-11/

Dirty blades, black residue, and other Lancaster County restaurant inspections for Oct. 5-12 https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/restaurant-inspections-food-safety-lancaster-county-oct-05-oct-12/

Meet the Instagrammer documenting and celebrating Pittsburgh’s bridges https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pittsburgh-bridges-photography-pghbridges-todd-wilson-pennsylvania-local/

Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on ICE detention and other immigration issues. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-election-immigration-detention-warehouses-cdl-agriculture-deportation-elections/

A top watchdog says weaknesses with the elder abuse protection system could leave older adults at risk, but a department leader says it’s working well. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10/pennsylvania-aging-department-audit-elder-safety-risks-kavulich-tour-caregiving/