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Residents of this Philadelphia block create neighborhood ‘magic’ every December
Neighbors come together every year to create Miracle on 13th Street, a beloved holiday tradition of lights and cheer that ...
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New records detail Pa. township secretary’s alleged half-million-dollar heist. How did sports betting, trips, and more go unnoticed?
Pamela Hackenburg, former Gregg Township secretary, faces charges of theft and fraud after allegedly funneling $533K in ...
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Are lobbyist emails to lawmakers public records? A Pa. court will decide.
Ferlo’s remarks were resurrected this December during oral arguments in a high-stakes public records lawsuit, brought by ...
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State abandons proposal to make it easier for problem bettors to return to Pa. casinos
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board didn’t move forward with a change to the casino self-exclusion process amid fierce ...
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Mail delays, paperwork problems prevent hungry families from accessing food benefits in Pa.
SNAP helps low-income Pennsylvanians afford food, but paperwork snafus and confusing rules can prevent people from accessing ...
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Great PA News Quiz: Controversial pardon, state forest lawsuit, and Capitol Christmas tree
There is no one quite like Spotlight PA. We are independent, beholden to no corporate interests or profit motives. We’re ...
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Persistent problems with a Pa. grant for beer promotion led to headaches, layoffs for awardees
The program was intended to promote the Pennsylvania beer industry. Some awardees say it was more trouble than it was worth.
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America’s future depends on a thriving free press, and it’s time we take it back
The nonpartisan, nonprofit newsroom in Pennsylvania is returning journalism to its roots as an independent check on power and ...
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A handful of Pa. doctors approved 1/3 of medical pot cards in a single year. Experts question the quality of care.
HARRISBURG — A small number of doctors approve an outsize share of medical marijuana cards in Pennsylvania, state health department records obtained by Spotlight PA reveal. The findings have already ...