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Glitches, unproven tech in Pa.’s new financial aid system exacerbated delays for thousands of students
April 17, 2025
Glitches, unproven tech in Pa.’s new financial aid system exacerbated delays for thousands of students
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Arson suspect who allegedly targeted Gov. Josh Shapiro is ‘mentally ill,’ mother says
April 15, 2025
Arson suspect who allegedly targeted Gov. Josh Shapiro is ‘mentally ill,’ mother says
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Emails between Pa. lawmakers and lobbyists will remain hidden from the public after court ruling
April 8, 2025
Emails between Pa. lawmakers and lobbyists will remain hidden from the public after court ruling
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Foster care agencies in Pa. took millions owed to kids in their care, often keeping them in the dark
April 4, 2025
Foster care agencies in Pa. took millions owed to kids in their care, often keeping them in the dark
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Records reveal Shapiro admin stopped tracking why older adults die during abuse, neglect investigations
April 2, 2025
Records reveal Shapiro admin stopped tracking why older adults die during abuse, neglect investigations
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Proposed $25M cut to bird flu aid for farmers could leave Pa. unprepared for surge, GOP lawmakers fear
April 2, 2025
Proposed $25M cut to bird flu aid for farmers could leave Pa. unprepared for surge, GOP lawmakers fear
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…
Looser education rules floated as fix to Pa.’s troubled home care workforce
April 1, 2025
Looser education rules floated as fix to Pa.’s troubled home care workforce
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on…
PA Local Heroes: A Montco mom’s mission to provide friendly foods to all
March 28, 2025
PA Local Heroes: A Montco mom’s mission to provide friendly foods to all
PA Local Heroes is a monthly feature sponsored by Ballard Spahr. Installments appear first in PA Local, Spotlight PA’s weekly…
Adoption of red light cameras slow in Pa. even though they save lives
March 28, 2025
Adoption of red light cameras slow in Pa. even though they save lives
Spotlight PA reported this story as part of The Road Ahead, an ongoing project by LehighValleyNews.com on traffic and transportation…
Medical marijuana oversight bill advances after Spotlight PA investigations reveal doctor concerns
March 27, 2025
Medical marijuana oversight bill advances after Spotlight PA investigations reveal doctor concerns
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…