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Lawyers for troubled Pa. water company ask court to force a takeover, calling system ‘a clear and present danger’
January 15, 2025
Lawyers for troubled Pa. water company ask court to force a takeover, calling system ‘a clear and present danger’
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…
The poorest schools in Pa. got an extra $500M last year. Is more money on the way?
January 14, 2025
The poorest schools in Pa. got an extra $500M last year. Is more money on the way?
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
What to do if you have an issue with your municipal water or wastewater authority
January 9, 2025
What to do if you have an issue with your municipal water or wastewater authority
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…
A small group of donors dominated these high-profile Pa. races during the 2024 election
December 31, 2024
A small group of donors dominated these high-profile Pa. races during the 2024 election
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Troubled transplants, elder abuse, and Secret Service flaws: Spotlight PA’s best investigations of 2024
December 30, 2024
Troubled transplants, elder abuse, and Secret Service flaws: Spotlight PA’s best investigations of 2024
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Scrutiny and secrecy defined Pennsylvania debates over how to spend opioid settlement billions in 2024
December 27, 2024
Scrutiny and secrecy defined Pennsylvania debates over how to spend opioid settlement billions in 2024
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Lawmakers passed fewer laws than in other recent sessions, but leaders say quality is better than quantity
December 26, 2024
Lawmakers passed fewer laws than in other recent sessions, but leaders say quality is better than quantity
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Hospital volunteers and workers observe holiday traditions to help boost the spirits of Pennsylvania kids undergoing exhausting treatments in unfamiliar environments.
December 26, 2024
Hospital volunteers and workers observe holiday traditions to help boost the spirits of Pennsylvania kids undergoing exhausting treatments in unfamiliar environments.
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on…
America’s future depends on a thriving free press, and it’s time we take it back
December 26, 2024
America’s future depends on a thriving free press, and it’s time we take it back
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and…
Rural Pa. counties are still recovering from Tropical Storm Debby as officials eye ways to mitigate future damage
December 23, 2024
Rural Pa. counties are still recovering from Tropical Storm Debby as officials eye ways to mitigate future damage
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative…