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Producing nonpartisan investigative & public service journalism for Pennsylvania. Support: https://nitter.cf/t.co/MPJIq7Npv5 | Tips: https://nitter.cf/t.co/JMKQ9MOiFG

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Democrats’ caucus committees outspend GOP counterparts 2-to-1 with control of the legislature at stake spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Legislative spending could be historically high for 2026 PA election

Legislative spending could be historically high for 2026 PA election

The campaign committees for PA’s legislative caucuses spent $51 million in the homestretch of the election, more than previous cycles.

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DOJ again warns election officials of potential criminal prosecution, days before midterm elections spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
DOJ again warns election officials of criminal prosecution

DOJ again warns election officials of criminal prosecution

DOJ sent letters to all 50 states warning of criminal penalties for failing to preserve election records. Experts question timing.

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In this week's news quiz: What the General Assembly did and didn’t pass, Villanova goes to Rome, and the movie premiere planned for Dauphin County. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
PA News Quiz: Garrity’s cash influx, major merger proposal

PA News Quiz: Garrity’s cash influx, major merger proposal

In this quiz: What lawmakers did and didn’t pass, Villanova goes to Rome, and a Dauphin County movie premiere.

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Trick or treat: Can you identify which of these candies are made in Pennsylvania? spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Which of these Halloween candies are made in PA? Take our quiz.

Which of these Halloween candies are made in PA? Take our quiz.

A number of beloved candies are made in Pennsylvania, which has been a hub for confections for decades. Test your knowledge with our short Halloween quiz.

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Great PA News Quiz: Garrity’s cash influx, derailment prompts questions, and a major merger proposal spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
PA News Quiz: Garrity’s cash influx, major merger proposal

PA News Quiz: Garrity’s cash influx, major merger proposal

In this quiz: What lawmakers did and didn’t pass, Villanova goes to Rome, and a Dauphin County movie premiere.

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Reading School Board drops plan to vote on increasing its travel budget at Wednesday meeting spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/1…
Reading School Board drops plan to vote on increasing travel budget

Reading School Board drops plan to vote on increasing travel budget

The board spent $102,000 on conference travel over a two-year period, exceeding its budget and further dividing members.

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Who hates data centers more? It’s a question at the center of one of Pa.’s critical legislative races. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
2 PA Senate candidates fight to be the most anti-data-center

2 PA Senate candidates fight to be the most anti-data-center

Republican Tracy Pennycuick and Democrat Chris Thomas are blanketing southeast PA in ads arguing the other is in data centers developers’ pockets.

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Conservative activists like Scott Presler say jury rejection lists can catch noncitizen voters. An analysis from Chester County, Pa., shows the method’s flaws. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Analysis unable to confirm any noncitizen voters in Chester County, PA

Analysis unable to confirm any noncitizen voters in Chester County, PA

Conservative activists like Scott Presler say jury rejection lists can catch noncitizen voters. An analysis from Chester County, PA, shows the method’s flaws.

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Over the past few weeks, I've been working on a series of stories for @SpotlightPA ahead of the midterm election. I covered candidates' positions in the 1st, 7th, 8th and 10th congressional districts, and interviewed voters. #Midterms2026 #Election2026 🧵 (1/9)
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The “Clink and Think” Quiz Bash Fundraiser raised a record total at Axemann Brewery in Bellefonte. spotlightpa.org/statecollege…
Trivia event raises $22,000 for Spotlight PA State College

Trivia event raises $22,000 for Spotlight PA State College

Pennsylvania-themed trivia fundraiser supports investigative and public-service journalism.

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Every voter in every election is entitled to cast their ballot without intimidation, interference, or discrimination. Here’s everything you need to know so that you can be prepared if you experience or witness voter intimidation: spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
What you need to know about voter intimidation in Pennsylvania

What you need to know about voter intimidation in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania voters head to the polls Nov. 3. Here’s what voter intimidation is, what the law says, and how to report it.

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Swing district voters in Pennsylvania grapple with economy, Iran war ahead of midterms spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Voters in the PA districts that could decide US House control explain their choices

Voters in the PA districts that could decide US House control explain their choices

Four PA races will help determine which party controls the U.S. House. Hear from voters about the issues driving their decisions.

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Moldy beef jerky, ‘extreme’ dirt and dust, and other Lehigh County restaurant inspections for Oct. 19-25 spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Lehigh County food safety inspections for the week of Oct. 19-25

Lehigh County food safety inspections for the week of Oct. 19-25

Pennsylvania inspected 50 retail food establishments in Lehigh County between Oct. 19 and Oct. 25. Seven had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Dirty lids, leaky dishwashers, and other Lancaster County restaurant inspections for Oct. 19-25 spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Lancaster County food safety inspections for the week of Oct. 19-25

Lancaster County food safety inspections for the week of Oct. 19-25

Pennsylvania inspected 65 retail food establishments in Lancaster County between Oct. 19 and Oct. 25. Twenty-seven had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Voter intimidation is illegal under federal and Pennsylvania law. Here’s how to spot it and report it. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
What you need to know about voter intimidation in Pennsylvania

What you need to know about voter intimidation in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania voters head to the polls Nov. 3. Here’s what voter intimidation is, what the law says, and how to report it.

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Residue buildup, unauthorized milk, and other Centre County restaurant inspections for Oct. 19-25 spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Centre County food safety inspections for the week of Oct. 19-25

Centre County food safety inspections for the week of Oct. 19-25

Pennsylvania inspected eight retail food establishments in Centre County between Oct. 19 and Oct. 25. Five had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Uncovered meats, dirty slushie machine, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Oct. 19-25 spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
Berks County food safety inspections for the week of Oct. 19-25

Berks County food safety inspections for the week of Oct. 19-25

Pennsylvania inspected 53 retail food establishments in Berks County between Oct. 19 and Oct. 25. Twenty-six had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Shapiro has fought the Trump admin’s efforts to curtail vaccine access and undermine the state’s measles response, while Garrity says she would work with the feds. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
PA election: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on issues affecting children

PA election: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on issues affecting children

We examine Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Stacy Garrity’s views on childcare, vaccines, and more.

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Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on childcare, vaccines, and other issues affecting kids spotlightpa.org/news/2026/10…
PA election: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on issues affecting children

PA election: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on issues affecting children

We examine Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Stacy Garrity’s views on childcare, vaccines, and more.

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Reading School Board members blew travel budget, violated policies ow.ly/2N315101sUK
Reading School Board members blew travel budget, violated policies

Reading School Board members blew travel budget, violated policies

They traveled to Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Puerto Rico as the Pennsylvania district raised property tax hikes.

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