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Voters arrive on Nov. 3, 2026 at Forks Community Center in Easton.

Live updates: Pennsylvanians say Trump is top of mind as midterm voting continues

by Spotlight PA Staff

See the latest from Pennsylvania as voters elect a governor, decide control of the state legislature, and cast ballots for Congress.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a June 2023 news conference after the reopening of part of I-95.

Josh Shapiro built national fame on getting things done, but his full record is complex

by Stephen Caruso and Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

As voters nationwide get to know Josh Shapiro, Spotlight PA examines where he has succeeded as governor but also where he has arguably fallen short.

Stacy Garrity speaks during an April, 2026 event on unclaimed property at Treasury's vault.

Stacy Garrity is ambitious, Trump-endorsed, and experienced. Is that enough to beat Josh Shapiro?

by Katie Meyer and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

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As Pennsylvania’s legislature wraps up its session, many bipartisan bills are poised to fail

by Stephen Caruso, Kate Huangpu, and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

The General Assembly is expected to pass its fewest individual bills this session since at least 1973.

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A bill funding Pa. child advocacy centers by fining sex offenders passes with bipartisan support

by Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

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Trick or treat: Can you identify which of these candies are made in Pennsylvania?

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

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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Dave Sowers, left, receives his flu shot from Gaughn’s clinical manager Justin Scholl, right, during a vaccine drive hosted by Experience Inc., the Area Agency on Aging for Warren and Forest Counties in Warren, Pa., on Friday, October 9, 2026. The agency hosted a vaccine drive in partnership with Gaughn’s Drug Store.

Voter Guide: Healthcare in PA’s 15th Congressional District

by The News Lab at Penn State

Democrat Ray Bilger and Republican Glenn Thompson, who are running to represent Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District, answer questions from the News Lab at Penn State about healthcare.

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Pennsylvania trivia event raises $22,000 for Spotlight PA State College’s investigative, public-service journalism

by Spotlight PA Staff

Berks County Bureau

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Expired baby formula, rodent activity, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Oct. 26 - Nov. 1

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 45 retail food establishments in Berks County between Oct. 26 and Nov. 1. Thirty had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Reading School Board drops plan to vote on increasing its travel budget at Wednesday meeting

by Hanna Holthaus of Spotlight PA

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