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Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa — flanked by House Speaker Joanna McClinton (left) and Gov. Josh Shapiro — speaks outside the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg, PA, the day after Democrats won a trifecta.

Shapiro, Democrats say new trifecta will deliver minimum wage increase, transit funding, and more

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

Democrats in the state House and Senate will also have to navigate intraparty differences as they pursue long-standing priorities.

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Control of the Pennsylvania legislature is on the ballot Tuesday. See the latest results.

by Spotlight PA Staff

See results in the key state House and Senate races that could help determine control.

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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

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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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State College Bureau

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

Students play a game around a tree during recess in Reading.

Time to 'relax and really be kids': How Reading schools expanded recess ahead of state mandate

by Jenny Roberts for Spotlight PA

Reading School District has expanded recess to 30 minutes for grades K-4 and plans to do the same for fifth and sixth graders.

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

by Spotlight PA Staff

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