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The legislature didn’t act on skill games by the Pa. Supreme Court’s deadline. What happens now?

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

Top lawmakers said they wanted to act before the court-imposed deadline but didn’t, leading some members to mount a last-ditch legal effort.

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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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Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on taxes, spending, skill games, and more

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

Democrat Josh Shapiro has overseen big education investments and targeted tax breaks. Republican Stacy Garrity wants bigger tax cuts and much less spending.

Pa. Attorney General Dave Sunday at a September, 2026 press conference.

Pa. is getting at least $516M from a Meta settlement. It could spark a political fight.

by Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

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Meet the Instagrammer documenting and celebrating Pittsburgh’s bridges

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

Todd Wilson’s images of Pittsburgh bridges have amassed him 34,000 followers since he launched his @pghbridges Instagram account. The civil engineer admires their style and studies their history.

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Centre County restaurant inspections for Oct. 5-11

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected one retail food establishment in Centre County between Oct. 5 and Oct. 11. None had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Centre County restaurant inspections for Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

by Spotlight PA Staff

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Reading could pull up to $24M from reserves to balance its next 2 budgets

by Hanna Holthaus of Spotlight PA

Reading may use $24 million in reserves to cover budget gaps over two years, raising fears the city could again become financially distressed.

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Uncovered food, missing hair covering, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Oct. 5-11

by Spotlight PA Staff

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