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Skill games face seizure as deadline for Pa. legislature to act looms

by Stephen Caruso, Jaxon White, and Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

Top lawmakers say they want to find a consensus to legalize and regulate skill games before the Oct. 13 deadline. It’s unclear if they will.

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

by Katie Meyer and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

A two-term treasurer, Garrity is running for Pennsylvania governor with much less money and name recognition than Shapiro.

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by Stephen Caruso and Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

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People rally inside the PA Capitol in June to call for “meaningful second-degree murder sentencing reform.”

Lifers ask Pa. Supreme Court to open pathway for resentencing after lawmakers fail to act

by Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA

A previous ruling means people charged with second-degree murder no longer face mandatory life-without-parole sentences. That doesn’t apply to people already sentenced.

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Pa. lawmakers eye limits, outright ban on Flock cameras as they prepare for fall return

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Big Spring, tiny shops, historic charm: How to spend a day in Bellefonte

by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

Translated as “beautiful fountain” in French, Bellefonte boasts distinct architecture, quaint shops, and pleasant views. PA Local offers a guide to spending a day there.

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Troubled rural Pa. water company pitches last-minute idea to keep system in local hands

by Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

Rock Spring’s attorney said the company will uphold state regulators’ order but wanted to explore an alternative to forced acquisition.

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Overflowing floor drains, and other Centre County restaurant inspections for Sept. 7-13

by Spotlight PA Staff

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Dirty floors, pink matter, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Sept. 7-13

by Spotlight PA Staff

Pennsylvania inspected 29 retail food establishments in Berks County between Sept. 7 and Sept. 13. Eight had violations. See what inspectors found.

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No covers, loose handle, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Aug. 31-Sept. 6

by Spotlight PA Staff

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