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Pa. can move ahead with broadband expansion after feds back down on wage dispute

by Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania can now move forward expanding high-speed internet in rural areas after federal officials backed down from a wage dispute with the state.

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What’s next for data centers in Pa.? State lawmakers are split on how to regulate them.

by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

The state House recently passed bills to mandate energy use disclosure, require data centers to contribute to state programs, and more.

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Skill games, sports betting interests are spending millions competing over 3 GOP state Senate primaries

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

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Knoebels president had to ‘pinky swear’ the famously affordable park will never charge admission

by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA

The park will have been in operation for 100 years on July 4, and has managed to remain consistent as it’s grown into a full-on resort. Nine members of the family that founded it still work there.

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Meet A.J. Rao, Penn State investigative reporter for Spotlight PA State College

by A.J. Rao of Spotlight PA State College

Rao previously covered county government for the Erie Times-News.

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Workers in Penn State Health operating rooms raised alarms about safety, sterilization

by Wyatt Massey for Spotlight PA

Berks County Bureau

Flowers and a small American flag on a table at a vigil in Muhlenberg Township, where supporters were invited to write messages to Erasmo Zavala. He is being held at Moshannon Valley Processing Center.

ICE arrested a grandfather who helped police investigate his daughter’s murder

by Gabriela Martínez

Erasmo Zavala was arrested by ICE despite a pending visa application for serious crime victims, as a new Trump administration policy puts survivors of violence at risk of deportation.

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Asbestos, $165M price tag prompt Berks County to weigh postponing courthouse renovation

by Hanna Holthaus of Spotlight PA

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