Amanda Fries

Stories by Amanda Fries

Exterior of Mount Penn Borough's municipal building

This struggling Pa. community could raise more revenue with a new form of government. But the process is complex.

by Amanda Fries for Spotlight PA

Dec. 4, 2024

Melissa Caterini and Christopher Crafton moved their young family to the Antietam School District to give their kids a “perfect childhood”.

From left: Jayden Alvarez, 15, Mikayla Alvarez,14, Christopher Crafton, and Melissa Caterini.

A flood reveals deep divisions between two Pa. bedroom communities

by Amanda Fries for Spotlight PA

Nov. 22, 2024

Sign outside Oley Valley High School

Controversy and conspiracies dominate this Pa. school district after extremist takeover

by Amanda Fries for Spotlight PA

Oct. 29, 2024

Exterior of the Mount Penn municipal building

First came tax hikes, then a flood — then resentment. Can a merger heal this Pa. community?

by Amanda Fries for Spotlight PA

Sept. 19, 2024

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