Nov. 11, 2021TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free panel on using cannabis to treat opioid addictionJoin Spotlight PA for a discussion on using medical marijuana to treat opioid addiction.
Oct. 21, 2021Fred Adams / Spotlight PAWATCH: A free virtual panel on the Nov. 2 election and why it mattersOn Oct. 21, Spotlight PA and election experts took a close look at the appellate judicial system and how its decisions shape life in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 8, 2021Quinn Glabicki for Spotlight PA / PublicSourceWATCH: A free panel on Alzheimer’s disease preparedness in PennsylvaniaOn Oct. 8, Spotlight PA held a free Q&A on Alzheimer’s disease in Pennsylvania and possible solutions to the coming crisis.
Sept. 9, 2021JESSICA GRIFFIN / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free panel on how Pennsylvania can keep people in addiction recovery safeA recent Spotlight PA/KHN investigation found the Pennsylvania department tasked with oversight of these providers allowed some to continue operating despite harm to patients.
Aug. 25, 2021Fred Adams / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A free reader Q&A on rising COVID-19 cases in PennsylvaniaOn Wednesday, Aug. 25 at noon, Spotlight PA held a free Q&A on Pennsylvania’s response to the surge in COVID-19 cases and what you need to know going into the fall.
Aug. 5, 2021Dan Nott / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A free panel on what we know about evictions and rental assistance in Pennsylvania.Thousands of Pennsylvanians may soon risk losing their homes as counties across the state remain backlogged with applications for rental assistance.
July 28, 2021Leise Hook / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A live reader Q&A on how lawmakers spend millions of taxpayer dollars on perksReporters from Spotlight PA and The Caucus discussed their investigation into how the legislature spends taxpayer dollars then obscures those expenses from the public.
June 18, 2021Julio Cortez / APWATCH: A live interview and reader Q&A with state Sen. David Argall on redistricting, election auditThe interview was held June 18 as part of Spotlight PA's Capitol Live event series.
May 4, 2021Fred Adams / Spotlight PAIndependents can vote on ballot questions, and more things to know about the May 18 primarySpotlight PA answers your questions about controversial constitutional amendments, judicial races, and more.
May 4, 2021Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAYou’re invited! A guide and free reader Q&A on what you need to know before the May primary election.On Tuesday, May 4 at 5 p.m., join Spotlight PA Deputy Editor Sarah Anne Hughes and WHYY’s Politics Reporter Katie Meyer as they break down what you need to know before you vote.
April 20, 2021Getty Images/iStockphotoYou’re invited! A free reader Q&A on how to fight back against misinformation in Pa.A free reader Q&A by Spotlight PA on how partisan groups are masquerading as local news and eroding trust in journalism in Pa.
March 16, 2021TIM TAI / Philadelphia InquirerYou’re invited! A reader Q&A on redistricting, gerrymandering, and what it means for Pa. communitiesJoin Spotlight PA at 5 p.m. March 16 for a free reader discussion and Q&A on redistricting, gerrymandering, and why it matters to our local communities.
Feb. 11, 2021HEATHER KHALIFA / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A live reader Q&A on Pa.’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the latest variantsOn Feb. 11, Spotlight PA hosted a panel of medical experts and health advocates from across Pennsylvania to answer your questions.
Feb. 11, 2021Fred Adams / For Spotlight PAThe most frequently asked questions about Pa.’s frustrating vaccine rolloutHealth experts and advocates from across the state joined Spotlight PA on Thursday for a live reader Q&A event. Here are some of the most important takeaways.
Jan. 13, 2021KRISTON JAE BETHEL / For the InquirerWATCH: A live Spotlight PA interview with PASSHE Chancellor Daniel GreensteinA wide-ranging interview on the coronavirus, racism on campus, and the ongoing plan to consolidate the state system of higher education.
Jan. 13, 2021Commonwealth Media ServicesHead of Pa.’s public university system to examine historic roots of racism in state schoolsIn a wide-ranging interview with Spotlight PA, Chancellor Daniel Greenstein said he was “ashamed to admit” he had not studied how the university system has historically perpetuated racial inequity.
Dec. 7, 2020JOSE F. MORENO / Philadelphia InquirerVIDEO: A live reader Q&A on Pa.’s coronavirus surge and coming vaccineA public service event by Spotlight PA.
Nov. 2, 2020HEATHER KHALIFA / Philadelphia InquirerVIDEO: A live 2020 Election Eve reader Q&A with Spotlight PA’s panel of political expertsA full recording of Spotlight PA's Capitol Live reader Q&A on the 2020 election in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 19, 2020TIM TAI / Philadelphia InquirerTop Pa. election official says ‘overwhelming majority’ of votes will be counted by Friday after Election DayStill, Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar is urging state lawmakers to take additional action to prevent the possibility of delayed results.
Oct. 19, 2020TIM TAI / Philadelphia InquirerVIDEO: A live Spotlight PA interview with Secretary Kathy Boockvar on the 2020 election in Pa.A full recording of Spotlight PA's Capitol Live event on how Pennsylvania is working to ensure a fair and accurate vote.
April 29, 2020STAFF / Spotlight PAWATCH: A free virtual Q&A for Pa. small business owners on navigating the coronavirus shutdownSpotlight PA and a panel of experts took questions from Pa. small business owners on April 29.
April 17, 2020STAFF / Spotlight PAWATCH: A free virtual Q&A for Pittsburgh small business owners on navigating the coronavirus shutdownA panel of experts addresses the most pressing questions facing small business owners.
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