State Sen. Kim Ward, R-Hempfield, pledged to try to avoid becoming Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor — something that would happen should Gov. Josh Shapiro leave office…
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Are Penn State cuts a preview of higher education divide?
By lowber on June 16, 2024
The gap between Penn State University’s sprawling main campus and its 20 branches can be measured these days in ways more personal and profound than…
Pa. Supreme Court hears debate on gun-industry immunity in lawsuit over Mt. Pleasant boy's death
By lowber on April 9, 2024
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday heard argument on whether a federal law that protects gun manufacturers from civil liability prohibits a Westmoreland County family…
Opioid settlement money is supposed to expand syringe services; Pa. nonprofit lost $150K because of them
By lowber on February 6, 2024
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania.…
Pa. court filing fee discount ends
By lowber on November 3, 2023
Discounted court filing fees that originated during the summer’s budget stalemate in Harrisburg have ended. Source: The Tribune-Review
Pennsylvania's election to be headlined by races for statewide courts, including high court seat
By lowber on November 3, 2023
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania voters will settle four statewide judicial contests in Tuesday’s election, filling an open seat on the state Supreme Court — which has…
Connellsville native among 7 victims in massive chocolate factory explosion in Pa.
By lowber on March 30, 2023
PHILADELPHIA — The Berks County Coroner’s Office on Wednesday released the names of the remaining victims of the explosion at the R.M. Palmer chocolate factory…
Pa. state police seized $65 million worth of illegal drugs last year
By lowber on January 12, 2023
Pennsylvania State Police troopers got more than $65 million worth of illegal drugs off streets across the commonwealth in 2022, according to a report released…
Legislation proposed to regulate book bans in Pennsylvania school districts
By lowber on October 11, 2022
A Philadelphia Democrat is working to reign in the number of book bans occurring at Pennsylvania schools as challenges continue at unprecedented rates. Source:…
Local nursing homes among 2 dozen statewide set to strike over wages, accountability
By lowber on August 23, 2022
Employees of nursing homes in Lower Burrell and North Huntingdon are among 24 long-term care facilities in the state who have voted to strike because…