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"We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Spotlight PA and Midtown Scholar Bookstore! Join us for the first of...
06/03/2026

"We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Spotlight PA and Midtown Scholar Bookstore! Join us for the first of a quarterly series on Tues., June 9 at 6 p.m. "Matter of Fact: The Local New Crossroads--How We Got Here and Where We Go Next".

New event series kicks off June 9 with a discussion on where the news went wrong, and how we can make journalism better.

Gov. Shapiro wants a 2.5M boost for the broken program, but advocates are skeptical that it’s a priority
06/03/2026

Gov. Shapiro wants a 2.5M boost for the broken program, but advocates are skeptical that it’s a priority

GOP leaders, unions say they’re open to the plan. But some environmental groups argue it’s too deferential to developers...
06/02/2026

GOP leaders, unions say they’re open to the plan. But some environmental groups argue it’s too deferential to developers.

Pennsylvania inspected 19 retail food establishments in Centre County this week.
06/02/2026

Pennsylvania inspected 19 retail food establishments in Centre County this week.

The changes mean that closing time won’t come until 4 a.m. in Philadelphia during the World Cup and America 250 celebrat...
06/01/2026

The changes mean that closing time won’t come until 4 a.m. in Philadelphia during the World Cup and America 250 celebrations.

Pennsylvania’s law for small games of chance doesn’t cover online raffles. But by hosting these fundraisers, some county...
06/01/2026

Pennsylvania’s law for small games of chance doesn’t cover online raffles. But by hosting these fundraisers, some county officials say fire companies are violating the law.

State aging officials reviewed every no-need designation to ensure older adults weren’t being left at risk of harm befor...
06/01/2026

State aging officials reviewed every no-need designation to ensure older adults weren’t being left at risk of harm before the Shapiro admin curtailed the practice.

Come January, almost the entire top rung of the Freedom Caucus will leave the House, a hollowing out of one of the most ...
05/29/2026

Come January, almost the entire top rung of the Freedom Caucus will leave the House, a hollowing out of one of the most influential power centers of the past decade.

Supporters of skill games tried — and failed — to defeat GOP senators who support aggressive taxation, which could embol...
05/29/2026

Supporters of skill games tried — and failed — to defeat GOP senators who support aggressive taxation, which could embolden the effort.

In this week’s quiz: a federal agency’s reorg plans, green light on expanding rural resources, and addressing environmen...
05/29/2026

In this week’s quiz: a federal agency’s reorg plans, green light on expanding rural resources, and addressing environmental hazards.

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