HARRISBURG, Pa. — Stephanie Fritsch is terrified to take a shower.
A Leaky Roof Is About to Close the Pa. House for Months. Can the Legislature Finish a Budget First?
HARRISBURG, Pa. — State lawmakers will return to Harrisburg next week in hopes of finally ending nearly six months of partisan deadlock on the last pieces of Pennsylvania’s $45.4 billion
Shapiro Administration Highlights Available Treatment, Recovery Supports For Individuals With Substance Use Disorder During Stop In Mercer County
SHARON, Pa. – Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones continued the agency’s statewide stakeholder engagement tour on Friday in Mercer County to hear top issues and
How Local Government Works: A Key Factor in Determining Property Taxes Varies Wildly Across Pennsylvania
Property taxes are the lifeblood of municipal revenue and services in Pennsylvania, but depending on when a county last assessed its property values, local governments can overflow with cash or
We Tracked Josh Shapiro’s 11 Biggest Campaign Promises Through His First Year. See How He Did.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — During his run for governor, Josh Shapiro was boosted by his reputation as a deal-making coalition-builder.
Pa. Legislature Paid $280K to Settle Harassment, Other Claims While Requiring Secrecy in Many Cases
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania legislature has quietly paid out hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past five years to settle sexual harassment and other claims against lawmakers and
Opioid Settlement Money Is Supposed to Expand Syringe Services. Pa.’s Drug Laws Stand in the Way.
BOLIVAR, Pa. — In the basement of a former Catholic church, in a tiny Westmoreland County town battling with a drug epidemic, Kim Botteicher risks arrest to help those who
How the Ongoing Pa. Budget Impasse is Hurting Community Colleges, Libraries
HARRISBURG, Pa. — As Pennsylvania lawmakers continue to debate whether to fund parts of the state budget, people who run key programs around the commonwealth are being forced to make
Pennsylvania Is Investing Millions to Ensure People of All Backgrounds, Abilities Have Access to Public Lands
BELLEFONTE, Pa. — Anthony David Jr. wasn’t comfortable exploring state parks and forests while attending college in Harrisburg.
Big Bonuses, Vast Powers, and Corruption Charges: 5 Takeaways From an Investigation Into DuBois’ Herm Suplizio
DUBOIS, Pa. — A seven-month Spotlight PA investigation delved into how suspended DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio ended up at the center of one of the most sweeping political corruption
Court Orders Pa. Health Department to Release Doctor Data for Medical Marijuana Certifications
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Commonwealth Court judge has ordered Pennsylvania’s health department to release information about medical marijuana certifications issued by individual doctors, likely bringing a conclusion to an open
How a Proposed Solar Project Prompted This Rural Pa. Township to Face Its Mining Past
RUSH TOWNSHIP, Pa. — As solar developers set their sights on roughly 1,500 acres in rural Rush Township, local elected officials are tasked with figuring out how to welcome the
How Spotlight Pa. Reported Its Investigation Into Suspended DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio
DUBOIS, Pa. — It started with a news release.
As Partisan Tensions Thaw in Harrisburg, Pa. Lawmakers Eye Unfunded Housing, School Priorities
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania lawmakers are signaling a willingness to move legislation after a year that's seen a prolonged dispute over spending and few bills cross the finish line.
The Inside Story of How One Man Remade a Small Pa. City While Allegedly Ripping Off His Neighbors
DUBOIS, Pa. — This is the city Herm Suplizio helped build.
