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Meet a Berks County, PA, woman giving back through service
2+ hour ago (523+ words) This week's Community Spotlight honoree is Johnethia Archie, 52, a professional who balances a busy career with a variety of community volunteer positions. This conversation, which took place through email, has been edited for length and clarity. Good Day, Berks: Where…...
Berks County man detained by ICE gets ruling in favor of release
18+ hour, 49+ min ago (851+ words) READING " A Berks County grandfather who helped law enforcement investigate the killing of his daughter is still in ICE detention. But a new finding by a federal immigration agency that he should be at least temporarily protected from deportation strengthens…...
What the primary can tell us about PA's 2026 governor election
20+ hour, 18+ min ago (1183+ words) HARRISBURG " Turnout was much higher among Democrats than Republicans in this week's uncontested primary elections for Pennsylvania governor, a strong sign for the party heading into the general election Still, political experts who spoke to Spotlight PA cautioned that information…...
There's no place like Knoebels, Pa.'s world-famous and affordable amusement park
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1373+ words) There's no place like Knoebels. Nestled inside Northeast Pennsylvania's forested mountains, the pay-as-you-go amusement park boasts retro rides and games, award-winning food, and campgrounds " among many other amenities. Its affordable prices and throwback atmosphere have earned it a global and…...
Pennsylvania cleared to spend $700 M on broadband expansion
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (814+ words) HARRISBURG " Pennsylvania can move ahead with spending more than $700 million on expanding high-speed internet in rural areas, after federal officials backed down from a threat to withhold the money because of a dispute over state labor law. The reversal removes…...
PA's 2026 primary election goes well despite a few incidents
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (691+ words) Despite the heat and a few isolated incidents, primary Election Day in Pennsylvania went smoothly across the state. While preliminary reports are that turnout was low, no major voting machine malfunctions, printing errors, or other issues popped up that significantly…...
Philadelphia President's House among endangered historic sites
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (615+ words) The 2026 list, announced Wednesday, marks America's 250th anniversary with the foundational principle that everyone is created equal as the theme, said Carol Quillen, president and CEO of the nonprofit organization. The 11 sites offer examples of how, over time, Americans have fought…...
Bob Brooks rides blue-collar bona fides to victory in PA
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (929+ words) This article is made possible through Spotlight PA's partnership with NOTUS, a nonpartisan news organization that covers government and politics with the fresh eyes of early career journalists and the expertise of veteran reporters. Retired firefighter Bob Brooks is projected…...
PA primary election results: Gaming-targeted senators win
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (863+ words) Help us raise $5 K for Spotlight PA on Election Day before polls close! We can't continue our work without you " HARRISBURG " A slew of challenges to established incumbents and party-backed candidates yielded mixed results in Tuesday's legislative primary elections. Half…...
Meet A. J. Rao, reporter for Spotlight PA State College
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (440+ words) Help us raise $5 K for Spotlight PA on Election Day before polls close! We can't continue our work without you " Hi everyone " I'm A. J. Rao, the new Penn State investigative reporter for Spotlight PA's State College regional bureau. I'm excited to…...