July 2026
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Josh Shapiro Built National Fame on Getting Things Done, but His Full Record Is Complex
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As voters nationwide get to know Josh Shapiro, Spotlight PA examines where he has succeeded as governor but also where he has arguably fallen short.
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Hook: Reflections on an Intriguing and Expensive World Cup
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According to media reports, the FIFA World Cup final is the most-watched sporting event in the world, and although as I write this the viewership numbers have not been released for this past Sunday’s final match between Spain and Argentina, the belief is more than 1.5 billion people on the planet likely watched. Now, many…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Last in New Study of 18-Year-Olds’ Voter Registration Rates
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Only 22% of 18-year-old Pennsylvanians are registered to vote, but advocates say there are ways to boost that number.
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Attendance Grows for 2026 Arts Fest, People’s Choice
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Festival week in Centre County brought another boost to the local tourism industry with increased visitations for two major events. Marking its 60th year, the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts in State College was once again the biggest draw with 163,700 visits from July 8-12, an 8% increase over 2025, according to data collected…
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United Adds Nonstop Madison-State College Flights for Wisconsin-Penn State Football Game
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United Airlines is adding a nonstop flight between Madison, Wisconsin, and State College for Penn State’s home football game against Wisconsin in September, giving Badgers fans a direct travel option for one of the season’s marquee Big Ten matchups. The airline will operate a flight from Dane County Regional Airport to State College Regional Airport…
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Centre County Dining Scene Veterans Partner for New Restaurant at Gamble Mill
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Two familiar names in the Centre County dining scene are teaming up to bring a new restaurant to the Gamble Mill in Bellefonte. Hublersburg Inn owner Andi Heidt and Happy Valley Chef’s Thomas Novosel Jr. are partnering on Grist Woodfired, with a planned opening in late September. It will fill the restaurant space last occupied…
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Lawmakers Up Transparency for Data Centers, Leave $2B Tax Exemption Untouched in Pa. Budget
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Environmentalists say the one data center proposal that became law, an energy use reporting requirement, is not substantive.
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Letters: Support Mount Nittany Medical Center Workers
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I was employed by Mount Nittany Medical Center from 1975 until my retirement in 2017. I stand by the employees in their struggle to gain fair wages and benefits. I have participated in negotiations in the past, striving for the same things staff is striving for today. Wages for managers continue to increase at a…
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Many Public Libraries in Pa. Are Evolving Into Community Centers. Why Is Their Funding Staying Flat?
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Libraries have expanded their services to offer game nights, health services and more. But all this programming comes with costs they increasingly can’t afford, and funding sources fluctuate.
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Lawmakers Visit CATA for Rural Transit Day
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Centre Area Transportation Authority joined transit agencies across Pennsylvania on Thursday, July 16, to celebrate Rural Transit Day by hosting local legislators for a look inside the organization. State Rep. Paul Takac, Mihaly Sogor from state Sen. Wayne Langerholc’s office, Loren Glossner from state Sen. Cris Dush’s office, Jennifer Brungard from state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff’s…