Ashad Hajela of Spotlight PA State College
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Almost 40 Elementary Schools Have Closed in Rural North-Central Pa. in the Past Decade. Here’s Why
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Rural school districts in north-central Pennsylvania have been forced to close elementary schools because of aging infrastructure, budget shortfalls and declining student populations.
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How Much North-Central Pennsylvania Nonprofit Hospital Executives Are Paid
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To get a broader picture of executive pay at nonprofit hospitals in north-central PA, Spotlight PA compiled a list of salaries and bonuses from facilities in the region.
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A Pa. Hospital’s Revoked Property Tax Exemption Is a ‘Warning Shot’ to Other Nonprofits, Expert Says
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This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — […]
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Why a Pa. School District Decided to Arm Its Officers with Semi-Automatic Rifles
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Two school districts in Pennsylvania now allow their police officers to store and use guns like AR-15s. Officials argue the weapons will keep students safe in a mass shooting.
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Tax Caps Leave Many Pa. Municipalities with Few Ways to Raise Revenue
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Pennsylvania municipalities that lack home rule charters are unable to increase a variety of taxes beyond limits set by a state law from the 1960s, according to a new report.
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How Communities in North-Central Pa. Are Attempting to Preserve a Scarce Resource: Darkness
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Light pollution is slowing encroaching on the Pennsylvania Wilds. Environmental groups and residents are suggesting regulations that protect night sky views and the commerce they bring.
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Almost 90% of Rural Pennsylvania Municipalities Lack Property Upkeep Rules
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The lack of local maintenance codes can contribute to poor housing quality and less investment in areas, according to a study from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania.
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How Well a Death in Pennsylvania Will Be Investigated Depends Largely on Where Someone Dies
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Rusty equipment, huge workloads, and inconsistent training are among the concerns raised in a new report about the state’s patchwork coroner system.
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Pa. Election 2022: Where Governor Candidates Mastriano, Shapiro Stand on Rural Health Care, Broadband and Agriculture
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The winner of the 2022 Pennsylvania race for governor will have the authority to address a wide range of issues affecting roughly 3.4 million people.
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Why People in State College and Rural North-Central Pa. Don’t Have Easy Access to In-Person Abortion Services
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Costly regulations and smaller populations relative to urban areas have prevented any providers from opening since one in State College closed after a series of scandals.