Spotlight PA
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Trick or Treat: Can You Identify Which of These Candies Are Made in Pennsylvania?
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A number of beloved candies are made in Pennsylvania, which has been a hub for confections for decades. Test your knowledge with this short Halloween quiz.
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Swing District Voters in Pennsylvania Grapple With Economy, Iran War Ahead of Midterms
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Four Pa. races will help determine which party controls the U.S. House. Hear from voters about the issues driving their decisions.
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Garrity’s Fundraising Skyrockets in Final Weeks of Pa. Governor’s Race Thanks to Skill Games
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The Republican’s campaign received $2 million from a skill games businessman accused of running an “illegal gambling enterprise” with his father.
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Pa. Election 2026: How to Vote, Where to Vote and Everything You Need to Know for Nov. 3
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On Election Day, Pennsylvanians will cast their votes for governor, state House and Senate, and more.
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Trump Admin Charges 9 More Pa. Residents With Noncitizen Voting
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The charges, which have not been proven, come amid the Trump administration’s nationwide crackdown on election crimes ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Great PA News Quiz: A County Passes Parental Leave Rule, and a Grocery Store Recovers From Cyberattack
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In this quiz: the party requesting fewer mail ballots, a former governor encourages trust in election officials, and the Sixers’ first game with LeBron James.
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As Pennsylvania’s Legislature Wraps Up Its Session, Many Bipartisan Bills Are Poised to Fail
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The General Assembly is expected to pass its fewest individual bills this session since at least 1973.
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A Bill Funding Pa. Child Advocacy Centers by Fining Sex Offenders Passes With Bipartisan Support
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Pennsylvania’s child advocacy centers work to make the criminal justice system less traumatic for children. They’ve long struggled with funding.
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Lawmakers Send Shapiro Bill to Close Meeting Notice Loophole in Pa. Transparency Law
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The bill clarifies when local governments can forgo the Sunshine Act requirement of publicizing agendas at least 24 hours in advance.
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Higher Bills, Greater Risk of Shutoff: Pa.’s Largest Electric Company Seeks New Protections for Customers Who Shop for Suppliers
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FirstEnergy wants regulators to end automatic contract renewals after data reveals steep costs for some shoppers.