Top News EventsLeise Hook / For Spotlight PAYou’re invited! A free panel on Pa.’s unequal voting rules and how they impact youJoin Spotlight PA and Votebeat for a discussion on the state’s patchwork voting policies and possible solutions.by Spotlight PA StaffPennsylvania court decision does little to clear up confusion over fixing mail ballotsUnequal election policies disenfranchised Pennsylvania voters in 2022
Week of Mar. 27, 2023Drew KellyGreat PA News Quiz: Philly’s water woes, student newspaper cut, and fantastic photosby Colin Deppen of Spotlight PA
ElectionsKent M. Wilhelm / Spotlight PAPa. primary election 2023: A complete guide to the candidates for Commonwealth and Superior Courtsby Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA
The CapitolAmanda Berg / For Spotlight PAWomen have more power than ever in Pennsylvania’s legislature, but lawmakers say big hurdles remainby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA
Nate Smallwood / For Spotlight PA and PINJDetermining if someone is mentally fit for trial in Pa. often traps them in the place making them worse — jailby Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA and Brittany Hailer of The Pittsburgh Institute for Nonprofit Journalism
Leise Hook / For Spotlight PAHow anxiety came to dominate the big business of medical marijuana cards in Pennsylvaniaby Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA
Sara Simon / Spotlight PAHow Local Government Works: A basic guide to requesting public records in Pa.by Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College
Steven M. Falk / Philadelphia InquirerThousands of Pa. homeowners feel stuck in a high-stakes game of telephone with their homes, vital utilities on the lineby Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA
PA PostKENT M. WILHELM / SPOTLIGHT PAGuides to the big court races on Pa. primary ballotsPlus, Fetterman plans April return to U.S. Senate.
PA PostUPMC's tax-exempt status targeted in PittsburghPlus, Philadelphia says water threat has passed.
ElectionsMatt Smith / For Spotlight PAPennsylvania court decision does little to clear up confusion over fixing mail ballotsby Carter Walker of Votebeat
PA PostMargo Reed / Philadelphia InquirerPa.'s 'complicated' jobs recovery from COVID crashPlus, local Dems pick candidate for Zabel’s former seat.
ElectionsDaniel Fishel / Spotlight PAHow Spotlight PA will cover Pennsylvania’s 2023 primary electionby Christopher Baxter of Spotlight PA and Sarah Anne Hughes of Spotlight PA
PA PostJESSICA GRIFFIN / PHILADELPHIA INQUIRERBan profits to save Pa. hospitals, lawmakers sayPlus, Philly revises water advisory after chemical spill.
PA PostKENT M. WILHELM / For Spotlight PAGun violence victims ask PA legislature to take actionPlus, Cumberland County woman sentenced to 3 years in connection with U.S. Capitol riot.
Week of Mar. 20, 2023Don NigroniGreat PA News Quiz: Court candidates, mortgage relief mess, and a city manager's arrestby Colin Deppen of Spotlight PA
PA PostAmanda Berg / For Spotlight PABig gains and big hurdles for women in PA politicsPlus, hazardous train schedules? It's a secret.
PA PostSteven M. Falk / Philadelphia InquirerMortgage relief effort botched from start, PA saysThe state has moved to cut ties with the contractor hired to run the program after Spotlight PA's reporting.
EconomyAmanda Berg / For Spotlight PAThousands of homeowners still at risk as Pa. alleges improper denials, delays in mortgage reliefby Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA
PA PostKent M. Wilhelm / Spotlight PAPa. city manager stole $620k in public funds, AG saysPlus, a complete guide to the Pa. Supreme Court candidates.
ElectionsDeborah Kunselman, Daniel McCaffery, Carolyn Carluccio photos via candidate Facebook pages; Patricia McCullough photo via 2021 campaign website.Pa. primary election 2023: A complete guide to the candidates for state Supreme Courtby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA
PA PostJOSE F. MORENO / PHILADELPHIA INQUIRERNorfolk Southern CEO to testify before legislaturePlus, local fixes to prevent mentally ill from being trapped in jail.
Criminal JusticeNate Smallwood / For Spotlight PA and PINJHow some police, attorneys, and jails are trying to help Pa.’s ailing system for mentally ill peopleby Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA
PA PostAbby Drey / Centre Daily TimesSlow change after fatal Pa. police shootingPlus, Spotlight PA offers some strategies to improve your odds of obtaining information officials want to keep secret.
Sunshine WeekTom Gralish / Philadelphia InquirerSunshine Week: 5 tips to win a Pa. open records fight and overcome secrecy in governmentby Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA
Week of Mar. 13, 2023Elliott CobinGreat PA News Quiz: Nonprofit ‘warning shot,’ bank collapse, and ‘forever chemicals’by Colin Deppen of Spotlight PA
PA PostPSU braces for budget cuts, layoffs amid deficitPlus, the Pennsylvania House's latest vacancy.
PA PostAMANDA MILLS / FOR SPOTLIGHT PAGuilty plea slated in rural Pa. BLM shootingPlus, Shapiro's plan to lower Pa.'s high cell phone taxes.
The CapitolCommonwealth Media ServicesBreaking down Shapiro’s plan to eliminate two of Pa.’s cell phone taxesby Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA
PA PostHEATHER KHALIFA / PHILADELPHIA INQUIRERPa. hospital's revoked tax status a 'warning shot'Plus, firings by lieutenant governor upset clemency advocates.
Editor's NotesKENT M. WILHELM / For Spotlight PASecrecy is too often the norm in Pennsylvania state and local governmentsby Christopher Baxter
PA PostThe Office of Governor Tom Wolf / FlickrTop Democrats knew about Zabel allegation in 2019Plus, why a key Pa. senator’s record has Democrats worried.
HealthHarold Brubaker / Philadelphia InquirerA Pa. hospital’s revoked property tax exemption is a ‘warning shot’ to other nonprofits, expert saysby Ashad Hajela of Spotlight PA State College
The CapitolHouse Democratic CaucusTop Democrats knew about sexual harassment allegation against Pa. lawmaker in 2019by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA
PA PostNate Smallwood / For Spotlight PA and PINJTrapped in jail by a system meant to protect themPlus, when outside groups pay Penn State salaries.
Week of Mar. 6, 2023Don NigroniGreat PA News Quiz: A 1st for Shapiro, a 1st for the Pa. Senate, and Hershey’s goes veganby Colin Deppen of Spotlight PA
ElectionsCourtesy Pennsylvania Capital-StarKey Pa. senator’s record has Democrats, voting advocates worried passing election reform will be difficultby Carter Walker of Votebeat
PA PostThe Office of Governor Tom Wolf / FlickrAccused Pa. lawmaker now says he'll resignPlus, Mastriano's high-profile doubters.