A records dispute in Berks County cost thousands and, according to one transparency expert, shows flaws in Pa.'s open records system. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/05/farmer-right-to-know-fight-rural-issues/

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The Democratic-majority Supreme Court said its unanimous decision was a way to "satisfy the voting public that our elections are safe, secure and accurate." https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/supreme-court-pennsylvania-cast-vote-records-heather-honey-2020-election-elections/

En las primarias del 19 de mayo, los ciudadanos de Pensilvania verán en sus papeletas candidatos a gobernador y más. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pensilvania-primarias-elecciones-2026-votar-informacion-espanol/

PA News Quiz: NFL Draft attendance, lawmaker wealth, and the New York Times' favorite Pa.-born songwriter

A records dispute in Berks County cost thousands and, according to one transparency expert, shows flaws in Pa.'s open records system. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/05/farmer-right-to-know-fight-rural-issues/

The exhibition spans more than 2,000 years of boxing imagery, tracing a thread of human struggle. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/philadelphia-museum-rocky-statue-exhibition-boxing-history/

“Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments” examines how a fictional fighter became a real-world symbol, placing the statue within the sweep of art history and Philadelphia’s identity. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/philadelphia-museum-rocky-statue-exhibition-boxing-history/

U.S. Supreme Court restricts Voting Right Act, but effect on Pennsylvania likely limited https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/us-supreme-court-voting-rights-act-impact-pennsylvania-elections/

From broadband delays to strained health services, Pennsylvania’s governor’s race could shape the future of communities facing population loss. https://www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2026/04/garrity-shapiro-pennsylvania-governor-race-2026-broadband-data-centers-medicaid-rural-issues/

“I think being the first Latino to be in this role and the first person of color to be mayor of Lancaster City has been exciting,” said Jaime Arroyo, Lancaster's recently elected mayor. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/latino-officials-immigration-trump-ice-communities-elections/

Where Garrity and Shapiro stand on broadband, federal cuts, and other key rural issues https://www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2026/04/garrity-shapiro-pennsylvania-governor-race-2026-broadband-data-centers-medicaid-rural-issues/

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with a roughly 40% Hispanic population, recently elected Jaime Arroyo their first Latino mayor. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/latino-officials-immigration-trump-ice-communities-elections/

Today! Join us on YouTube for a live Q&A with author Jolene McIlwain on her hit short story collection “Sidle Creek.”

A pipe rupture shot 8,000 gallons of raw sewage onto a farm, exposed years of missing municipal records, and drew state environmental violations. https://www.spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/04/sewer-washington-township-local-government/

Meet Melissa Pérez-Carrillo, local accountability reporter for Spotlight PA State College https://www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2026/04/spotlight-pennsylvania-state-college-perez-carrillo-local-government/

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A pipe rupture shot 8,000 gallons of raw sewage onto a farm, exposed years of missing municipal records, and drew state environmental violations. https://www.spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/04/sewer-washington-township-local-government/

Meet Melissa Pérez-Carrillo, local accountability reporter for Spotlight PA State College https://www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2026/04/spotlight-pennsylvania-state-college-perez-carrillo-local-government/

A Republican state senator criticized the Shapiro administration, saying that its “needless secrecy and failure to collaborate fully with the General Assembly” led to “ongoing issues." https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-governor-mansion-attack-securiy-oversight-josh-shapiro/

To help you prepare for the 2026 primary in Pennsylvania, we’ve answered some FAQs: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-primary-election-day-2026-voter-information-registration-elections/

In a rare joint statement, Pennsylvania’s five living former governors on urged state leaders to prioritize the “safety and security of the Governor and his family." https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-governor-mansion-attack-securiy-oversight-josh-shapiro/

On May 19, Pennsylvanians will vote for primary candidates in races for governor, state House and Senate, and more. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-primary-election-day-2026-voter-information-registration-elections/

This Thursday, author Jolene McIlwain breaks down her award-winning collection “Sidle Creek.” Join us on YouTube Live.

Pennsylvania has spent $1.4 million updating its voter registration system — but won’t provide progress reports https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-department-of-state-sure-voter-registration-system-update-cost-timeline-records-elections/

Organizer pleads guilty in Pennsylvania voter registration fraud case https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/guillermo-sainz-pleads-guilty-fake-voter-registration-forms-2024-election-dave-sunday-elections/

In many Pa. districts, the primary is the race that determines who will win a seat. That means independent voters don’t really get a say. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/independent-voters-pennsylvania-primary-2026-house-senate-elections/

Congress’ Pa. delegation is mostly millionaires. Here’s where their money comes from. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/affordability-congress-lawmaker-wealth-millionaires-net-worth-federal-government/

Meet two of the 1 million independent Pa. voters shut out of next month’s primary https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/independent-voters-pennsylvania-primary-2026-house-senate-elections/

Pretzels for breakfast? For lunch? For dessert? In Pa., the answer is always yes. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pretzels-history-germany-lititz-philadelphia-lancaster-county-immigration-pennsylvania-local/

Great PA News Quiz: Disrupted tests, World Cup transit costs, and mascot sacrifice https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-news-quiz-week-of-april-20-2026/

Lawmakers, Shapiro admin push to end practice of counties taking Social Security money owed to foster kids https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/foster-care-social-security-legislation-resolve-philly-capitol/

The treasurer rebuffed any suggestion that she is motivated by politics: “I don’t play these kind of political games. We call balls and strikes here at Treasury.” https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-governor-security-upgrades-treasury-josh-shapiro/

Pretzels for breakfast? For lunch? For dessert? In Pa., the answer is always yes. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pretzels-history-germany-lititz-philadelphia-lancaster-county-immigration-pennsylvania-local/

Great PA News Quiz: Disrupted tests, World Cup transit costs, and mascot sacrifice https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-news-quiz-week-of-april-20-2026/

State lawmakers are pushing legislation to stop Pa. counties from diverting Social Security benefits owed to foster care children after a new federal directive urging the end to the practice. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/foster-care-social-security-legislation-resolve-philly-capitol/

Pennsylvania Supreme Court to decide whether state should reject voter applications with mismatched data https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-department-of-state-robert-rossman-rite-lawsuit-state-supreme-court-elections/

Lawmakers say World Cup security in Pa., other states hampered by DHS shutdown https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/world-cup-fifa-dhs-shutdown-ice-immigration-philadelphia-security-dhs-federal-government/

In a statement Shapiro spokesperson Rosie Lapowsky called the treasurer's decision “a completely unprecedented and shameful political action without legal basis.” https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-governor-security-upgrades-treasury-josh-shapiro/

In next month’s lieutenant governor primary, incumbent Austin Davis is the only Democratic candidate, while Jason Richey and John Ventre are competing for the GOP nod. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-primary-election-lieutenant-governor-guide-davis-richey-ventre-elections/

Pa. primary election 2026: Your complete guide to the candidates for lieutenant governor https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-primary-election-lieutenant-governor-guide-davis-richey-ventre-elections/

3 Pa. counties rank among nation’s worst for air pollution, study finds https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/air-pollution-report-american-lung-association-ozone-particulates-environment/

PA environmental order stalls ICE sites, battle could last years https://www.spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/04/pennsylvania-ice-detention-environmental-law-appeal-process-federal-government/

Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, welcomed the decision, saying "a woman's ability to access reproductive care should never be determined by her income." https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-medicaid-abortion-ban-court-ruling-commonwealth-court-capitol/

Do you have a story about Pennsylvania’s mental health care system? Spotlight PA wants to hear from you for a live, storytelling event. 

PA environmental order stalls ICE sites, battle could last years https://www.spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/04/pennsylvania-ice-detention-environmental-law-appeal-process-federal-government/

The Commonwealth Court ruling marks a victory for abortion providers, who argued the ban amounts to sex-based discrimination. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-medicaid-abortion-ban-court-ruling-commonwealth-court-capitol/

Whether you are voting for the first time, choosing to vote by mail, or updating your registration, here’s what you need to know about how to vote as a college student in PA: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-primary-election-may-2026-college-student-voting-guide-elections/

When it comes to voting, college students in Pennsylvania have multiple options. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the May 19 election. https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/pennsylvania-primary-election-may-2026-college-student-voting-guide-elections/

Pennsylvania auditor general says Motor Voter system works, but improvements needed https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04/penndot-motor-voter-audit-tim-defoor-noncitizen-elections/