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Lawmakers send Shapiro bill to close meeting notice loophole in Pa. transparency law

by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA October 24, 2026October 23, 2026

A woman with glasses and a blue Roots Learning Academy lanyard stands with her arm around a young boy.

Homeschool program challenges cease-and-desist order as hybrid options grow around Pittsburgh

by Lajja Mistry October 15, 2026October 26, 2026

Illustration of hands placing ballots into a box labeled "2026 Elections," with a map outline and red and blue dots symbolizing voting and political themes.

Local Government

Voter guide 2026: Where candidates stand on ICE, war and data centers

by Charlie Wolfson October 13, 2026October 20, 2026

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Second measles case confirmed in Allegheny County

by Oliver Morrison and Lajja Mistry October 8, 2026October 9, 2026

People stand at a sportsbook counter placing bets; above them, screens display sports odds and live football games.

Pennsylvania logging record numbers of problem gamblers, per new report

by Oliver Morrison October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

Three people stand beside a road holding protest signs, one reading “NO MORE AI DATA CENTERS!” Trees, power lines, and a passing car are visible in the background.

Guest commentary

As data centers loom, communities need to organize to protect health and environment

by Guest commentary by Nathan Deron September 17, 2026September 22, 2026

Here’s what Shapiro’s huge edge over Garrity in national campaign contributions looks like

by Charlie Wolfson September 14, 2026September 25, 2026

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What Shapiro’s new data center order does — and doesn’t — force developers to do

by Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

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Does Democrat’s surprise win in red Butler County predict a wave? Experts urge caution.

by Ada Perlman August 19, 2026August 20, 2026

A man in a blue suit and glasses speaks at a podium with two microphones, pointing forward. The background is a marble wall.

Shapiro shifts course on data centers as governor campaign ramps up

by Marc Levy, Associated Press August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

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