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Join us Sept. 29 for a in-depth interview with Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman that will cover Pennsylvania’s 2022 election, voting, how to get involved, and more.
You’re invited! Pennsylvania’s top election official answers your voting questions live
WATCH: A free virtual panel on the legacy of the Great Migration in Pennsylvania
On Sept. 1, Spotlight PA held a Q&A on the history of the Great Migration in Pennsylvania, the people who made the journey, and Erie’s Black community.
WATCH: A virtual Q&A with Spotlight PA’s new State College bureau
At this August event, Spotlight PA introduced our new State College regional bureau, which covers north-central Pennsylvania issues, institutions, and communities.
WATCH: A free virtual panel on the new Pa. budget and what it prioritizes
Spotlight PA held a free panel on Pa.'s multibillion-dollar budget and how it will impact residents.
WATCH: A free Q&A on the limitations of Pa.’s police misconduct database
Spotlight PA held a free virtual panel on Pennsylvania’s police hiring database and other accountability efforts.
WATCH: A free virtual Q&A on Pa.’s uneven rules for medical marijuana cards
On June 14, Spotlight PA held a free panel on the rules and flaws of Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program.
WATCH: A free virtual panel on Pa.’s candidates for governor and how they plan to lead
On Thursday, May 5, Spotlight PA held a Q&A on the candidates running for governor and their visions for the state.
Pa. primary election 2022: Spotlight PA hosts GOP gubernatorial debate
Five candidates running in Pennsylvania’s primary election for the Republican gubernatorial nomination will gather Tuesday at Gettysburg College for a debate.
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WATCH: A free virtual panel on Pa.’s medical release law for state prisoners
Spotlight PA hosted a free discussion on the state’s compassionate release law and its impact on families of incarcerated people and taxpayers.
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WATCH: A free Q&A on Pa.’s open records law and how it affects our work
On March 16, Spotlight held a panel on government transparency in Pennsylvania.
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WATCH: A free virtual panel on the court challenges to Pa.’s electoral maps
Watch Spotlight PA's Q&A on the latest redistricting challenges and how they could shape coming elections.
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WATCH: A free virtual panel on the future of Pennsylvania’s mail voting law
Watch Spotlight PA's panel on why Act 77 is being challenged, and what to expect from the Pa. Supreme Court’s review of the law.
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WATCH: A free virtual panel on the Pa. legislature’s 2022 agenda and what’s at stake
Watch Spotlight PA's panel discussing the 2021 legislative session and what themes are likely to emerge — or persist — in the 2022 session.
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WATCH: A free virtual panel on Pennsylvania’s proposed redistricting maps
Experts discussed the preliminary state House and Senate maps, how they could shift political power, and their potential impact on Pennsylvanians.
ELIZABETH ROBERTSON / Philadelphia Inquirer
WATCH: A free discussion on why killings by police officers often are ruled justified
Watch Spotlight PA's panel on why killings by police officers often are ruled justified.
TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia Inquirer
WATCH: A free panel on using cannabis to treat opioid addiction
Join Spotlight PA for a discussion on using medical marijuana to treat opioid addiction.
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WATCH: A free virtual panel on the Nov. 2 election and why it matters
On Oct. 21, Spotlight PA and election experts took a close look at the appellate judicial system and how its decisions shape life in Pennsylvania.
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WATCH: A free panel on Alzheimer’s disease preparedness in Pennsylvania
On Oct. 8, Spotlight PA held a free Q&A on Alzheimer’s disease in Pennsylvania and possible solutions to the coming crisis.
JESSICA GRIFFIN / Philadelphia Inquirer
WATCH: A free panel on how Pennsylvania can keep people in addiction recovery safe
A recent Spotlight PA/KHN investigation found the Pennsylvania department tasked with oversight of these providers allowed some to continue operating despite harm to patients.
Fred Adams / For Spotlight PA
WATCH: A free reader Q&A on rising COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania
On Wednesday, Aug. 25 at noon, Spotlight PA held a free Q&A on Pennsylvania’s response to the surge in COVID-19 cases and what you need to know going into the fall.
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WATCH: A free panel on what we know about evictions and rental assistance in Pennsylvania.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians may soon risk losing their homes as counties across the state remain backlogged with applications for rental assistance.
Leise Hook / For Spotlight PA
WATCH: A live reader Q&A on how lawmakers spend millions of taxpayer dollars on perks
Reporters from Spotlight PA and The Caucus discussed their investigation into how the legislature spends taxpayer dollars then obscures those expenses from the public.
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WATCH: A live interview and reader Q&A with state Sen. David Argall on redistricting, election audit
The interview was held June 18 as part of Spotlight PA's Capitol Live event series.
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Independents can vote on ballot questions, and more things to know about the May 18 primary
Spotlight PA answers your questions about controversial constitutional amendments, judicial races, and more.
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You’re invited! A guide and free reader Q&A on what you need to know before the May primary election.
On Tuesday, May 4 at 5 p.m., join Spotlight PA Deputy Editor Sarah Anne Hughes and WHYY’s Politics Reporter Katie Meyer as they break down what you need to know before you vote.
You’re invited! A free reader Q&A on how to fight back against misinformation in Pa.
A free reader Q&A by Spotlight PA on how partisan groups are masquerading as local news and eroding trust in journalism in Pa.
TIM TAI / Philadelphia Inquirer
WATCH: A reader Q&A on redistricting, gerrymandering, and what it means for Pa. communities
Spotlight PA on March 16 held a free reader discussion and Q&A on redistricting, gerrymandering, and why it matters to our local communities.
HEATHER KHALIFA / Philadelphia Inquirer
WATCH: A live reader Q&A on Pa.’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the latest variants
On Feb. 11, Spotlight PA hosted a panel of medical experts and health advocates from across Pennsylvania to answer your questions.
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The most frequently asked questions about Pa.’s frustrating vaccine rollout
Health experts and advocates from across the state joined Spotlight PA on Thursday for a live reader Q&A event. Here are some of the most important takeaways.
KRISTON JAE BETHEL / For the Inquirer
WATCH: A live Spotlight PA interview with PASSHE Chancellor Daniel Greenstein
A wide-ranging interview on the coronavirus, racism on campus, and the ongoing plan to consolidate the state system of higher education.
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