Oct. 11, 2022THOMAS HENGGE, STEVEN M. FALK / Philadelphia Inquirer PhotographersWATCH: A free virtual panel on Pa.’s gubernatorial candidates and how they plan to run the stateby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA held a free Q&A on Pennsylvania’s top candidates for governor and how they plan to lead.
Sept. 9, 2022Commonwealth Media ServicesWATCH: Pennsylvania’s top election official answers voting questionsby Spotlight PA StaffOur in-depth interview with Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman covered Pennsylvania’s 2022 election, the security of voting, how to get involved, and more.
Aug. 25, 2022TYGER WILLIAMS / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free virtual panel on the legacy of the Great Migration in Pennsylvaniaby Spotlight PA StaffOn 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.
Aug. 1, 2022Abby Drey / Centre Daily TimesWATCH: A virtual Q&A with Spotlight PA’s new State College bureauby Spotlight PA StaffAt this August event, Spotlight PA introduced our new State College regional bureau, which covers north-central Pennsylvania issues, institutions, and communities.
July 19, 2022TIM TAI / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free virtual panel on the new Pa. budget and what it prioritizesby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA held a free panel on Pa.'s multibillion-dollar budget and how it will impact residents.
June 28, 2022YONG KIM / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free Q&A on the limitations of Pa.’s police misconduct databaseby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA held a free virtual panel on Pennsylvania’s police hiring database and other accountability efforts.
June 8, 2022Leise Hook / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A free virtual Q&A on Pa.’s uneven rules for medical marijuana cardsby Spotlight PA StaffOn June 14, Spotlight PA held a free panel on the rules and flaws of Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program.
April 26, 2022TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free virtual panel on Pa.’s candidates for governor and how they plan to leadby Spotlight PA StaffOn Thursday, May 5, Spotlight PA held a Q&A on the candidates running for governor and their visions for the state.
April 19, 2022Screenshot via PCNPa. primary election 2022: Spotlight PA hosts GOP gubernatorial debateby Spotlight PA StaffFive candidates running in Pennsylvania’s primary election for the Republican gubernatorial nomination will gather Tuesday at Gettysburg College for a debate.
April 5, 2022DAVID SWANSON / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free virtual panel on Pa.’s medical release law for state prisonersby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA hosted a free discussion on the state’s compassionate release law and its impact on families of incarcerated people and taxpayers.
March 9, 2022TIM TAI / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free Q&A on Pa.’s open records law and how it affects our workby Spotlight PA StaffOn March 16, Spotlight held a panel on government transparency in Pennsylvania.
Feb. 22, 2022Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A free virtual panel on the court challenges to Pa.’s electoral mapsby Spotlight PA StaffWatch Spotlight PA's Q&A on the latest redistricting challenges and how they could shape coming elections.
Feb. 7, 2022Sue Dorfman / For VotebeatWATCH: A free virtual panel on the future of Pennsylvania’s mail voting lawby Spotlight PA StaffWatch 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.
Jan. 18, 2022TIM TAI / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free virtual panel on the Pa. legislature’s 2022 agenda and what’s at stakeby Spotlight PA StaffWatch Spotlight PA's panel discussing the 2021 legislative session and what themes are likely to emerge — or persist — in the 2022 session.
Dec. 22, 2021Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A free virtual panel on Pennsylvania’s proposed redistricting mapsby Spotlight PA StaffExperts discussed the preliminary state House and Senate maps, how they could shift political power, and their potential impact on Pennsylvanians.
Dec. 3, 2021ELIZABETH ROBERTSON / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free discussion on why killings by police officers often are ruled justifiedby Spotlight PA StaffWatch Spotlight PA's panel on why killings by police officers often are ruled justified.
Nov. 2, 2021TOM GRALISH / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free panel on using cannabis to treat opioid addictionby Spotlight PA StaffJoin Spotlight PA for a discussion on using medical marijuana to treat opioid addiction.
Oct. 12, 2021Fred Adams / Spotlight PAWATCH: A free virtual panel on the Nov. 2 election and why it mattersby Spotlight PA StaffOn Oct. 21, Spotlight PA and election experts took a close look at the appellate judicial system and how its decisions shape life in Pennsylvania.
Sept. 21, 2021Quinn Glabicki for Spotlight PA / PublicSourceWATCH: A free panel on Alzheimer’s disease preparedness in Pennsylvaniaby Spotlight PA StaffOn Oct. 8, Spotlight PA held a free Q&A on Alzheimer’s disease in Pennsylvania and possible solutions to the coming crisis.
Aug. 27, 2021JESSICA GRIFFIN / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free panel on how Pennsylvania can keep people in addiction recovery safeby Spotlight PA StaffA recent Spotlight PA/KHN investigation found the Pennsylvania department tasked with oversight of these providers allowed some to continue operating despite harm to patients.
Aug. 12, 2021Fred Adams / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A free reader Q&A on rising COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvaniaby Spotlight PA StaffOn 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.
July 27, 2021Dan Nott / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A free panel on what we know about evictions and rental assistance in Pennsylvania.by Spotlight PA StaffThousands of Pennsylvanians may soon risk losing their homes as counties across the state remain backlogged with applications for rental assistance.
July 20, 2021Leise Hook / For Spotlight PAWATCH: A live reader Q&A on how lawmakers spend millions of taxpayer dollars on perksby Spotlight PA StaffReporters from Spotlight PA and The Caucus discussed their investigation into how the legislature spends taxpayer dollars then obscures those expenses from the public.
June 8, 2021Courtesy Sen. David Argall's officeWATCH: A live interview and reader Q&A with state Sen. David Argall on redistricting, election auditby Spotlight PA StaffThe interview was held June 18 as part of Spotlight PA's Capitol Live event series.
May 11, 2021Fred Adams / Spotlight PAIndependents can vote on ballot questions, and more things to know about the May 18 primaryby Sarah Anne Hughes of Spotlight PASpotlight PA answers your questions about controversial constitutional amendments, judicial races, and more.
April 26, 2021Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PAYou’re invited! A guide and free reader Q&A on what you need to know before the May primary election.by Spotlight PA StaffOn 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.
April 13, 2021You’re invited! A free reader Q&A on how to fight back against misinformation in Pa.by Spotlight PA StaffA free reader Q&A by Spotlight PA on how partisan groups are masquerading as local news and eroding trust in journalism in Pa.
March 9, 2021TIM TAI / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A reader Q&A on redistricting, gerrymandering, and what it means for Pa. communitiesby Spotlight PA StaffSpotlight PA on March 16 held a free reader discussion and Q&A on redistricting, gerrymandering, and why it matters to our local communities.
Feb. 12, 2021HEATHER KHALIFA / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A live reader Q&A on Pa.’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the latest variantsby Spotlight PA StaffOn Feb. 11, Spotlight PA hosted a panel of medical experts and health advocates from across Pennsylvania to answer your questions.
Feb. 12, 2021Fred Adams / For Spotlight PAThe most frequently asked questions about Pa.’s frustrating vaccine rolloutby Ese Olumhense of Spotlight PAHealth 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.
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