Spotlight PA · News · 08:00 UTC · Kate Huangpu · Donate

Data center developers are pushing Pa. government officials to sign secrecy agreements. At least some are saying yes.

HARRISBURG — When Talen Energy reached out to Anthony Township Supervisor Craig High about rezoning, he was surprised. In his role, he’s occasionally contacted by companies planning to build within the township. But Montour County, where the small rural community is located, is responsible for major zoning decisions, not Anthony. Still, High and the other supervisors were open to hearing more abou

LAist · News · 23:14 UTC · Donate

With a strong El Niño expected in SoCal, should you consider flood insurance?

The weather pattern doesn’t guarantee flooding here, but now could be a good time to consider flood insurance, which is not included in most homeowners or renters policies.

Chalkbeat · News · 22:51 UTC · Carly Sitrin · Donate

Philadelphia’s state test scores are delayed this year

Philly educators and school leaders are still waiting on their state test scores with less than a week until students return to classrooms.

Tampa Bay Times · News · 16:00 UTC · By Max Klaver , Miami Herald (TNS) · Donate

Trump Accounts: free money? Here’s what parents should know

404 Media · News · 13:27 UTC · Matthew Gault · Subscribe

X's Algorithm Feeds Off Ragebait and Impacts Democrats More, Study Finds

X is driving engagement by making users fight in the replies.

Spotlight PA · News · 09:05 UTC · Donate

Dirty knives, uncovered meat, and other Centre County restaurant inspections for Aug. 10-16

The state inspected the following food establishments in Centre County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture produces retail food inspection reports for 61 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties

Spotlight PA · News · 09:00 UTC · Donate

Grimy floors, dirty ice machine, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Aug. 10-16

The state inspected the following food establishments in Berks County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture produces retail food inspection reports for 61 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties u

Capital B Atlanta · News · 21:00 UTC · Akoto Ofori-Atta · Donate

NABJ President Explains Why Stephen A. Smith Got a Thumbs Down Award

The National Association of Black Journalists handed out five Thumbs Down Awards at its annual convention in Atlanta on Saturday — the most in the organization’s history. One recipient created a big stir and overshadowed the others: Stephen A. Smith. The ESPN host and YouTube personality was singled out for his “recurring public pattern of

Spotlight PA · News · 20:34 UTC · Donate

Rusty shelves, no test strips, and other Lancaster County restaurant inspections for Aug. 10-16

The state inspected the following food establishments in Lancaster County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture produces retail food inspection reports for 61 of Pennsylvania's 67 counti

Spotlight PA · News · 20:06 UTC · Donate

No hairnets and other Lehigh County restaurant inspections for Aug. 10-16

The state inspected the following food establishments in Lehigh County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture produces retail food inspection reports for 61 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties

The Connecticut Mirror · News · 11:15 UTC · Amanda Watford | Stateline · Donate

Parents are being held responsible for their kids’ crimes under new laws

Across the US, lawmakers and prosecutors seeking ways to respond to youth crime and public disorder are asking: Where were their parents?

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The Marshall Project · News · 17:00 UTC · Maurice Chammah · Donate

In the Early ’90s, the Lifers Group Tried to Warn Kids About the Perils of Prison

The incarcerated hip-hop group that emerged from the controversial ‘Scared Straight’ program set out to deglamorize the gangster rap of the moment.

The Nevada Independent · News · 09:00 UTC · Mini Racker · Donate

Nevada ranchers fight the Navy to save a generational livelihood — and a piece of the West

The Navy agreed to pay them fully for lost grazing land. But the disagreement over fair compensation could shutter their operations.

Flatwater Free Press · News · 10:00 UTC · Emily Wolf · Donate

Priced out in Lincoln: How the capital city became the state’s hardest place to afford a home

Lancaster County’s stagnant wages and high prices have made its homes the least affordable in the state.

Spotlight PA · News · 09:00 UTC · Asha Prihar · Donate

Survey: Tell us how you define Pa.’s many regions

If you know anything about Pennsylvanians, it’s probably that we hold strong opinions about our home. Earlier this year, PA Local asked our newsletter and social media audience: “When people ask you which part of Pennsylvania you’re from, what do you say?” The question prompted well over 200 responses via Instagram, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, X, and email. They ranged from single-word so

Spotlight PA · News · 15:00 UTC · Asha Prihar · Donate

Great PA News Quiz: Sunday sues tech company, Amtrak plans more service, and Pa. peaches run short

In this week’s quiz: counties’ unsuccessful surcharge proposal, state workers and AI, and the economic impact estimates for a big Pittsburgh event are in. If a blue “Take the News Quiz” button doesn’t appear above for you, click here instead. As always, let us know if you encounter any technical issues. Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen (newsletters@spotlightpa.org) with a heads up. And go

Prism · News · 17:03 UTC · Ahmad Abushawish · Donate

Israel clears evidence of Gaza genocide, rights group says

Israel recently removed more than 11 million U.S. tons of debris likely holding human remains and evidence of war crimes, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor says Israel clears evidence of Gaza genocide, rights group says is a story from Prism, a BIPOC-led nonprofit news outlet that centers the people, places, and issues currently underreported by national media. Please consider making a tax-deductible

LAist · News · 20:30 UTC · Donate

Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle

The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again to have stalled. But Trump insists the pressure can lead to a breakthrough.

Spotlight PA · News · 09:05 UTC · Donate

Exposed tongs, dirty thermometer, and other Centre County restaurant inspections for Aug. 3-9

The state inspected the following food establishments in Centre County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture produces retail food inspection reports for 61 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties

Spotlight PA · News · 09:00 UTC · Donate

Missing soap, broken fryer wiring, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Aug. 3-9

The state inspected the following food establishments in Berks County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture produces retail food inspection reports for 61 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties u

Spotlight PA · News · 08:00 UTC · Stephen Caruso · Donate

Pa. has quietly passed a law undermining a court decision on lucrative mineral rights

HARRISBURG —A law quietly passed this summer aimed to end a complicated, decade-plus legal fight over who owns an estimated $1 billion in Pennsylvania natural gas. It may have only begun a new, even messier chapter. At issue are mineral rights — which give holders the right to extract coal, oil, gas, or ore — underneath as few as 60,000 acres to more than one million, depending on which side you a

LAist · News · 17:11 UTC · Donate

Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll

Iran's parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other "hostile countries" from transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

The 51st · News · 18:33 UTC · Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. · Donate

A closer look at the restaurant closure that rocked Deanwood

Amid a dispute over unpaid rent, the community around Smokehouse at The Strand is reeling.

The 51st · News · 18:06 UTC · Sam Delgado · Donate

D.C. is having a third space renaissance

At least half a dozen new community spaces have opened this year.

Prism · News · 15:11 UTC · Victoria Valenzuela · Donate

Calls grow for Gov. Gavin Newsom to commute death sentences in California

As Newsom’s term comes to an end, exonerees, victims’ families, and international coalitions are calling on the governor to commute the state’s remaining 565 death sentences Calls grow for Gov. Gavin Newsom to commute death sentences in California is a story from Prism, a BIPOC-led nonprofit news outlet that centers the people, places, and issues currently underreported by national media. Please c

Investigate Midwest · News · 14:37 UTC · Juan Vassallo, Investigate Midwest · Donate

US beef exports decrease, while imports increase under Trump

A shrinking U.S. cattle herd, driven in part by persistent drought and the New World screwworm, has forced the industry to rely more heavily on imported beef to keep up with strong demand. It’s a trend that’s been building for the past three years. The latest USDA projections show beef imports continuing to rise and

Hearing Things · News · 16:52 UTC · Dylan Green · Become a member

A Legend's Technicolor Dub Extravaganza

Plus a Detroit veteran's velour instrumental album, a Ghanaian-American pop star's kaleidoscopic mixtape, a digicore wunderkind's groovy new EP, and an indie rock stalwart's rage against the industry's little boxes

Popular Information · News · 10:31 UTC · Noel Sims · Support

The fake historian advising Trump's anti-Smithsonian crusade

Last Friday, President Trump released an executive order directing officials to install signs outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) informing visitors that the museum presents history inaccurately.

Popular Information · News · 10:30 UTC · Rebecca Crosby · Support

PopInfo Weekly: Bankrolls, blackouts, and body cams

Since the start of 2025, 110 House members and 37 senators have sponsored or cosponsored 40 bills to expand the power of U.S.

The Marshall Project · News · 10:00 UTC · Jill Castellano · Donate

New Jersey Adopts Major Reforms Around Hospital Drug Testing of Pregnant Patients

Following Marshall Project reporting, the state now requires hospitals to confirm test results before reporting them to authorities.