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Recount Petitions Could Impede Pa.’s Efforts to Certify 2024 Election by New Federal Deadline

Recount Petitions Could Impede Pa.’s Efforts to Certify 2024 Election by New Federal Deadline

ElectionsThis article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat’s free newsletters here. After the 2022 elections, a flurry of precinct-level recount petitions prevented Pennsylvania from certifying its election results until Dec. 22 — weeks later than usual. This year presents an even more […]
10 Years of ‘Life-Affirming’ Growth for Centre LGBT+

10 Years of ‘Life-Affirming’ Growth for Centre LGBT+

CommunityTen years ago, a handful of people recognized the need for a local group where LGBT individuals could reach out to each other for support, information and fellowship.  Centre LGBT+, a nonprofit organization, is celebrating a decade of efforts to strengthen bonds within the community and throughout the entire region. “It’s exciting to help the […]
‘Dark money’ Groups Would Be Forced to Disclose How They Spend on Pa.’s Elections Under Advancing Bill

‘Dark money’ Groups Would Be Forced to Disclose How They Spend on Pa.’s Elections Under Advancing Bill

ElectionsSpotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania House is advancing modest campaign finance reforms during an election year that will likely see a torrent of hard-to-trace political spending flood […]
P.J. Harrigan’s to Reopen Under New Name

P.J. Harrigan’s to Reopen Under New Name

BusinessA longtime State College restaurant will soon have a new name and a new look. P.J. Harrigan’s Bar and Grill, which has operated for more than 25 years at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center at 1450 S. Atherton St., will reopen on April 2 as Celebrities. The restaurant closed on March 23, according to […]