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This is Sue’s story. But it could be the story of any of the roughly half a dozen families I spoke to for this investigation.

And it’s the story of what failure over three decades means for real people, a mother and son.
The tragic consequences of PA's failed mental health system
One family's story reveals the human cost of hospital closures, funding cuts, and the resulting failures in Pennsylvania's mental health care system.
www.spotlightpa.org
July 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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📢 AJP is investing $1.8M in @spotlightpa.org to help build the infrastructure needed to launch local bureaus, starting in Berks County, and support long-term sustainability as it expands across Pennsylvania. Learn more:
American Journalism Project invests $1.8M in Spotlight PA to expand community-based news across Pennsylvania - American Journalism Project
Funding will support Spotlight PA’s expansion into communities and strengthen its scalable model for sustainable local news growth.
www.theajp.org
July 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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This builds on our initial 2021 investment, after which @spotlightpa.org more than doubled its revenue and newsroom staff, laying the foundation for a growing statewide model of local accountability journalism.
July 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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This investigation was done by @annrejrat.bsky.social and we're proud to publish it.

Ann started this project when she was at LNP. Unfortunately, she got laid off last year. She brought it to us, asking if we'd consider working with her to get it out.

She did an amazing job on a difficult story.
June 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Breaking News: Pennsylvania authorities have arrested a 38-year-old man who they said had set fire to the official residence of Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Family Evacuated After Arson at Pennsylvania Residence
Officials said the man jumped a fence early Sunday, evaded state troopers and set fire to the residence in Harrisburg.
www.nytimes.com
April 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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The Associated Press wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists, citing the 1st Amendment.
AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists
A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.
bit.ly
April 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Hi folk. Maybe you realized I've been slow on stories this year. That's because for the past 3 months, I poured over the last 2 years of campaign contributions to the governor & legislative leaders. @spotlightpa.bsky.social has the first of those findings today.
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/03...
These powerful interests donated $18M to PA’s top lawmakers
Lobbyists say political donations can lead to access, but PA’s weak transparency laws make it nearly impossible to trace influence.
www.spotlightpa.org
March 24, 2025 at 10:52 AM