Sarah Rafacz of Spotlight PA State College
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Donate to Spotlight PA State College During Centre Gives to Power Vital Journalism in Centre County
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All gifts to Spotlight PA during Centre Gives, a 36-hour online fundraiser hosted by Centre Foundation on May 8-9, will benefit the State College regional bureau.
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Support Spotlight PA During Centre Gives to Power Public-Service Journalism in Centre County
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All donations to Spotlight PA during Centre Gives, a 36-hour online fundraiser on May 10-11, benefit its State College regional bureau.
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How to Provide Feedback on a Plan to Lower Fighter Jet Training over Pennsylvania Wilds
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The Maryland Air National Guard wants to fly as low as 100 feet above the Pennsylvania Wilds for fighter pilot training. Residents, agencies and others have concerns.
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Police Killed Osaze Osagie Four Years Ago. Here’s What Has and Hasn’t Happened Since
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The killing of a Black man in a mental health crisis by a white cop in State College prompted several reports and promises for change. Four years later, progress has been sluggish in some areas.
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State College Wants Nearby Municipalities to Adopt LGBTQ Protections
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Two Centre County municipalities have protections for LGBTQ people against discrimination in housing and employment. Officials in State College and Ferguson Township hope more municipalities sign on.
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4 Things to Know About State College’s New Police Complaint Process
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The new civilian complaint process, scheduled to go live in January, was prompted by outrage following the March 2019 police killing of Osaze Osagie.
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Government and Elected Officials Deal with Service Funding Questions as Centre Region Grows
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Centre Region municipal managers took “unprecedented” action against a proposal to significantly increase the funding their local governments contribute to the Council of Governments for services.
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Judge Makes Public Search Warrants Involving Penn State Student Crime Victims After University Had Them Sealed
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A judge in Centre County had sealed an entire case at the request of Penn State, a rare move that potentially violates the right to open courts guaranteed by the state and U.S. Constitutions.
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Spotlight PA Launches Historic Local News Effort in North-Central Pennsylvania
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The middle of the Keystone State doesn’t lack much in the way of natural beauty, charming towns, and fascinating people. This region is home to the darkest skies east of the Mississippi; tons of hiking trails and scenic views; and Penn State University, one of the largest and most influential employers in the commonwealth. But…