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At airports across the U.S. on Saturday, passengers were still scrambling to figure out how to get to their destinations. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
US air travel should normalize by Sunday

US air travel should normalize by Sunday

At airports across the U.S. on Saturday, passengers were still scrambling to figure out how to get to their destinations

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The Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
Flights halted at airports across US

Flights halted at airports across US

This is the first nationwide ground stop since January 2023 when a key FAA computer system malfunctioned.

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The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.” spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
Flights halted at airports across US

Flights halted at airports across US

This is the first nationwide ground stop since January 2023 when a key FAA computer system malfunctioned.

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Gov. Josh Shapiro said he would like his newly Democratic legislature to take steps toward making the Electoral College obsolete. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
Electoral College changes possible after Dem wins

Electoral College changes possible after Dem wins

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a likely 2028 contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, said “the national popular vote makes sense.”

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Newly elected state senators and representatives who flipped their seats from red to blue say data centers played an important role in their wins. Now they are preparing to act on that mandate. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
What’s next for PA data centers after Dem victories?

What’s next for PA data centers after Dem victories?

Democrats who flipped seats in the state legislature say they’ll prioritize regulating data centers in 2027.

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Attempts by a hotel magnate and Norwegian Cruise Lines to use the ship never floated, and from 1996 until recently, it sat along a dock in Philadelphia spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
SS United States prepped to become largest artificial reef

SS United States prepped to become largest artificial reef

From 1996 until recently, the ship sat along a dock in Philadelphia.

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"Raising the minimum wage is definitely what Gov. Shapiro and the leadership teams have said is going to be their first bill of 2027," said Spotlight PA reporter Jaxon White. Here's what else to expect with Democrats' new control of Harrisburg. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
We answer your questions about PA's new Democrat trifecta

We answer your questions about PA's new Democrat trifecta

What’s next for Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, legalizing recreational cannabis, and education funding under Democrats’ new trifecta?

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How election laws could change now that Democrats are in power in Pennsylvania spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
A Democratic trifecta could change PA election law

A Democratic trifecta could change PA election law

Democrats won the Pennsylvania House, Senate, and governorship. They may pass new election policies and voting changes.

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Both elevators at a Berks County senior housing complex are working after two years of outages, safety violations, fines, and pressure from officials. spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/1…
Broken elevators fixed at Berks senior housing after 2 years

Broken elevators fixed at Berks senior housing after 2 years

Both elevators at a Berks County senior housing complex are working after two years of outages, safety violations, fines, and pressure from officials.

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The ocean liner was longer than the Titanic and was once the fastest on the seas. It sat along a Philly dock for years. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
SS United States prepped to become largest artificial reef

SS United States prepped to become largest artificial reef

From 1996 until recently, the ship sat along a dock in Philadelphia.

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This month’s election brought a massive power shift to Pennsylvania, with Democrats winning a rare trifecta to control the governor’s office and the state Senate and House. Spotlight PA reporters answered questions about what the impact will be in 2027. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
We answer your questions about PA's new Democrat trifecta

We answer your questions about PA's new Democrat trifecta

What’s next for Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, legalizing recreational cannabis, and education funding under Democrats’ new trifecta?

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Great PA News Quiz: Lawmaker censure vote, activists zero in on food fest, and state House divide spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
PA News Quiz: censure vote, activists pan food fest

PA News Quiz: censure vote, activists pan food fest

In this quiz: What the state House will look like, Dem victories lead to renewed calls for interstate agreement, and activists zero in on a Pa. food festival.

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What US region does Pa. belong to? This researcher’s answer may surprise you. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
PA’s influence on US regions extends far, historian says

PA’s influence on US regions extends far, historian says

Historian and author Colin Woodard argues there are 11 distinct regional cultures in the United States. Pennsylvania, he says, belongs to three.

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Decades ago, this Pennsylvania accountant invented bubble gum spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
The little-known Pa. accountant who invented bubble gum

The little-known Pa. accountant who invented bubble gum

Walter Diemer was an accountant for Fleer Corporation in Philadelphia when he invented the elastic, usually bright-pink stuff known as bubble gum.

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FirstEnergy won approval for new limits on Pennsylvania electric suppliers, but regulators rejected its proposed contract protections. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
Pennsylvania regulators approve new electric supplier rules

Pennsylvania regulators approve new electric supplier rules

FirstEnergy won approval for new limits on Pennsylvania electric suppliers, but regulators rejected its proposed contract protections.

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Customers who shop for energy suppliers pay more. Regulators disagree on what the numbers mean. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
Pennsylvania regulators approve new electric supplier rules

Pennsylvania regulators approve new electric supplier rules

FirstEnergy won approval for new limits on Pennsylvania electric suppliers, but regulators rejected its proposed contract protections.

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Contaminated sugar, unapproved foods, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Nov. 2-8 spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/1…
Berks County food safety inspections for the week of Nov. 2-8

Berks County food safety inspections for the week of Nov. 2-8

Pennsylvania inspected 54 retail food establishments in Berks County between Nov. 2 and Nov. 8. Thirty-three had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Centre County restaurant inspections for Nov. 2-8 spotlightpa.org/statecollege…
Centre County food safety inspections for the week of Nov. 2-8

Centre County food safety inspections for the week of Nov. 2-8

Pennsylvania inspected 11 retail food establishments in Centre County between Nov. 2 and Nov. 8. One had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Dusty shelves, pest activity, and other Lehigh County restaurant inspections for Nov. 2-8 spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…

Lehigh County food safety inspections for the week of Nov. 2-8

Pennsylvania inspected 11 retail food establishments in Lehigh County between Nov. 2 and Nov. 8. Five had violations. See what inspectors found.

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Years after discipline related to his own cannabis use, a physician won his case to rejoin the medical marijuana program. But a ‘mis-toggling of a button delayed’ his return, a health official says. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/11…
PA medical marijuana doctor reinstated after 8-month delay

PA medical marijuana doctor reinstated after 8-month delay

Who can approve medical marijuana cards in Pennsylvania? One case could offer clarity for doctors who have received discipline on their medical license.

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