Colin Deppen

1 week ago | wfmz.com | Colin Deppen

PA Local Heroes is a monthly feature sponsored by Ballard Spahr. Installments appear first in PA Local, Spotlight PA’s weekly newsletter that takes a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. There was no dedicated children’s theater in Philadelphia before Sarah Gordin and crew.

1 week ago | spotlightpa.org | Colin Deppen

We grant elected officials extraordinary power when we give them our vote, which means we must demand extraordinary accountability once they are in office. That’s why Spotlight PA’s reporting is more important than ever, and why we need you now. As a special bonus, your gift today will be DOUBLED as part of our Spring Member Drive. We’re independent, with no corporate owner or profit motives. We’re nonpartisan, with no political agenda or opinion pieces.

2 weeks ago | spotlightpa.org | Colin Deppen |Asha Prihar

We grant elected officials extraordinary power when we give them our vote, which means we must demand extraordinary accountability once they are in office. That’s why Spotlight PA’s reporting is more important than ever, and why we need you now. As a special bonus, your gift today will be DOUBLED as part of our Spring Member Drive. We’re independent, with no corporate owner or profit motives. We’re nonpartisan, with no political agenda or opinion pieces.

2 weeks ago | ncnewsonline.com | Colin Deppen

The work of a Pennsylvania legislator may be defined by bureaucracy and procedure, but lawmaker lives can be a little more colorful in the off-hours. While the hundreds of legislators in Harrisburg proudly tout their values and communities, they're often less vocal about their personal hobbies and any extracurricular skills they may possess. Sometimes those hidden talents can be surprising. kAm%96 DE2E6 w@FD6 3@2DED 2?

3 weeks ago | statecollege.com | Colin Deppen

In this week’s news quiz: A sweeping overhaul of Pennsylvania’s election laws, a vote on state-store cannabis sales and the county that stopped buying Tesla stock. As always, let us know if you encounter any technical issues. Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen ([email protected]) with a heads up. And good luck!BEFORE YOU GO… If you learned something from this article, pay it forward and contribute to Spotlight PA at spotlightpa.org/donate.