Crime
PA Supreme Court Rules On Life Sentences For Second Degree Murder Convictions
Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, March 28, 2026
Kent M. Wilhelm / Spotlight PA Spotlight 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 Supreme Court has struck down mandatory life sentences for people convicted of second-degree murder…
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Community
House Votes To Raise PA Minimum Wage
Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, March 27, 2026
by Alex Lloyd Gross This week the Pennsylvania House Of Representatives voted to raise the state minimum wage to $15,00/hr. That bill is expected to be signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro, as soon as senate republicans sign off on it. That means it could take a week or next year, or not until…
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Community
What Roads Are Closed For the No Kings Rally Tomorrow?
Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,
Tomorrow, protests across the country will take place against President Donald Trump-. Some of them will be small gatherings, while others in center city will be large, with guest speakers and lots of attendees. I(f you have to go into Philly tomorrow, be advised of the following road closures. The following streets will be closed…
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Bensalem
Bucks County DA: Bensalem Public Adjuster Scammed Clients For Claims Money
Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,
by Alex Lloyd Gross Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan said that Michael Joseph Breitenbach, 53, owner of Patriot Public Adjusting, LLC, represented several homeowners for claims. When the insurance company settled the claims, Breitenbach allegedly did not pay his clients, but instead kept the money. The alleged misappropriation happened from September 2023 through September…
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