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March 16, 2022 | 5:00 AM

5 Pennsylvania newsrooms fighting alleged First Amendment violations in York County

5 Pennsylvania newsrooms filed a federal civil rights lawsuit that seeks to end the York County Clerk of Courts practice of reviewing and redacting records before they are released to the public.

By Jamie Martines/Spotlight PA

June 8, 2021 | 3:53 PM

Judge advances lawsuit against Berks County over plans for immigrant detention center

Civic groups and community members say the county should have shared more information and allowed public comment on plans for the Berks Family Residential Center.

By Anthony Orozco

March 14, 2021 | 10:15 AM

Governments delay access to public records during pandemic

A year after the first coronavirus shutdowns, public records have become harder to get in many U.S. states and cities.

By David Lieb/The Associated Press

May 7, 2020 | 4:23 PM

From conference calls to Zoom, local governments employ range of approaches to public meetings during pandemic

Digital divide remains a major challenge in some parts of Pennsylvania

By Benjamin Pontz/PA Post

April 14, 2020 | 7:39 PM

Bill allowing for remote public meetings, e-notarization headed to governor’s desk

By Benjamin Pontz/PA Post

April 8, 2020 | 6:12 AM

Council extends coronavirus emergency declaration in meeting some say is too distanced from citizens

By Ariel Worthy/WESA

Updated: 2020-04-07 16:36:00

Legislature moves forward with bill permitting remote meetings during emergencies

Local governments across the state urged steps to clarify rules during emergency situations like the coronavirus outbreak

By Benjamin Pontz/PA Post

April 1, 2020 | 11:50 AM

Boroughs, cities still want clarity from legislature on their obligations to hold in-person meetings

By Benjamin Pontz/PA Post

March 26, 2020 | 6:36 PM

Local governments still seeking guidance on open meetings rules amid coronavirus outbreak

"This is uncharted territory because this emergency order...involves social distancing directives, and, in a growing number of counties, it involves stay-at-home orders."

By Benjamin Pontz/PA Post

Updated: 2020-03-25 15:25:00

Legislature moves to adapt open meetings rules to coronavirus situation

By Benjamin Pontz/PA Post

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