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- 1PFAS on farm fields contaminating drinking water▼PFAs on farm fields are contaminating drinking water
Sewage sludge and other materials spread on farm fields as fertilizer are carrying PFAS, so-called forever chemicals, into drinking water supplies, Spotlight PA reports. The contamination raises concerns about long-term health risks for rural communities and could push regulators to restrict land application of sludge and tighten water testing requirements.
- 2Election 2026: Mackenzie and Brooks clash on the economy▼Election 2026: Where Mackenzie, Brooks stand on the economy
Spotlight PA has published a comparison of where Pennsylvania candidates Mackenzie and Brooks stand on economic issues ahead of the 2026 election. The rundown outlines each contender's positions as voters begin weighing their choices. With the race drawing early attention, the economy is emerging as a key point of distinction between the two candidates.
- 3Bethany Christian Services of Central PA seeks foster parents for Adoption Month▼Helping hands: Bethany Christian Services of Central PA seeks foster parents for National Adoption Month
Bethany Christian Services of Central Pennsylvania is appealing for foster parents to mark National Adoption Month. The organisation hopes the annual awareness campaign will encourage families in the region to consider fostering or adopting children in need of safe, supportive homes. The call highlights an ongoing need for more foster families across central Pennsylvania.
- 4Fracking study finds low radium but flags salt pollution risk▼Fracking study finds low radium, raises salt concerns
A new study of fracking operations, reported by Spotlight PA, found low levels of radium in wastewater but raised concerns about high salt content. Researchers suggest the salty brine brought up by drilling could pose risks to groundwater and streams if spilled or improperly handled, shifting attention from radiation to salinity as the main environmental worry.