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- Luen Ng, 75, died from a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia, with few knowing her story before a Spotlight PA investigation revealed failures in monitoring her case related to self-neglect and dementia.
- In 2023, over 1,500 older adults in Pennsylvania died amid open cases of suspected abuse or neglect, highlighting systemic issues within protective services.
- Spotlight PA's reporting has resulted in $20 million in savings for taxpayers, 36 policy changes, and 14 new pieces of legislation over the past five years.
- Spotlight PA aims to combat the decline of local journalism and emphasizes the importance of accountability in safeguarding Pennsylvania's communities and governance.
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Turn frustration into action by supporting local journalism that gets results
When Luen Ng died at 75 after being hit by a hit-and-run driver in Northeast Philadelphia, few people outside her family knew her story. But a Spotlight PA investigation revealed something that should concern every Pennsylvanian: For months before her death, the agency tasked with protecting vulnerable older adults failed to act with urgency despite clear warning signs of self-neglect and dementia. Her case was one of more than 1,500 in 2023 alo…
Turn frustration into action by supporting local journalism that gets results - Philadelphia Gay News
When Luen Ng died at 75 after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Northeast Philadelphia, few people outside her family knew her story. But a Spotlight PA investigation revealed something that should concern every Pennsylvanian: for months before her death, the agency tasked with protecting vulnerable older adults failed to act with urgency despite clear warning signs of self-neglect and dementia. Her case was one of more than 1,500 in 2023 …
Turn Frustration into Action by Supporting Local Journalism that Gets Results
When Luen Ng died at 75 after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Northeast Philadelphia, few people outside her family knew her story. But a Spotlight PA investigation revealed something that should concern every Pennsylvanian: for months before her death, the agency tasked with protecting vulnerable older adults failed to act with urgency despite clear warning signs of self-neglect and dementia. Her case was one of more than 1,500 in 2023 …
Turn frustration into action by supporting local journalism that gets results - Gettysburg Connection
Spotlight PA’s independent, nonpartisan journalism rises above politics and partisanship to deliver the facts and get results. by Christopher Baxter of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA staffers at the Pennsylvania Capitol in 2023. Dani Fresh / For Spotlight PA When Luen Ng died at 75 after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Northeast Philadelphia, few people outside her family knew her story. But a Spotlight PA investigation revealed something tha…
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