Danny McNeill Picked to Replace Brennan in 133rd House Race

Democrats picked Whitehall Township's Danny McNeill to replace state Rep. Joe Brennan in the 133rd House race this fall.

School Lunches Changing Thanks to Federal Law

New requirements mean more vegetables, fruit, whole grains and beans, and less fat and sodium in your child's school lunch.

Corbett Admin Warns of Cost Hikes and Fewer Federal Dollars

The Corbett administration warns that government programs cannot count on the state to replace declining federal dollars.

Local Dems to Pick Brennan Replacement Tonight

Democratic Committee members from 133rd State House District will meet at 7 p.m. in Whitehall to pick a replacement candidate for November election.

Police: City Firefighter, Dem Party Chairman DUI

James Schlener, former president of city firefighters union, is suspended from his job as a result of drunken driving arrest Thursday night.

Court: Democrats Can Replace Brennan on Ballot

Party leaders have until 4 p.m. Wednesday to pick a substitute in the 133rd House District race. Legislator's PFA hearing postponed.

GOP Wants Libertarian Presidential Candidate Off Pa. Ballot

Republican voters acting on behalf of the state GOP have officially challenged signatures submitted by Gary Johnson, the former governor of New Mexico, who is seeking an equal place on the November ballot in Pennsylvania beside major party candidates Bara

Key Info Kept from Public By Open Records Exemptions

Exemptions in Pennsylvania's Open Records Law allow the General Assembly to block requests for records

Corbett Less Popular After Second Budget

Gov. Tom Corbett signed Pennsylvania’s second consecutive on-time, no-tax-increase budget on June 30, but his approval rating with voters continues to slip in August.

Lawmakers Tread Water on Property Tax Reform

A state House committee is expected to file a report on property tax relief measures by Nov. 30, examining municipal and school property tax rates and their cost drivers.

PA Dems Might Pick Brennan's Ballot Replacement

State Democratic Party's executive board plans to meet to select a ballot replacement for embattled legislator, but it must get Commonwealth Court clearance first.

State Rep. Joe Brennan Won't Seek Re-Election

Three-term Democratic legislator announces today that he will petition Commonwealth Court to have his name removed from November ballot; will remain in office through Nov. 30.

Paul Ryan Campaigning in Pa. on August 21

Congressman Paul Ryan will make his first Pennsylvania campaign stops in Carnegie and West Chester on August 21

UGI Gas Line Work Could Slow Downtown Traffic

Flaggers will close a traffic lane on Main Street between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. today.

New Apartment, Townhouse Development Approved

City Planners approve 168 apartments and eight townhouses at East Boulevard and Chester Road in the Northeast section of the city.

City Planners Reject Atiyeh Apartment Complex

Commission notes multiple deficiencies with proposal; residents express frustration with controversial developer; Atiyeh and his representatives are a no show.

Federal Jury Decides BASD Must Pay $10,000

Lawsuit came out of years of disagreement between school district and mother of autistic, yet mathematically gifted, boy on how to best educate him.

Stop Tuition Waivers for Pa. Profs' Families?

A Republican lawmaker wants to end the free ride for families of state university professors and employees in Pennsylvania

Pa. Leads Nation in Federal Lobbying Despite Cutbacks

Pennsylvania has decreased its taxpayer-funded lobbying under the Corbett administration, but it still tops the nation in spending.

Pa. Family Farms Freed from Death Taxes

Family farms in Pennsylvania are now exempt from the state’s “death tax,” or a tax on transfer of assets from a deceased owner to a child or relative

August Poll Shows Obama 44 to Romney 38 in Pa.

Franklin & Marshall's August poll shows Obama leading Romney by five point with 15 percent of Pennsylvania voters undecided

Voter ID Court Ruling Upsets Some, Delights GOP

Democrats and advocates for poor, elderly and minorities fear disenfranchisement, prepare for educational effort aimed at helping constituents get photo ID cards.

State Rep. Joe Brennan Arrested

Legislator is accused of punching and choking his wife at their Fountain Hill home this afternoon. He is also suspected of drunken driving.

Did Mom Abuse Her Rights in School District Fight?

Diana Zhou battled for years with Bethlehem Area School District over her sons’ education. Did it really benefit her sons and at what cost?

Great-Grandmother Will Fight Pa. Voter ID Law

Joyce Block, 90, was part of the lawsuit against Pennsylvania’s Voter ID law and said she isn’t giving up, even after a state court upheld the law.

Poll: Bethlehem Reacts to Pa Voter ID Ruling

Take our poll and add your comments on a court ruling upholding Pennsylvania's controversial new Voter ID law

Freedom Graduate to Decide Pa. Voter ID Case

Commonwealth Court Judge Robert E. Simpson, who will decide voter ID case, is known as a "fair minded jurist."

Ryan a Strong VP Choice Say Pa. Republicans

Red Keystone Snap Poll shows strong support for Ryan among Pennsylvania Republicans.

Michelle Obama Urges 2,400 in Bethlehem to Get 'One More'

First lady Michelle Obama delivers fiery speech before 2,400 supporters at Moravian College.

Mayor Callahan Warms Up Waiting Obama Crowd

With more than an hour to go before Michelle Obama arrives, mayor exhorts crowd to work to get president re-elected.

Rise in Hate Groups Includes Lehigh Valley Extremists

Extremist groups are on the rise as the presidential election heats up.

Pa. Lawmakers Look at Medicaid Expansion

Debate on whether to expand Medicaid in Pa. is partisan so far

Pa. State Incentives Fuel Solar Market Collapse

Pennsylvania's once-burgeoning solar power industry is now in decline

Bill Hansell Named Lehigh County Executive

Lehigh County Commissioners appoint Bill Hansell to fill former Bethlehem Mayor Don Cunningham's unexpired term.

More Spraying for West Nile Virus Planned Tonight

West Nile Virus treatments will be done Bethlehem and Bethlehem Township starting at 10 p.m.

Experiment: How Long Does it Take to Get Voter ID?

Columnist headed to the only Driver's License Center in Lehigh County that issues IDs for voters.

Supporters Line Up in SouthSide for Obama Tickets

A line of Obama supporters waited on a block-long line today to get tickets to Thursday night's campaign event at Moravian College.

City Council Meets Tonight at Odd Time

Council meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall instead of usual 7 p.m. starting time.

Obama Tax Cut Helped Bethlehem Mom

The "typical Pennsylvanian" has saved $3,500 a year in federal taxes under president's tax policies, according to campaign.

Thanks Delivered for Long Ago Kindness

Frank Dickman sought out Patch editor to thank her for decades-old kindness.