How to Halt Pennsylvania's Pension Crisis?

GOP Senators have a plan to change the way Pennsylvania pays for pensions of future workers

Tea Party Candidate, Docs Blast 'Obamacare'

At Bethlehem forum, a congressional candidate, two local doctors and a nurse say ‘Obamacare’ will destroy the health care system.

HARB Approves of Main Street Improvement Project

Private investors and city officials hope project to rebuild streets and sidewalks at Main and W. Market streets can get under way next week.

Hike Pa. Income Tax to Cut Property Tax?

Lawmakers are considering a major shift in tax burden for Pennsylvanians

June Pa. Poll Shows Obama, 48 to Romney, 36

Obama leads Romney in the latest Pennsylvania poll.

Tell Us: Your Take On Corbett's $1.65B Shell Oil Tax Break?

Do you support Gov. Tom Corbett's proposal to give Shell Oil a $1.65 billion tax break?

Ethics Law Forces Controller to Sell Sands Stock

City Controller Robert Pfenning tells City Council he will sell 100 shares in the casino company to correct violation of state ethics law.

A Call for 'Transparency' in Replacing Cunningham

"Political endorsements will not carry the day," says Lehigh County Commissioner Chair Brad Osborne as he prepares to lead process to pick executive to replace Don Cunningham.

Tea Party Candidate to Discuss ObamaCare

A nurse who is running for Congress will be in the Lehigh Valley to talk about ObamaCare on Wednesday.

City Police Officer Found Dead in N.J. Woods

Frank A. Rossnagle, 51, Bethlehem's property/evidence officer and historian committed suicide, according to a N.J. police department. His body was found Sunday.

Tell Us: Should Mitt Romney Pass on Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania's swing state status may be in doubt as Mitt Romney seems less interested in campaigning here

Rt 378 Lanes Will Close for Bulb Replacement

City electrical workers will replace lights along Route 378 north from Hill-to-Hill Bridge to Route 22. Expect temporary lane closures.

Downtown Street Improvements Delayed

If street and sidewalk replacement at Main and W. Market does not start by June 18, it will wait until after Musikfest.

Tell Us: Are We a Nation of Wusses?

Former Pa. Governor Ed Rendell says we've become a "Nation of Wusses"

Will Pa. Bath Salts Ban Prevent Zombie Attacks?

Pennsylvania has banned bath salts - a possible culprit in the gruesome 'Causeway Cannibal' attack in Miami

Pa. Gaming Revenue Highest In USA

Pa. tax relief from slots revenue varies by school district.

Pa. Party Politics at Play in Attack Ads

Gov. Tom Corbett is under attack in a new round of TV ads

Zoners Shoot Down Electronic Billboard for Rt. 378

Developer Abraham Atiyeh wanted to put up a 625-square-foot electronic billboard along city highway, but Zoning Hearing Board denies size and height variances.

Cunningham to Lead LVEDC, Details Vision

Lehigh County Executive and former Bethlehem Mayor Don Cunningham will take the reins of economic development corporation on July 9.

Corbett’s Tax Pledge Costs the Rest of Us

Governor promised not to raise taxes but that means everyone else has to.

City Water System Getting Flushed

Check the schedule to see if your neighborhood is scheduled for hydrant flushing; you may briefly experience discolored water.

Daycare Denied; SouthSide Subdivision Allowed

Zoning Hearing Board approves variance for hillside subdivision in South Bethlehem; but denies special exception for daycare center in Northeast Bethlehem.

Bed & Breakfast Conversion to Offices Denied

In split vote, Bethlehem Zoning Hearing Board denies application to turn The Bethlehem Inn into an office for a banking consultant in Historic District.

Atiyeh, City Might Agree on Treatment Center Site

Controversial developer Abraham Atiyeh and city administrators may be on the verge of an agreement to bring drug and alcohol treatment center to non-residential location.

Casino Fined $48,000 for Letting Minors Gamble

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board issues penalties to Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem for four instances when someone under 21 was allowed to place bets.

Downtown Street Improvements Could Start in June

First phase of streetscape facelift for Historic Downtown Bethlehem could begin as soon as June 4.

Township Rejects Allentown Arena Settlement Offer

Commissioners say they won't drop lawsuit unless NIZ law is amended, earned income taxes come off the table and the special taxing zone is made smaller.

Allentown Arena on Township Commissioners Agenda

Bethlehem Township Commissioners are expected to discuss city's settlement offer, which would allow construction to continue.

Rep. Hahn Joins House Agriculture Committee

State Rep. Marcia Hahn leaves House Gaming Oversight Committee to take spot on Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

Dentist With Revoked License Closes Practice

Dr. George Gordon had practiced dentistry for nine years even though his license had been suspended by state dentistry board.

Hello College Debt, Goodbye Risk

A New York Times story on graduates weighed down with college debt makes the case for last week’s column.

Pa. Townships Fight Unfunded Mandates

Township supervisors across Pennsylvania are fighting unfunded mandates from Harrisburg and Washington.

School Board Approves 4.84 Percent Tax Hike

In a split decision, Bethlehem Area School Board approves a preliminary final budget that will increase school real estate tax by 4.84 percent.

BASD Stadium Repairs Expected to Exceed $600,000

A majority of the school board appears ready to approve bids to repair decaying support columns and retaining walls for 73-year-old stadium.

Bethlehem's Blighted Properties

Bethlehem Planning Commission certified five properties as blighted. Owners must correct code violations or risk losing them by eminent domain.

Tell Us: Do You Support Gay Marriage?

Patch asks Lehigh Valley readers whether they support gay marriage

Recycle Electronics, Car Batteries and Tires Today

Bethlehem Recycling Bureau will accept unwanted electronics, refrigerators, air conditioners, tires and car batteries at Memorial Pool today.

Obama Campaign Office Opens in South Bethlehem

SouthSide storefront packed with volunteers and supporters who hope to re-elect the president.

Is There a War Against Youth?

Journalist Stephen Marche claims there is a war against youth and that the massive college student debt problem is part of it.

Obama Campaign to Open SouthSide Office

President's re-election campaign announces that the office at 13 E. Third St. will open Thursday.