Republican Gov. Tom Corbett kicked off his re-election bid this week in Pittsburgh.
Debt issues involving both county government and private interests will now have to get voter approval.
Democrat Tom Muller defeated Republcan Scott Ott for Lehigh County executive in Tuesday's election, according to unofficial vote tallies.
Lone GOP candidate can't crack top four in five-person race.
Voters choose five Republican candidates in a 10-person race for Northampton County Council.
Northampton County voters pick Bangor Mayor John Brown as their new executive.
U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent, State Sen. Pat Browne, State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, State Rep. Justin Simmons, State Rep. Dan McNeill and State Rep. Mike Schlossberg will be participating.
Small businesses and homeowners can still apply for solar energy rebates in Pennsylvania.
Republican county executive candidate presses flesh on opponent's home turf in Bethlehem.
A look at who and what will be on your ballot on Tuesday.
Chris "The Hot Dog Guy" Morales is trying to become first Republican on City Council in more than 10 years.
Jerry Simcoe Beverage on Route 248 will get $5,000 bonus for selling winning Cash 5 ticket.
State Rep. Justin Simmons says in a Letter to the Editor at Patch that voters should vote 'yes' on a ballot debt question in Tuesday's election.
Mayor to hold news conference Thursday on creation of a city authority to oversee potential CRIZ.
Pennsylvania Department of Health Issues advisory to doctors concerning outbreak of potentially deadly respiratory infection.
Lehigh County voters will be asked in a ballot question Tuesday if future public-private debt issues must first get voter approval.
Department of Revenue charges 15 percent tax on survivors of same-sex couples, while "legally married" couples pay nothing.
Congressman Matt Cartwright says he wants to answer constituents questions about Affordable Care Act.
Bethlehem's street-by-street leaf collection program starts soon. Here are some guidelines to follow to get your leaves collected.
The League of Women's Voters is sponsoring a candidate's forum Friday. The election is Nov. 5.
League of Women Voters, Northampton Community College to question 10 candidates running for county council.
Todd Dietrich, 32, was this year's Downtown Bethlehem Association "volunteer of the year."
Republican Scott Ott and Democrat Tom Muller, both of Lower Macungie, will square off for Lehigh County's top job in the Nov. 5 election.
A meeting to discuss possible consolidation of animal control services in Northampton County will be held Tuesday.
State lawmakers urged to pass funding to fix Pennsylvania's roads and bridges.
A rally urging Congress to reopen the government and resolve the debt limit crisis will be held Tuesday in Allentown.
Gov. Tom Corbett may not be as vulnerable as Democrats think he is.
A top state lawmaker wants to raise the Pennsylvania speed limit to 70 mph
Read what's open and what's closed in the Bethlehem area for this federal holiday.
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
It’s unclear if same-sex couples married in Pennsylvania will be recognized as married for federal tax purposes.
Howard Kutzler joined Bethlehem Township in 1999 as planning director. He has been manager since 2010.
Ben Franklin is back and he's got a brand new look.
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright says he'll defer his salary until government shutdown is over.
Gov. Tom Corbett stirred controversy with a remark about gay marriage.
Just as a mass movement of stink bugs into homes begins, scientists working on controlling the problem are furloughed.
Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 municipal election
You can present your platform, promote your upcoming appearances and more on Bethlehem Patch. Here’s how.
State officials have commissioned a study on the potential for gas drilling in Bucks and Montgomery counties.