Cranberry Voter Guide

Your guide to the polls on Tuesday.

No Paid Sick Leave in Middletown, But NJ Moves Forward

An AARP survey showed that 80 percent of New Jersey residents support employer provided paid sick leave. It may soon be mandated statewide.

Bethlehem Township Introduces Live Chat Site

Residents and visitors can now chat with Bethlehem municipal officials via the township's website.

PA's Roads Ranked 41st in the Nation: Improvement Will Be A Bumpy Ride

The Reason Foundation, a libertarian think tank, ranked PA's roads 41st out of 50 states, due to narrow roadways and deficient bridges.

Audit Finds Former Cranberry Superintendent's Use of Funds "Questionable"

Maria Pappas, who served from spring 2010 till fall 2013, may have used taxpayer funds inappropriately and taken undue vacation days.

Poll Finds Wolf Has Commanding Lead Over Corbett

With eight weeks to Election Day, Tom Wolf is leading Gov. Tom Corbett, 59 to 35 percent, a Quinnipiac University poll found.

POLL: Does Western Pennsylvania Get Enough Respect?

Let us know in our poll.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Should Touching Pregnant Bellies Be Illegal? It May Be in Pennsylvania

Pregnant women often get their bellies rubbed-- sometimes by complete strangers. Should that count as harassment?

Pa. House Bill Protects Identity of 9-1-1 Callers

The House has passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Joe Hackett (R-Delaware) to protect the privacy of people who call 9-1-1.

5 Reasons Why Democrats Won't Unseat Tom Corbett

Gov. Tom Corbett may not be as vulnerable as Democrats think he is.

Raise Pa. Speed Limit to 70 mph?

A top state lawmaker wants to raise the Pennsylvania speed limit to 70 mph

Pa. House Spends $15M for New Tourism Agency

Lawmakers want to promote Pennsylvania's 'brand" and tourism through a new state commission.

Pa. Pill Tracker Could Breach Patient Privacy

Doctors say a proposed prescription tracker plan would violate patient confidentiality in Pennsylvania.

Will PA Same-Sex Couples be Able to File Joint Tax Returns?

It’s unclear if same-sex couples married in Pennsylvania will be recognized as married for federal tax purposes.

Cranberry Takes First Steps Toward Municipal Center Renovations

Officials will consider improvements to the library and parks and recreation department as well as adding a new roof and HVAC system to the building.

5 Tips for Avoiding Obamacare Scams from Pa. Attorney General

Be careful before you give out personal information as open enrollment takes place under the Affordable Care Act.

Voter Registration Deadline Approaches

If you want to vote in the November election, you must be registered at least 30 days prior to the election.

Liquor, Lodging Lobbies Oppose Pa. Drink Tax

A proposed tax on alcoholic beverages in Pennsylvania is facing opposition

Eliminate Property Taxes in Pa.?

There's growing support for a plan to replace the property tax with higher income and sales taxes in Pennsylvania.

Get Duplicate License, ID Card Online From PennDOT

You can now order a Pa. driver's license online if yours is lost lost or stolen.

Participation Welcome In First-Ever Online Meeting for Pa. Transportation

The Sept. 26 meeting is open to the public. Registration is required.

Battle Brewing: Gas Drillers Vs. Endangered Species

Environmentalists see Pennsylvania's growing gas drilling industry as a threat to endangered species.

Can Pa. Towns Drink Their Way Out of Debt?

A proposed tax on alcoholic drinks would help financially distressed municipalities in Pa.

Pittsburgh to Allow Online Appeals of Parking Tickets

A new website to accept the appeals will be unveiled Oct. 1

Powerball Jackpot Hits $400M

Find out where to buy a ticket locally.

Constitution Day Quiz: Which Founder Are You?

Celebrate Constitution Day by taking a quiz to see which founding father you are like.

Should U.S. Minimum Wage Be Raised?

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey wants Congress to pass the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013.

Courts Get Greater Role in Open Records Cases

A state Supreme Court ruling puts more pressure on lawmakers to change Pennsylvania's Open Records law.

Why Does CDC Oppose Pa. Liquor Store Privatization?

The CDC doesn't support privatizing Pennsylvania's liquor stores, but it also has no say in the matter.

Young Republicans Want Diverse Candidates

Political parties may need to find more women and minority candidates to run for office to win over young voters.

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Expands Hours at 102 State Stores

More than a dozen stores in western Pennsylvania will either open earlier or close later.

Pa.'s Bad Bridges Cause New Costly Detours

State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, R-Cranberry, says PennDOT should try to repurpose existing spending before building support for tax increases.

PennDOT Puts Weight Limits On 1,000 Bridges

Find out if your town is on the list of bridges the state is putting new restrictions on.

Are Drones Watching You in Pa.?

Several Pennsylvania government agencies are using controversial remote flying machines called drones.

Report: Judge Suspends Decision Over State Voter ID Law

Voters will not have to present photo identification at the polls in November.

How Do Cranberry’s Sewer Rates Compare to Neighboring Communities?

The township recently increase rates in order to help finance an expansion to the sewage treatment plant.