The Board of Bucks County Commissioners originally set aside $1M for renovations of the Women’s Correctional Facility in Doylestown; the cost of the project could now be closer to $14.5M, according to reports.
Pennsylvanians can help wildlife by buying tree and shrub seedlings ready for planting this spring through the PA Game Commission's annual seedling sale.
PUC says that conserving electricity will help ensure power supplies can continue to meet historic demand as heating systems work overtime to keep up with bitter cold. Here are 6 ways to do it.
According to the National Weather Service, highs over the next three nights will be in the mid teens and low 20s.
E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.
Pennsylvania’s population is on the rise, according to new Census Bureau data.
PennDOT had reduced speed limits to 45 mph on all interstates and several other routes in the region.
Toll rates will increase January 5 by 12 percent for cash customers and 2 percent for E-ZPass customers.
The plan was to have been one of Corbett’s priorities, but was met with resistance from nearly every angle.
Flu cases have now been confirmed in at least half the regions of the state.
The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters.
U.S. slaughter plants will butcher horses for human consumption for the first time in years.
The National Journal names Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., and Rep. Charlie Dent, R-15th District, to its list of '13 Unlikely Congressional Newsmakers of 2013.'
A quick look at the services that won’t be available Wednesday.
Pennsylvanians purchasing policies through the new health care law must click “buy” by Monday in order to ensure Jan. 1 coverage.
Pension and health-care costs are cited among the reasons the state will be in the red.
The drafted legislation was a result of an intense study of outdated child abuse protection laws by a bipartisan task force.
The bill enhances sentencing for those convicted on child pornography charges.
The bill will provide tax dollars for research into pediatric diseases by eliminating federal funding for political conventions.
The $86 million justice center will house 16 courtrooms and allow the county to consolidate its offices into one building.
The congressman is seeking interns in both the Washington, D.C. and Langhorne offices.
If possible, delay any travel plans until after the storm has passed, the agency says.
The northbound right lane of Route 1 in Middletown Township will be closed weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“Pennsylvania’s numerous transportation options make us a great place to do business and put people to work,” Governor Tom Corbett said.
Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick has introduced legislation that will exempt volunteer firefighters and EMT from new healthcare requirements.
The Delaware Memorial Bridge has also lowered the speed limit on the twin span.
Here's what PennDOT recommends you keep in an emergency kit.
Information of more than 26,000 may have been compromised.
Make sure your pet is legal.
TMA Bucks and several Bucks County chambers of commerce have come out in support of the recently passed transportation bill.
Mandela served 27 years in prison for anti-apartheid activities and served as South Africa’s first black president.
Those sensitive to air pollution should limit time spent outside, the DEP says.
Montgomery County Register of Wills D. Bruce Hanes was forced by a Commonwealth Court Judge to stop issuing same-sex marriage licenses; he now wants the state Supreme Court to weigh in on the constitutionality of the ban.
Online services will continue to be available
'Operation Safe Holiday' Focuses on Seat Belt Use, Impaired Driving.
"The timing of this storm couldn't be worse," a government agency says, warning travelers to expect delays.
Smokers are encouraged to take steps toward quitting, even if only for one day.
The group thanks those who have worked to stop drunken driving.