Don't Forget: SEPTA Passes For Pope's Visit Go On Sale Monday

All riders must purchase the special passes. Quantities will be limited, SEPTA said.

Montgomery County Official Owes $55,000 In Back Taxes: Report

How did that happen?

Montgomery County Official Owes $55,000 In Back Taxes: Report

How did that happen?

Local Pa. Lawmakers Earn Distinctions For Support Of Environment, Parks

Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties have some of the strongest supporters of the environment on both sides of the aisle in Congress.

Montgomery County's Ferman Named President Of Pa. DA Association

Ferman, who is Montgomery County's first female District Attorney, is currently running for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.

Pa. Lawmakers Respond To Obama's Iran Agreement

The long-anticipated deal announced on Tuesday will prevent Iran from becoming armed with nuclear weapons, the White House said.

New Website Gives Perkiomen Valley Residents 'Unprecedented' Access

The county just launched an innovative web program that allows residents and officials comprehensive access to financial information.

Pa. Among America's 'Least Healthy' Democracies

A new study ranks Pennsylvania 43rd out of 51.

PA Lawmakers Work In D.C. Against Sexual Predators In Schools

Amendments to the Student Success Act will help prevent sexual predators from being hired by school districts.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls To Rise 6 Percent In 2016

The new toll hikes will go into effect on Jan. 3.

Citing Graterford, Montco Lawmaker Proposes To Give Inmate Wages To Victims

House Bill 1089 was passed in the House and now awaits action in the Senate.

Wolf Vetoes Liquor Privatization

Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed the liquor privatization bill on Thursday, rejecting what Republicans hoped was the end of state liquor stores.

Today's Gay Marriage Ruling: What It Means For Pa.

“The Arc of history is long, but it bends towards justice," a local lawmaker quoted Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dalai Lama To Visit Philadelphia In October

On the heels of Pope Francis' visit to the city in September, another leader of a major world religion will be visiting.

Local Lawmakers Respond To Charleston Massacre

"What what what is wrong with people?"

Supreme Court Sides With Pa. Man Over Facebook Threats

The case was among the first in the nation’s history to address the legal implications of free speech in social media.

Pennsylvania's Santorum to Run for President

Rick Santorum, who represented Pennsylvania in the senate from 1995 to 2007, is expected to announce a presidential bid Wednesday.

Petition Circulates Asking PA State Senator To Resign From Office For Blocking Marijuana Bill

Some constituents want Rep. Matt Baker to step down after preventing a vote on a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Pennsylvania.

Electricity Supplier Agrees to Deceptive Practices Settlement

HIKo Energy has also agreed not to accept any new Pennsylvania customers until after June 30, 2016.

AG Warns of Possible Earthquake Donation Scams

Residents wishing to help the thousands of people recovering from the earthquake in Nepal should take extra care with their donations.

SEPTA Hearings on $1.36 Billion Budget This Week

The transit authority's operating expenses will rise 2.84 percent for the next fiscal year, but no fare hikes are proposed.

Primary Voting Registration Deadline Approaches in Montgomery County

Citizens have until Monday to register to vote.

Lawmaker Proposes Extending Alcohol Sales to 4 a.m.

Philadelphia Representative Jordan Harris plans to introduce a bill that will extend sale of alcohol to 4 a.m.

Tobacco Settlement Nets Pa. $126 Million

The Commonwealth Court restored the state's full payments from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement sign in 1998.

2015 Tax Deadline: Does Your Post Office Have Extended Hours?

Electronic filing options limit lines at local branches.

PennDOT Announces Work Zone Awareness Week

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation wants travelers to 'Expect the Unexpected' while sharing the road with highway workers.

No Fare Increase in SEPTA 2016 Proposed Budget

The transit authority's operating expenses will rise 2.84 percent to $1.36 billion for the next fiscal year.

'Conversations With Your Commissioners' Event is Saturday

Discuss issues with the Montgomery County Commissioners during an event Saturday.

2015 State of the County Address

The following is the full text of Commissioner Josh Shapiro’s Feb. 5 State of the County address, as provided by Montgomery County:

Arkoosh Tapped to Be Montco Commissioner

She will fill the seat left vacant by Leslie Richards, who resigned to become the state's transportation secretary.

Montco Commissioner Will Lead PennDOT

Leslie Richards has been tapped by Gov.-elect Tom Wolf to be secretary of the Department of Transportation.

Montco Commissioner to Seek DA's Office -- Again

Bruce Castor left the District Attorney’s Office in 2008.

Montco DA to Run for Common Pleas Judge

Risa Vetri Ferman was the county’s first female district attorney.

Pa. House Committee Chairs for the 2015-16 Session Announced

The appointments are unofficial until they are formally announced on the House floor.

Santorum Running for President (Again) in 2016

The former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania says things will be different this time.

Wolf Will Pay for Security Team's Needs Himself

Gov.-elect Tom Wolf plans to live at his own home, rather than in the Governor’s Mansion.

Pennsylvania AG Won't Defend Controversial Gun Law

This is the second time that Kathleen Kane has declined to represent the commonwealth in a legal challenge.

Tom Wolf Says He Won't Take Governor's Salary

Wolf also donated his salary when he served as Pennsylvania revenue secretary in 2007 and 2008.

Exit Polls Show Solid Wolf Support in Philadelphia Region

Tom Wolf received 55 percent of the vote for Pennsylvania governor, defeating incumbent Republican Tom Corbett.

Election Day is Tuesday; Find Your Polling Place Here

Unlike Pennsylvania's closed primaries, any registered voter may vote in the general election.