U.S. Sen. Bob Casey wants to make sure Pennsylvanians living within 50 miles of a nuclear plant know what to do if there's an emergency.
Gov. Tom Corbett wants the state Senate to pass a liquor privatization bill before the end of June.
U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey says he'll focus on economic issues now that his battle to expand background checks for gun buyers has failed.
Ran a red light? $100, please: PA proposal would add traffic fines for road repairs.
Group of GOP lawmakers call for abolishing PA Turnpike citing scandal, redundancy.
If you want to vote in the 2013 primary election, Monday is the last day to register.
The Senate rejected Pat Toomey's attempt to expand background checks via a controversial gun control amendment voted on Wednesday afternoon.
Lehigh Valley's U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is in the national spotlight as debate over gun control continues.
The Salisbury Township Board of Commissioners says residents of Irlyn and Foothill roads, which are private roads, must deal with any water runoff problems on their own.
Salisbury Township commissioners may ask voters on referendum whether the library tax should be repealed. A commissioner asks, how many families really use the library?
Citing Congressional measure, Board of Governors reluctantly decides to continue six-day-a-week delivery, not drop to five-days-a-week.
Former U.S. Drug Czar Barry McCaffrey will be among the VIPs participating at the grand opening of the new residential drug treatment center in Salisbury Township.
Sen. Pat Toomey, of Zionsville, Lehigh County, was a lead GOP negotiator in gun control legislation talks.
The Lehigh Valley Tea Party will host candidates running for Lehigh County executive and commissioner on Friday.
The Lehigh Valley Tea Party will host state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, who will talk about his bill to outlaw federal gun control in Pennsylvania on Friday in Palmer Township.
The Salisbury Township Board of Commissioners will await a report from the township engineer concerning storm water runoff from Church Road. Residents living on Irlyn and Foothill roads say they are being affected.
Pfc. Kelli Bordeaux disappeared nearly one year ago and officials are still searching for solid leads on the case.
State Sen. Bob Mensch is sponsoring two bills in a package designed to overhaul Pennsylvania's child protection laws.
PPL Electric Utilities reminds area residents that it does not engage in telemarketing or door-to-door sales for the purpose of encouraging residential customers to switch energy suppliers.
The monthly Lehigh County Sheriff Sale will be held Friday in Allentown.
The Hamilton Park Athletic Association is installing batting cages at Lindberg Park that are expected to be ready for use by early April.
The hedgehog has become a popular pet choice, but Pennsylvania is in the minority of states where the hedgehog is illegal to keep.
Eight people including a former Pennsylvania state senator were charged on Wednesday with alleged crimes related to the awarding of contracts in exchange for political contributions and gifts.
Fourteen candidates are running for Lehigh County commissioner seats in the May 21 primary, according to an unofficial voter registration list.
Lehigh Valley Senator Pat Toomey helped fellow Republican Rand Paul during the Kentucky senator's recent 13-hour filibuster protesting U.S. drone policy.
Pennsylvania Democrats run the risk of putting up a 'nobody' candidate who lacks statewide name recognition against Gov. Tom Corbett in 2014.
Film producers can get tax credits if they spend 60 percent of their budget in Pennsylvania.
Applications for a variety of summer positions being filled by the Borough of Emmaus are available in Emmaus Borough Hall.
Wednesday opens the application process for the next Pa. Game Commission class of wildlife conservation officer cadets.
Lehigh Valley Sen. Pat Toomey proposes letting the White House make targeted spending cuts to avoid across-the-board reductions if sequester kicks in Friday
Group presents petitions asking Sen. Pat Toomey to "rein in" what it says is wasteful Pentagon spending.
Sen. Bob Casey spoke Monday about the impact that sequestration cuts in federal spending could have on Pennsylvania
Friday's possible government spending cuts triggered by sequestration could affect local residents
In-depth profile by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette offers a look at what it's like to be Pennsylvania's junior U.S. Senator
The Lehigh County monthly sheriff sale will be held Friday in Allentown
The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved legislation to establish a state community college affordability task force.
Pennsylvania’s newest attorney general Kathleen Kane said the administration’s contract to privatize management of the Pennsylvania Lottery is unconstitutional and not statutorily authorized.
Pennsylvania is one of only 2 states to have both of its senators serving on the Finance Committee
Do you know how many passengers a teen driver is permitted to have under Pa. law?
Pa. residents can file their state tax return by mail or online