Toomey Calls for Full Obamacare Repeal

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey continues to oppose the Affordable Care Act also known as 'Obamacare.'

S. Whitehall Seeks State Advice on Fire Station Equipment

South Whitehall officials have instituted better financial oversight after $850,000 was allegedly embezzled from the township utility funds.

New Devices to Sync Traffic Lights for Emergency Vehicles

Traffic lights at six intersections in South Whitehall will be synchronized to red or green to allow fire and emergency vehicles to pass through unimpeded.

PennDOT to Cut Brush on Route 22 This Week

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation crews will cut brush in the eastbound lane of Route 22, between Cedar Crest Boulevard and 15th Street.

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 could help financially distressed municipalities in Pa.

Should It Be Easier to Switch Banks?

Moving money takes time and money.

Should Controversial Police Chief Be Fired?

Should controversial eastern Pennsylvania Police Chief Mark Kessler be fired?

S. Whitehall to Use Outside Bill Collector After $850K Embezzlement Charge

South Whitehall Township is following the recommendation that it use an outside tax and bill collector after two former employees allegedly embezzled $850,000 from township coffers.

Commissioners to Take Steps to Save King George Inn

About 40 people who oppose the King George Inn's destruction told South Whitehall Commissioners they want the developer to rehabilitate the 257-year-old building.

PA 'Going in Wrong Direction,' Pawlowski Says

Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski campaigns close to home in gubernatorial race.

Toomey Continues Push to Defund Obamacare

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is continuing his efforts to block the Affordable Care Act.

Toomey Continues Push to Defund Obamacare

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is continuing his efforts to block the Affordable Care Act.

Ban Anti-Gay 'Conversion Therapy' For Minors in PA?

Three Democratic lawmakers want to ban controversial anti-gay 'conversion therapy' for minors in Pennsylvania

Parkland Community Library Forms PAC for Voter Referendum

Groundbreaking on the planned $13 million Parkland Community Library is contingent upon passage of a Nov. 5 voter referendum.

Match 6 Lotto Jackpot Will Top $6M Thursday

A record-setting $6 million jackpot will be up for grabs in Thursday's Match 6 Lotto drawing.

Gov. Corbett Touts LVH Telemedicine, Medicaid Expansion Plan

Gov. Corbett spotlighted LVH's successful, five-year-old telemedicine program as an example of his Medicaid expansion plan's goal to provide access to quality healthcare to Pennsylvanians while lowering costs.

Will Pa. Lawmakers Get Anything Done This Fall?

Political experts say the Pa. electorate is in an ugly mood and lawmakers in Harrisburg face stark choices.

Layoffs Hit State School System

Clarion University cuts jobs, with more possible at five other state universities.

Teen E-Cigarette Use on the Rise

CDC says 75 percent of e-cig smokers use regular cigarettes as well.

Allentown Mayor Announces Run for Governor

Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski will kick off his campaign in a formal announcement Monday.

Should U.S. Minimum Wage Be Raised?

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

200-Townhouse Development Enabled by Zoning Map Change

South Whitehall Commissioners approve change to maximum allowable density along Blue Barn Road where 200-townhouse project is proposed.

South Whitehall Commits $200K to Mobile Command Unit

If Upper Macungie supervisors agree, the 2 townships could own their own emergency command RV by 2015.

Poll Numbers Low For Obama, Casey, Toomey

Voters aren’t happy with the president or Pennsylvania’s senators.

Public Invited to Discuss Covered Bridge Park Master Site Plan

The Covered Bridge master site plan is a blueprint for future conservation and recreation improvements.

U.S. Rep. Dent: 'Not Prepared to Support Carbon Tax'

Organizing for Action-Lehigh Valley pressed U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent for his position on climate change.

Developer: Raze King George Inn but Salvage Stones for Wall

The King George Inn would still be replaced with a bank but plans to build a hotel have been eliminated.

Lehigh Valley Unemployment Rate Dips

Lehigh Valley sees job growth in local tourism industry.

Six Liquor Stores in Lehigh County Now Have Longer Hours

Six Wine & Spirits stores in Lehigh County are now open longer hours.

Second Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in South Whitehall

It was the second mosquito carrying West Nile Virus in two days in South Whitehall, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

West Nile Virus Found in South Whitehall Mosquito

A third person has contracted West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.

New Library Tax Will Generate More Than $2M Per Year

The planned $13 million Parkland Community Library is contingent upon the passage of a Nov. 5 voter referendum.

Gun Control Activists Rally at Dent's Office

Group urges U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent to co-sponsor the bipartisan King-Thompson Background Checks bill.

South Whitehall Police, Fire, Emergency Workers Get New 2-Way Radios

South Whitehall Township fire, police and rescue workers had been using radios that were about 15 to 20 years old.

Toomey Says Suspend U.S. Aid to Egypt

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey says it's time to cut off foreign aid to Egypt

West Nile Virus Sickens Eastern Pa. Man

Pennsylvania reports its first human cases of West Nile Virus in 2013.

Local Gay Rights Leader Speaking at March on Washington

Adrian Shanker will speak at event commemorating 50th anniversary of "I Have a Dream" speech.

$1.2M in Per Diems for Pa. Lawmakers in 6 Months

Pa. lawmakers make at least $80,000 per year plus per diems for overnight travel and expenses.

How Did QVC Get $5M in Tax Credits from Pa.?

Home-shopping network QVC's $5 million in state tax breaks is glitzy crony capitalism, according to some analysts.