Pennsylvania Considering Banning Cell Phone Use While Driving

A bill that would ban all cell phone use while driving is currently in the state Senate.

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

Electronic filing options limit lines at local branches.

Primary Voting Registration Deadline Approaches In Bucks County

Citizens have one week left to register to vote.

Senators Hosting Medicinal Cannabis Forum at BCCC

Senators Chuck McIlhinney and Tommy Tomlinson are hosting event tonight to educate public on Medicinal Cannabis Act.

PennDOT Annoucnes Work Zone Awareness Week

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

Islamic State and Stabilizing the Middle East Subject of Upcoming BCCC Program

Two local residents who were recently in Iraq will share their perspective on ISIS during a free forum on March 26.

Volunteers Sought for Great American Cleanup

The Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania runs from March 1 to May 31.

Some Pa. Driver's Licenses to be Replaced Due to Security Flaw

All the licenses in question were issued between November and Wednesday, Feb. 25.

Alcohol Privatization Bill Clears Pa. House

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a liquor privatization bill by a 114-to-87 vote Thursday. Gov. Wolf says he'll veto.

4 Pa. Driving Laws You May Not Know About

In light of Highway Safety Law Awareness Week, Pennsylvania officials want to make sure residents are aware of four key laws.

Pa. Alcohol Privatization Bill Passes Committee, Heads to Floor Vote

The House Liquor Control Committee on Monday passed a bill that would privatize liquor, wine and beer sales in Pennsylvania.

Week-Long 'Code Blue' Declared in Bucks County

Emergency shelters have been activated in Yardley, Doylestown and Quakertown.

Wolf Halts Death Penalty in Pennsylvania

“This decision is based on a flawed system that has been proven to be ... ineffective, unjust and expensive,” Wolf said.

Fitzpatrick at White House as President Signs Veteran Mental Health Care Bill

The bill, the Clay Hunt SAV Act, is co-sponsored by the Bucks County Republican, a member of the Veteran Mental Health Caucus.

Congressman Fitzpatrick to Join President for Thursday Bill Signing

The Bucks County Republican will be at The White House as President Obama signs a bill aimed at preventing suicide among veterans.

Gov. Wolf Supports $3 Increase in Minimum Wage

The governor has publicly stated he supports a bill that would increase Pennsylvania’s minimum wage by nearly $3.

Bucks Congressman Introduces Legislation Aimed to Curb Breast Cancer

Bucks County Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick was one of three legislators who introduced the Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act.

Wolf Says He's in Favor of Medical Marijuana

The new governor says he would sign a bill legalizing medicinal uses of cannabis in the commonwealth.

Beer Blasphemy? No Yuengling at Wolf's Inauguration

There will reportedly be no offerings from the Pennsylvania brewery -- America’s oldest -- at the governor’s inauguration on Tuesday.

Tom Wolf to Be Inaugurated Tuesday

Tom Wolf will be inaugurated at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Tuesday.

Lt. Governor Jim Cawley Named Head of United Way

Cawley, a Bucks County resident and former County Commissioner, will begin his role in early February.

Mike Fitzpatrick Sworn in For Fourth Term

Bucks County's Congressman, Mike Fitzpatrick, was sworn in for his fourth term on Tuesday.

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

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

Wolf Staffs Key Positions

"These senior members of my team ... are seasoned and have deep relationships on both sides of the aisle,” Wolf said.

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.

Should Nazis Get Social Security Benefits? Pa. Senator Says No

Senator Bob Casey is one of three lawmakers to sponsor legislation that would strip Nazi war criminals of their social security benefits.

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.

Fitzpatrick Re-elected to Congress

Fitzpatrick, the incumbent, has defeated Democrat Kevin Strouse, according to unofficial election results.

Tom Wolf Defeats Corbett in Race for Pa. Governor

Tom Wolf, a businessman from York County, has prevailed over incumbent Tom Corbett.

Pennsylvania Governor's Race Results: Voters Take to the Polls

Democrat Tom Wolf is challenging Republican incumbent Tom Corbett in the election for Pennsylvania Governor.

Next Pennsylvania Governor to Be Decided Tuesday

Democrat Tom Wolf is challenging Republican incumbent Tom Corbett in Tuesday's election for Pennsylvania Governor.

Anti-Hazing Bill Proposed After Central Bucks West Allegations

A state representative wants to make hazing illegal at all Pennsylvania schools.

Bucks Lawmaker Calls for Travel Ban to Stop Spread of Ebola

Republican Mike Fitzpatrick wrote a letter to the Obama administration urging the creation of a travel ban from West African countries.

Poll: In Final Weeks, Wolf Leads Corbett By 17 Points

The Democratic challenger leads Corbett 55 to 38 percent in a poll of likely voters, according to a Quinnipiac University poll.

Fitzpatrick, Strouse to Debate at Bucks County Community College

Incumbent Mike Fitzpatrick, a Republican, and Kevin Strouse, a Democrat, are vying to represent Pennsylvania’s 8th congressional district.

Pa. Native Takes Over Secret Service Operations

Havertown's Joseph Clancy has been named interim director of the Secret Service following Julia Pierson's resignation.

Voter Registration Deadline for November Election is Oct. 6

The General Election is Nov. 4.

State Senate OKs Medical Marijuana

The legislation now goes to the House; Gov. Tom Corbett has said he would not sign such a bill.

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.