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Donna S. Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comNorthampton County officials announced a new agreement with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 13 Local 1265, officials announced Monday, giving some court employees, 911 center supervisors and workers at the Juvenile Justice Center an 11% raise over the next three years. -
Stephanie Sigafoos/LehighValleyNews.comNearly 100,000 passengers flew through Lehigh Valley International Airport last month — the best June on record, airport authority officials said.
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A storm system is forecast to approach the Lehigh Valley on Wednesday and bring with it a variety of wintry hazards, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a winter weather advisory. -
A complex storm system is taking aim at the Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, and the midweek event could bring an extended period of snow to the area. But forecasters caution the "warm nose" of the storm could spoil the event for some.
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Rep. Robert Freeman, Pennsylvania's longest serving House member, has quietly changed Pennsylvania's planning laws.
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The high cost of living is the biggest problem for rural voters, according to a new national survey commissioned by the Save the Children Action Network.
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Disputes over partisanship led local organizations to schedule competing workshops for potential political candidates.
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The commonwealth's unemployment rate has dipped below four percent for the first time since recording of the rate started.
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For the 15th year in a row, the region, including the Lehigh Valley, is being recognized for the most organ donations in the country. Gift of Life Donor Program aided in reaching that goal.
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The city's first major running festival since Runner's World's in 2019 will include a 5K, 10K and half-marathon.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers are looking to remove a provision in state law that bars educators from wearing religious garb while in the classroom. The Senate approved the legislation by a 49-0 vote on Wednesday. The measure now goes to the House.
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A proposed constitutional amendment being considered in Harrisburg would bring more clarity for when a politician charged with a crime must be forced out of office.
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The bill now goes to the Senate. If approved, Gov. Tom Wolf has said he will veto it.
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Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro applauds the move and says he's prepared for pushback from gun rights groups.
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Pregnant women in Pennsylvania who are insured through Medicaid will now have coverage for a full year after giving birth, rather than just 60 days post-partum.
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Former President Trump's endorsement of Dr. Mehmet Oz could have mixed results, some say.
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A Lehigh County probe showed 288 cases of people depositing more than one ballot - a violation of the law.
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Preventive programs can help people stay healthier and are available for no extra Medicare premium.
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The Safe2Say Something program receives thousands of tips about mental health, bullying and harassment.
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The American Trucker Association estimates a shortage of 80,000 drivers nationwide.
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Lt. Gov. Fetterman says the digital update is long overdue.
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Virtual public hearings on the new rules are set to begin this week.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee will take the 1st steps toward confirmation Monday.
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Attention focused on a candidate not in attendance -- Lt. Gov. John Fetterman.
