-
John McDonnell/APThe House passed a bill Wednesday night to end the nation's longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lining up at food banks to get a meal for their families. -
Matt Slocum/AP PhotoThe U.S. Mint has ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and in recognition of the growing irrelevance of the 1-cent coin. The last pennies were struck Wednesday at the mint in Philadelphia, where the country’s smallest denomination coins have been produced since 1793.
-
The Senate unanimously passed the legislation on Nov. 16 which Gov. Shapiro, a Democrat, signed a day after it passed. -
The Lehigh Valley Transportation Study adopted its amended $4.9 billion Long-Range Transportation Plan after months of seeking public and municipal feedback.
-
U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh Valley, hosted a webinar on Wednesday to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The federal funding will help repair crumbling infrastructure in the Greater Lehigh Valley.
-
Congress has been logjammed thanks to divisions within the House's Republican caucus. But Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh Valley, believes lawmakers will fund the federal government through early 2024 so they can be home for Thanksgiving.
-
Weeks away from the official start of winter, the National Weather Service has established new winter storm warning criteria, officials confirmed late Monday.
-
The Lehigh Valley saw voter turnout top 30% in Tuesday's municipal election, more than 10 points higher than local races saw a decade ago.
-
Parker’s moderate message resonated with voters.
-
A new plan for transportation spending in the Lehigh Valley includes $930 million less in short-term spending compared to a draft version released earlier this year.
-
Voters are casting ballots in several races at the county and local levels in Tuesday's general election. School board seats and statewide judicial posts also are up for grabs. Check out our rundown and last-minute checklist to get up to speed.
-
Two more companies are pulling potentially lead-tainted pouches of fruit puree from store shelves amid an expanded recall.
-
The chemicals accumulate in the environment and don't easily break down.
-
Gov. Tom Wolf's budget proposal calls for an additional $5 million for the new hires.
-
Critics say the Department of Education doesn't have the resources to take over school audits.
-
The funds must be spent by 2026.
-
Some groups use a patriotic look to promote supremist ideology, says an Anti-Defamation League official.
-
Not everyone is on board with an idea by a group of state senators to slash Pennsylvania's gas tax by a third through the end of the year.
-
Among the demands: moderators be registered Republicans who live in Pennsylvania.
-
Four of the 5 candidates participated in the 1st major debate of the Democratic primary.
-
A female suspect is the focus of the ongoing investigation, police said.
-
Borrowing money for a home or auto loan could also cost more.
-
State environmental officials have found PFAS in one-third of Pa. water systems.
-
The U.S. is experiencing a 'honeymoon' period right now.
