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Courtesy/South Whitehall TownshipThe funding, through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program, is aimed at protecting national resources and expanding outdoor access. -
Evan Vucci/AP/APIn this week's episode, Political Pulse host Tom Shortell and political scientist Chris Borick talk about current events shaping political opinions in unexpected ways. Borick said it marks a "wild start" to 2026 and could set the stage for the rest of the year.
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State Rep. Jeanne McNeill has sponsored a bill that would address the need for carbon monoxide detectors in child care and family care centers. An incident at an Allentown day care in 2022 sparked the legislation, but previous bills have not made it past the state Senate. -
There were 15 Diamond Clover awardees this year, including two from Lehigh County. The award is the highest in Pennsylvania's 4-H program.
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More eyes are on local and international races, especially with billionaire Elon Musk becoming more politically active. Why should anyone care about smaller elections? This week on Political Pulse, Tom Shortell and Chris Borick dive into those details.
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Multiple sources tell LehighValleyNews.com that Carol Obando-Derstine is expected to launch a campaign for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. The battleground seat is held by freshman U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley.
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U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley, will be one of four House members from battleground districts to take questions from a bipartisan audience and CNN anchors.
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The projects were among 81 community projects across Pennsylvania for which Gov. Josh Shapiro announced grants through the Main Street Matters program.
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This week, a preview of confirmation hearings scheduled for Wednesday to confirm a new head for NASA. The nominee is well known to the Lehigh Valley.
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PennDOT officials say complaints about roadside trash peak in early spring when snow melts, revealing months of litter build-up. State officials estimate there are 500 million pieces of rubbish on Pennsylvania roads — about a third of which are cigarette butts.
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Lehigh Valley Public Media comprises LehighValleyNews.com, PBS39 and 91.3 WLVR. Debates to be held in advance of the May 20 primary election include Allentown mayor, Bethlehem mayor, Northampton County executive and Lehigh County executive.
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The U.S. Center for SafeSport knew a former police officer was the subject of an internal investigation at his former job but hired him anyway, according to details released this week by Sen. Chuck Grassley, who is looking into the matter.
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Founded in 2017, the company develops semiconductors for several applications.
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Part of the Pa. Department of Aging, the team will focus on financial exploitation of seniors.
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The vote will uphold the 2019 measure allowing any voter to use a mail-in ballot.
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Activists are grateful to Gov. Tom Wolf for launching a suit that opposes proposed amendments to the state constitution.
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Classroom space, laboratories and a visitor center will be part of the state-of-the-art facility.
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Cindy Adams Dunn, secretary of the DCNR, dropped a big hint on where they'll be located.
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Under the new rules, fines will stiffen and police will have more authority to confiscate vehicles.
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Some say the app is still useful and could be adapted to other uses.
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A program that provides universal free meals for kids started early in the pandemic.
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As proposed, more than $750 million in new funding would go to schools throughout the state.
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Text and chat capacity will be available after July 16.
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It will carry the name of Christine Lambert, who died on Christmas Day in 2005.
