State & Regional News

Anna Stofko, 86, was a longtime volunteer in Northampton County Democratic politics. Her daughter said she had an overwhelming influence on her life. “If it wasn’t for her I wouldn't be a state senator,” Boscola said.

In all, more than a dozen Lehigh Valley Public Media broadcasters and journalists were recognized in the annual Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association’s Professional Keystone Media Awards. PBS39 also received honors.

Northampton County Department of Human Services employees represented by SEIU Local 668 called off a strike planned for Friday after eleventh-hour negotiations yielded a potential new contract.

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pennsylvania, is slated to appear at Saturday's Rally the Valley for Women's Choice in Bethlehem. It's part of a five-day campaign tour the three-term incumbent is launching this week in his race against Republican challenger David McCormick.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's General Duty Clause essentially says employees are entitled to a safe and healthy workplace. In some cases, that applies to workers that can endure excessive heat, like during a heat advisory.

U.S. Rep. Susan Wild visited Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest to show support for the $35 price cap on most inhalers. Two companies' caps went into effect June 1, with a third expected to follow.

Over the last three decades, more than 400 farms have been preserved in Lehigh County. The program aims to ward off development and protect open spaces.

Grant applications for the Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency, or MORE, Program are open. Loans are also available through a Lehigh Valley lender.

With temperatures expected to stay in the 90s this week, electric companies are sharing ways for customers to keep their bills low while keeping cool.

PennDOT announced its list of upcoming seasonal driver license, photo and other service centers, as well as road trip tips and travel construction delays.

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.

Joro spiders are known for their 10-foot webs, among other things.

A local LGBTQ advocate says it's no surprise the 4-star admiral is among the 12 women of the year.

Two Pa. legislators would like to see them, but not cocktails in cans, return.

Republican primary candidates are focusing on rising gas and fossil fuel prices.

Better pay for direct support workers and billions in extra education funding are in the plans.

The reforms come amid widespread complaints about mail service slowdowns.

The party is launching its campaign for the wide-open races of governor and U.S. Senate.

The problem will not be solved quickly or easily, some say.