State & Regional News

The 2025 report from the Pennsylvania Local Government Commission was mandated under Act 38 of 2023 and examines whether automated speed enforcement — commonly known as speed cameras — should be expanded beyond Philadelphia and highway work zones.

As America approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we take a look back at the role Allentown played in hiding the Liberty Bell from British troops during the Revolutionary War.

Julian Guridy abruptly dropped out of the special election for Pennsylvania's 22nd District House race, leaving Democrats to scramble for a candidate at the 11th hour.

A vigil for Renee Good filled the Cathedral Church of the Nativity on Friday evening on Bethlehem's Southside. Hundreds participated.

State Sen. Jarrett Coleman, R-Lehigh/Bucks, has scheduled a telephone town hall at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, to hear concerns over the automated school bus enforcement program.

Subclade K, the new flu variant, emerged after U.S. pharmaceutical companies developed their vaccines for the current flu season.

U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley, and 16 other Republicans voted for a Democratic bill to extend tax credits for the Affordable Care Act on Thursday night. Mackenzie called on senators to reject the House version but find a deal to keep the credits and reform the health care system.

A spokesperson for The Giant Company said the supermarket chain is transitioning to store-based fulfillment and discontinuing centralized fulfillment at its Giant Direct centers. The company is closing five centers in Pennsylvania, including one in Coopersburg, by April.

This week's episode welcomes former Lehigh Valley representatives in the U.S. House. Susan Wild and Charlie Dent join host Tom Shortell to discuss campaigning and the stakes in PA's 7th District.

The 110th PA Farm Show opens this weekend in Harrisburg. While this year's theme is “Growing a Nation,” officials are also spotlighting the crucial role of women in agriculture.

The 'Life Unites Us' social media campaign is seeing some success in reducing stigma surrounding the battle with opioid addiction.

The highly contagious omicron variant of COVID-19 is overloading Pa. hospitals.

The proposed changes would not affect the redistricting taking place now.

Opponents say joining RGGI will be an economic hardship on the state's energy sector.

Practice your evacuation plan and assign a spot for all family members to meet.

Some parts of the revised system work well but some say others parts need work.

Customers are finding they can save money by comparing and ordering pharmacy items online.

The state plans to set up overflow sites and send medical staff to overwhelmed areas.

The Republican from Franklin County, Pa., has pushed to overturn the 2020 presidential election

The debate featured 13 candidates who want to be the next governor of Pennsylvania.

Consumer prices should ease in about 6 months, experts say, after the supply bottleneck goes away.

Political scientists say the more false claims are rejected, the lower the chance for more political violence.