Local Politics

Pa. House approves $28.3 billion GOP budget

A $28.3 billion state budget plan shaped by Republicans who control Pennsylvania's House of Representatives is on its way to the Senate.

NSA whistleblower has ties to Lehigh Valley

Edward Snowden

The Guardian, Glen Greenwald and Laura Poitras

At this moment, Edward Snowden is one of the most controversial figures in the country.

Airport Authority gets flak from county council over possible sale of Braden Airpark

Northampton County Council

If you were looking to paraphrase the message Northampton County Council delivered Thursday night to the authority that manages Braden Airpark, it would go something like this: "Straighten up and fly right!"

Upper Macungie supervisors approve land development requests

The Upper Macungie Township Board of Supervisors approved a half dozen modest land development, parking , lot line waiver requests and redevelopment plans from existing businesses and housing developments during Thursday night’s meeting.

Local politicians, residents weigh in on Verizon controversy

Verizon Wireless

Rich Brooks/CNN

Got a cell phone? The government could have your number.

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Bill seeks to clarify college transcripts of military personnel

Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a bill that would clarify the college transcripts of military personnel.

Publication names Albright College small nonprofit of the year

Albright College

Albright College was named small nonprofit of the year by "Foundation & Endowment Money Management."

Man attacks 2 officers who were checking domestic report, police say

A man attacked two police officers who were investigating a domestic disturbance, officials said.

5 from PSU Berks chosen for Faces of Penn State campaign

Faces of Penn State

Penn State

Five members of the Penn State Berks campus community have been selected to be part of the university's "Faces of Penn State" campaign.

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