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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

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

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City council backs state grant for charter school despite educators' misgivings

Opponents of a $3 million state grant for a new charter school in Bethlehem came up short Tuesday night in an effort to have city council back off in helping the school get the money.

Distillery plan unveiled in Phillipsburg

Phillipsburg Council 6-11-2013

Phillipsburg Town Council heard plans Tuesday night for a distillery in Union Square.

Ex-custodian suing Bethlehem YMCA for allegedly defaming her

A custodian at the Bethlehem YMCA who was fired last year over a missing wallet on the same day she was given a raise is claiming in court her former employer defamed her.Ex-custodian suing Bethlehem YMCA for allegedly defaming her

Casey calls on Congress to stop student loan rate increase

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Jim Bourg/Reuters

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey is calling for legislation to prevent an interest rate increase on federally subsidized student loans.

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